Asparagus Interiors

Thinking about adding texture to your walls or ceiling?  How about adding a relief on a column, pattern up a staircase or emphasize a focal wall.  Looking to add a little shimmer with seashells or texture with cork or silk?

This week I’ve been introduced to new methods of adding natural materials to the walls and ceilings creating texture, pattern, color and drama.

I spoke with Karen Navaro, of Twig & a Feather , this week.  She is a faux finisher who works with eco-friendly finishes from American Clay , Modern Masters and concrete.  Karen is one of 20 people world wide that have been selected and trained to install the following products from Modern Masters:

- KORUKU: A cork-like substance made from the Japanese Cypress tree bark
- KAI: A shimmering seashell based mold and mildew resistant finish
- KYOTO: A gorgeous nubby silk fabric like feel can be achieved with a plaster like finish from small bits of recycled plastic

In addition to the plaster and mixed mediums above, Karen also uses concrete to create wall accents (wall bling! and stained concrete surfaces.

I’ve wanted to use American Clay for some time in my home to create a focal wall and add emphasis to the fireplace.  I’m now thinking of a much more dramatic approach.  An intimate use of the shimmering sea shell product may be just the ticket to spice up my bedroom.  After all, why can’t my sleeping quarters become a sanctuary?