Discover how interior designers are using ceilings as the fifth wall, from bold colours and patterns to decorative plasterwork, cornices and ceiling roses.

Discover how to bring a tired period interior back to life while preserving its character, from restoring decorative plaster to updating colour and furnishings.

Discover how Art Nouveau transformed interior plaster design, with flowing lines and botanical motifs, and explore its lasting influence on period interiors.

Discover how decorative plasterwork became a symbol of wealth and status, from classical influences and Victorian interiors to period property restoration.

How much does it cost to restore or replace cornice? Discover the main factors affecting plaster cornice repair, replacement and bespoke restoration costs.

Planning a Victorian home renovation? Discover how to preserve original cornice, ceiling roses and plaster while sympathetically updating your period property.

Learn how to choose the right cornice for a period property, including how to match the architectural style, room proportions and original plaster features.

Discover common problems found in historic plaster ceilings, from cracks and water damage to loose plaster, and learn when professional restoration is needed.