The Timeless Appeal of Interior Paint Beige Limewash in a Powder Room
A Rich, Cozy Limewashed Powder Room in Edgecomb Gray What is limewashing? It's a question we get all the time, and the answer lies in a technique that is both ancient and perfectly modern. Unlike conventional paint that forms a film on a surface, limewash is a mineral-based coating made from slaked lime, water, and [...]
The Art of Limewash: Bringing Old-World Charm to Your Interiors
What is Limewashing? What is limewashing? It's a question we get all the time, and the answer lies in a technique that is both ancient and perfectly modern. Unlike conventional paint that forms a film on a surface, limewash is a mineral-based coating made from slaked lime, water, and natural pigments. When applied, it's absorbed [...]
Elevating the Fifth Wall: A Guide to Decorative Ceilings
Decorative Ceiling Finishes to Consider for your Toronto Home Often overlooked, the ceiling is a blank canvas with the power to completely transform a room. While a simple coat of paint can refresh a space, a truly decorative ceiling elevates it into a work of art. From opulent gilding to the organic texture of plaster, [...]
Microcement Kitchen: From Dated to Dreamy
Microcement Kitchen: A Mediterranean Spa Oasis in a Condo Renovation Kitchen renovations in condos often come with unique challenges: tight spaces, strict building regulations, and the desire for a luxurious upgrade without a full-scale demolition. We recently had the pleasure of tackling just such a project in a bustling Yorkville, Toronto condo, where our clients [...]
Yorkville Chic: How Microcement Floor Transformed a Luxury Fashion Boutique (Bay & Bloor)
Microcement Floors: A Top Material for Luxury Interior Design In the heart of Toronto's prestigious Yorkville neighborhood, where luxury meets cutting-edge design, a stunning transformation recently took place at the new Luca Faloni fashion store. Eschewing traditional flooring, the boutique opted for a bespoke microcement installation, bringing a sophisticated and on-trend aesthetic to its commercial [...]
The Fluted Fireplace Trend of 2025: Merging Organic Form with Plaster
The Fluted Fireplace Trend of 2025 In 2025, interior design is embracing texture, form, and natural elements, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rising popularity of the fluted plaster walls and fluted fireplace. Moving beyond flat, stark surfaces, homeowners and designers are captivated by the rhythmic, vertical lines of fluted designs, especially [...]
Historic Plaster Restoration: Preserving a Legacy at the University of Toronto
Plaster Restoration: Return your historic, decorative plaster to its original beauty At the core of any historic building lies its original craftsmanship, and for Simcoe Hall at the University of Toronto, a landmark built in 1924, this craftsmanship is a testament to its legacy. After nearly a century of wear, construction, and maintenance, the building's [...]
Textured Wall Paint: A Designer-Recommended Upgrade for Your Home
Beyond the Flat Wall: The Rise of Tactile Finishes in Modern Interiors Textured wall paint is a special kind of paint that creates a three-dimensional, tactile finish on your walls, moving beyond a simple flat colour to add depth and character. For over 12 years, we've had the privilege of transforming homes and commercial spaces [...]
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 Plaster: 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 [...]