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Imagine having a wonderfully painted or fauxed room -

and a stark white ceiling.  What do you think you'd notice first?

The ceiling has always been considered as the 5th wall.   Here are a few pictures of the transition completed on the ceiling in the home of a family in Williamsburg, Virginia.

As Gail,  the client,  inspects the various sample finishes and makes her decision, photos are taken for before and after shots.

Ceiling has been professionally prepped and basecoated.  In ALL cases, ceilings have to be primed - since all new construction of homes only spray with a painters flat finish.  There is always the strong possibility that drywall dust has been left behind between the layers of paint.   This will create an unstable substrate for any further work - so priming is key.

Next comes the first layering of the design.

Once a layer has dried, then it's time to add the next couple layers.

The final layer is the "highlight" material,( which is difficult to see due to the flash).  As you move around the room, each layer illuminates in various directions.  Beautiful and luminous, as the light from  the chandelier and sconces bounce off the ceiling, adding to the dramatic affect.

The final look

 All in all, Gail and her husband, Rick were delighted with the final design.  "It is better than I imagined!" said Gail.

And I had a fantastic time being in their home, along with their 12 rescued Lhasa & Shihtzu  family!