Organic Minimalist Design: A Custom Kitchen Hood with Venetian Plaster Finish in Mississauga
A Nod to Nature: Why the Organic Minimalist Look is Taking Over in 2025 The world of interior design is in a constant state of evolution, and 2025 is all about embracing the organic minimalist look. This trend moves away from stark, cold spaces and instead celebrates a deep connection to nature through subtle, earthy [...]
Roman Clay Wall Finish: Characteristics, Uses, and Top Brands We Trust
Roman Clay Wall and Ceiling Finish for your Interiors Roman Clay is one of the most elegant and versatile interior wall finishes available today. Known for its soft movement, earthy depth, and luxurious matte look, it has become a favorite among interior designers and homeowners seeking a modern yet organic feel. At Chromatist, we work [...]
Tadelakt vs Microcement: Which is Best for Your Bathroom or Walls?
Organic Wall and Ceiling Finishes for Bathrooms When it comes to selecting a premium wall finish for bathrooms, showers, or interiors with a luxurious touch, Tadelakt and Microcement are two of the most sought-after plaster systems. While both offer seamless, waterproof finishes and modern aesthetics, they differ significantly in their style, application, and feel. Here's [...]
Modern Rustic Interior Design: Plaster and Wood Elements for a Natural Yet Luxurious Space
Modern Rustic Interior Design Plaster and Wood Elements for Timeless Warmth in Toronto and Florida Discover the timeless charm of blending plaster and wood to create modern rustic interiors that bring warmth, texture, and natural elegance to your home. Whether you’re in Toronto’s urban landscape or Florida’s coastal vibe, this guide explores how Chromatist [...]
Moody Powder Rooms: A Bold Design Statement in Small Spaces
Moody Powder Bathrooms One of our favorite places to take design risks! When it comes to interior design, the powder room is often overlooked. But for those in the know, it presents one of the best opportunities in the home to go bold. At Chromatist, we specialize in transforming small spaces into impactful moments, [...]
A Tuscan-Inspired Fireplace Makeover in Toronto
Breathing New Life into Fireplace Surfaces From Decorative Plaster to a Tuscan Fireplace Makeover in Toronto At Chromatist, we're not just painters—we’re surface storytellers. Whether it’s the soft, cloudy elegance of limewash, the polished sophistication of Venetian plaster, or the seamless, industrial cool of microcement, we specialize in finishes that elevate walls, ceilings, fireplaces, [...]
Venetian Plaster on Fireplace: A Fireplace Surfacing in Etobicoke
Venetian Plaster Fireplace: Surfacing Your Fireplace Wall with Plaster Finishes When it comes to surfacing a fireplace, the finish you choose defines the ambiance of your entire living space. From soft, matte limewash textures to sleek, sculptural microcement or elegant Venetian plaster finishes—each surface treatment brings its own personality and tactile presence. As decorative plaster [...]
Elevating Your Toronto Space: How Decorative Plaster Ceiling Design Can Transform a Room
Modern Decorative Ceiling Plasters That Transform Spaces We call it the ‘fifth wall’. Whether it’s a barrel ceiling 30 feet high rendered off of a scaffold, a formal dining room in search of warmth and style, or a tray or dome ceiling that glimmers beneath a chandelier—we have you covered. Absolutely nothing completes a room [...]
Fireplace Resurfacing with Venetian Plaster: A Sculptural Transformation in Toronto
Venetian Plaster Fireplace: Resurface Your Fireplace Wall with Plaster Finishes If you're looking to breathe new life into your existing fireplace, fireplace resurfacing with Venetian plaster is one of the most elegant and transformative solutions available. Venetian plaster is more than a wall treatment—it's a centuries-old decorative finish that transforms ordinary surfaces into timeless pieces [...]
The Art of Limewash Paint Texture: A Soft Touch with Timeless Appeal
Limewash Paint Texture: Creating Depth, Atmosphere, and Movement Limewash paint texture has become a defining feature of timeless, tactile interiors. With its soft, cloud-like finish and organic depth, limewash brings a sense of movement, age, and artistry to modern walls. Unlike flat paint or typical decorative finishes, limewash texture offers subtle variation in tone, [...]
Crafting a Modern Venetian Plaster Finish for Tridel’s Staircase Railing
Venetian Plaster Modern Finish for Royal Bayview's Staircase in Thornhill Nestled in the heart of Thornhill and overlooking the prestigious Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto, Royal Bayview is a stunning condominium community currently under construction. Designed by Tridel, this development promises elegance, serenity, and timeless architecture—and we had the honour of contributing to that vision [...]
Creating a Serene Limewash Bathroom in a Soft Green Limewash Paint
Creating a Serene Limewash Bathroom with Natural Stone Inspiration In the quiet charm of Lambton Mills, just west of Toronto’s core, a newly built home finds its sense of calm through the subtle beauty of a limewash-painted bathroom. Using Benjamin Moore’s Natural Elements 1515, a soft off-white with earthy green undertones, this design choice brings [...]
A Pearl Pattern: Venetian Plaster Fireplace Feature Wall in Etobicoke
Venetian Plaster Patterns: Crafting a Timeless Fireplace Wall for Etobicoke Residences When our client in Etobicoke reached out to us to finish the fireplace TV wall in her newly built home, she was looking for more than just a surface treatment—she envisioned an artistic focal point that radiated calm, elegance, and intention. The goal was [...]
How to Use Venetian Plaster and other Plaster Paint for an Age-Old Look
Plaster Painting: Creating Timeless Walls with Venetian Plaster, Limewash and Tadelakt in Modern Interiors Texture-rich, age-old wall aesthetics are making a striking comeback—and plaster painting is leading the way. In the age of clean minimalism and flat paint, something timeless is returning to interiors: the layered, mineral-rich charm of plaster painting. Whether you're restoring [...]
Polished Concrete vs. Microcement for Floors: Which Is Better for Your Toronto Space?
Microcement Floor vs Polished Concrete Floor When it comes to achieving a sleek, modern surface in today’s high-end interiors, two finishes stand out: polished concrete and microcement. Both deliver that coveted industrial-luxe aesthetic—but they serve different purposes, perform differently, and suit different types of projects. If you're renovating a home, condo, commercial space, or showroom [...]
How Decorative Finishes Are Taking Over Commercial Interiors in 2025
Microcement, Venetian Plaster & Limewash; Commercial Decorative Finishes in Toronto and Etobicoke In 2025, commercial interior design in Toronto—especially in downtown and Etobicoke—has entered a new era, where decorative wall and floor finishes are no longer just for luxury homes. Now, materials like microcement, Venetian plaster, and limewash are defining the visual identity of high-end [...]
Tadelakt in the Bathroom: A Waterproof Finish for Your Bathroom Renovations in 2025
Tadelakt Bathroom in Charles Residences, Yorkville Village: A Seamless, Sculptural Sanctuary Tadelakt is redefining luxury bathroom design in Toronto in 2025, and our recent project at Charles Residences in Yorkville Village is a perfect example of its timeless elegance. This refined bathroom transformation features hand-applied Tadelakt plaster on the walls, ceiling, and custom niches—bringing soft [...]
Microcement Countertop Installation in a Toronto Coffee Roaster: Durable, Stylish & Seamlessly Modern
Microcement countertop Installation for Aesthetics and Functionality When the owners of a trendy coffee roaster in Toronto’s west end needed a durable and design-forward countertop solution, they chose microcement — and for good reason. As a material that combines form and function, microcement countertop offers a seamless, modern look with the durability required for commercial [...]
How to Hire the Best Painters in Toronto: What to Expect & What to Look For
Toronto Painting Company: What to Expect from a Quality Painting Company Hiring a painting company in Toronto isn’t just about finding someone who can roll paint on the wall. It’s about partnering with a team you can trust — not only to deliver crisp lines and smooth finishes, but also to care for your home [...]
Microcement in the Bathroom: A Trendy Material for Bathroom Renovations in 2025
Microcement in the Bathroom: A Seamless Transformation in Lawrence Park, Toronto Microcement is redefining bathroom renovations in 2025, and our recent project in Toronto’s prestigious Lawrence Park neighborhood showcases exactly why. In this modern update, we refinished the walls, ceiling, and custom niches of the bathroom using coloured microcement in Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore [...]
When and Why to Hire a Plaster Paint Company in 2025
Toronto Plaster Paint Company: Venetian Plaster, Limewash, Microcement & more. As decorative wall finishes gain traction in 2025, more homeowners and designers are searching for the right plaster paint company to bring their vision to life. These finishes — from high-shine Venetian plaster to soft limewash and modern microcement — are now central to the [...]
How Decorative Plaster Is Replacing Millwork in 2025 Commercial Design
Decorative Plaster Is Replacing Millwork in 2025 Commercial Design In 2025 commercial design decorative plaster finishes—such as Venetian plaster, limewash, and microcement—are redefining the visual language interiors. These high-performance, highly customizable wall treatments are steadily replacing traditional millwork, trim, and paneling, not just for aesthetic reasons, but for their ability to create seamless, sculptural, and [...]
Planning Your Renovation? Here’s When to Apply Venetian Plaster
When to Hire a Venetian Plaster Contractor in Toronto If you're planning a home renovation or have recently purchased a new house in Toronto, Venetian plaster can elevate your interior walls with a timeless, luxurious finish. But one of the most common questions homeowners ask is: When is the right time to hire a [...]
Porcelain Slabs vs Microcement in Toronto Bathrooms: What to Choose in 2025
Porcelain Slab vs. Microcement for Bathrooms in Toronto In Toronto’s most design-forward neighborhoods like Yorkville, Summerhill, and Casa Loma, bathrooms are no longer just utilitarian—they’re curated spaces that reflect a home’s aesthetic values. When it comes to high-end, seamless bathroom finishes, porcelain slabs and microcement have emerged as two of the most sought-after options. Each [...]
Colour Drenching in 2025: Bold Walls, Bold Mood
Colour Drenching: Striking Paint Trend 2025 In 2025, colour drenching has officially cemented itself as one of the most captivating and sophisticated interior design movements—celebrated for its ability to completely envelop a room in mood and tone. Far beyond a fleeting trend, it’s become a defining design language in Toronto’s most design-forward neighbourhoods. Whether [...]