Roman Clay was the perfect finish to accomplish what designer Julia Snider envisioned for this feature wall in Arlington, MA!
When she called me, Julia already had this fantastic wood-slat fireplace surround installed. Her goal was to enhance the impact of the surround and elevate the entire wall by using a finish that has some depth and organic variation in color – making the entire wall feel warm, rich and inviting.
When we met, we looked at a few options for material and colors – and landed on the warm neutral of this Roman Clay to complement the wood (without over-powering it!) while also tying in the colors of the furniture in the room.
With the decisions made, I was on to applying the finish. Roman Clay has the consistency of a loose plaster, and is applied with a trowel. After the first coat dries, it is the application of the second coat that makes the motion/variation come to life! The end result was exactly what Julia and the homeowner hoped for!
Enjoy!!
Jason
The full feature wall, with a glimpse of the furniture
Closer up on one side