Business Details
27 Years
experience
Atlanta's Premier Faux Painting Experts Since 1999
This Faux House Design has been transforming spaces through custom decorative finishes since 1999. Founded by artist Wendy Digel, our studio combines fine art expertise with modern techniques to deliver unique faux solutions for both residential and commercial clients. We specialize in creating surfaces that blend historical craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics through venetian plasters, metallic effects, and custom pattern applications. Our process begins with personalized consultations to understand each client's vision, followed by meticulous execution that respects timelines and budgets. With decades of combined experience in decorative arts, we bring technical precision to every project while maintaining a warm, approachable presence in clients' homes and businesses.Our materials include authentic lime plasters with centuries-old heritage as well as innovative metallic compounds for modern spaces. We serve Metro Atlanta with on-site consultations and studio appointments, providing tailored solutions that enhance architectural features through color, texture, and light manipulation. Our commitment to quality shows in every project, from kitchen cabinet refinishing to large-scale commercial installations. We maintain transparency throughout our process, explaining material choices and application methods while delivering results that exceed expectations. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of both traditional techniques and contemporary design trends, ensuring solutions that are both timeless and current.
Services
Decorative Faux Painting
Venetian Plaster Application
Cabinet Refinishing
Furniture Restoration
Custom Pattern Design
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Owner Wendy Digel holds a Bachelor of Fine Art degree and 20+ years in decorative finishes
- Specialize in both historic Venetian plasters and contemporary metallic applications
- We maintain strict transparency about material origins and application processes
- Offer studio samples before on-site application for complete client confidence
- Provide precise dimensional calculations to minimize material waste
Services
Decorative Faux Painting
Create custom wall and ceiling surfaces that mimic natural materials through specialized painting techniques. Our artists combine historical methods with modern innovations to transform spaces using color gradients, textures, and dimensional effects. Ideal for both residential and commercial environments seeking unique architectural character.
Venetian Plaster Application
Apply authentic Italian lime plasters that create durable, polished surfaces with depth and luminosity. These breathable, eco-friendly finishes offer centuries-old craftsmanship through multiple thin layers of calcium-based materials. Perfect for achieving classic European aesthetics with modern performance characteristics in both renovations and new constructions.
Cabinet Refinishing
Transform kitchen and bathroom cabinetry through multi-step refinishing processes that ensure lasting durability. We employ specialized primers and application techniques to create surfaces that resist wear while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Services include custom wood graining and faux material effects to match any decor style.
Furniture Restoration
Rejuvenate furniture pieces with decorative paint treatments that enhance their character while preserving functionality. Our studio handles both structural repairs and aesthetic updates using techniques like crackle finishing, antiquing, and metallic layering. This service maintains sentimental value while modernizing appearances.
Custom Pattern Design
Create bespoke patterned surfaces tailored to specific spatial dimensions and design themes. Our artists scale traditional motifs and contemporary graphics to fit unique room proportions without repeating seams or awkward cutoffs. This service applies to walls, ceilings, and architectural elements for both decorative accents and full room transformations.
People
Wendy Digel
Owner & Artist
Atlanta-based decorative artist with Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Ringling College. Specializes in faux finishes since 1999, combining traditional techniques with modern materials. Resides in Decatur and maintains studio in Doraville. Known for personalized client approach and technical expertise.
Questions
What types of faux finishes do you offer?
We offer Venetian plasters, metallic effects, faux wood/marble, custom patterns, and furniture refinishing using traditional techniques and modern materials.
Can you match specific design styles?
Yes, our artists adapt finishes to suit traditional, modern, transitional, or eclectic aesthetics through color customizations and application techniques.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
We serve both sectors, handling projects ranging from single rooms to large-scale commercial installations across the Metro Atlanta area.
How long do faux finishes last?
Properly applied finishes typically last 10-15 years with minimal maintenance. Venetian plasters can endure multiple decades in protected environments.
What's your consultation process?
We offer free on-site consultations and studio appointments to discuss project goals, show material samples, and provide tailored recommendations before any work begins.
