Venetian Plaster
Ancient Origins: Dating back nearly 10,000 years, lime plastering uses slaked lime derived from natural limestone. The Romans later added marble dust to make the plaster stronger, smoother and ideal for intricate decorative moulding.
The Renaissance Revival: The craft reached its iconic peak during the Italian Renaissance in Venice. Building on stilts over water made transporting and installing heavy solid marble slabs impractical. To achieve the luxurious look of marble without the weight, Venetian artisans combined lime plaster with fine marble dust (an early form of Marmorino) that could be applied directly onto masonry.
Modern Luxury: Today, Venetian Plaster remains a prized technique in luxury homes, hotels and contemporary design - celebrated for its timeless aesthetic, durability and artisanal finish.
Below, you can explore examples of our exquisite Venetian Plaster wall finishes showcased across a variety of rich tones and subtle hues, alongside our comprehensive colour chart displaying every available shade. Whether you are seeking a striking feature wall or a refined, classic backdrop, our bespoke lime plaster applications bring timeless beauty and flawless artistry to any space.
We also design and handcraft bespoke Venetian plaster planters, pedestals and side tables. Perfectly suited for interior design, these handcrafted pieces seamlessly complement your walls and feature finishes, creating a cohesive, sophisticated look throughout any space.
Explore our gallery below to see our polished finishes across a variety of rich colours, along with a complete colour chart displaying every shade available.
