London’s Finest Ceilings

If you need plasterwork in London, you can be sure not just of getting a professional job that can restore your plaster walls, cornices and ceilings to their best state; we also approach the task with the inspiration that comes from some of the capital’s finest architectural traditions.

There are many ways in which the architecture of London can inspire, which is not surprising given its diversity. Whether it is the awesome height of towers like the Shard, the history of Hampton Court Palace or the splendour of the stucco-plaster covered Regency era buildings in the inner western areas, there is much to impress and draw ideas from.

The same applies inside. There are many fine ceilings and some truly great ones.

Among the best of these are historic ecclesiastical buildings such as St Paul’s Cathedral and the ‘hidden gem’ of St Mary Aldermary nearby, civic structures like the Palace of Westminster, the Supreme Court and Woolwich Town Hall, hotels like the St Pancras Renaissance and many more.

Others include the Royal Naval College, Leadenhall Market, Osterley House, Tate Britain and Kenwood House Library, and this list could easily expand to feature many more.

Of course, there will always be differing opinions on what the best are and designs vary, from the oak beams of many older buildings to the ornate decorated plaster fresco paintings in others. 

Nonetheless, what these great ceilings do is provide great focal points in the interiors of these buildings, showing just how important each and every level of a building can be in creating a beautiful impression.

It is this attention to design that inspires us, and while your own home may not have the space, high ceilings or accompanying ornaments or artworks that these grand London buildings have, the use of skilled craftsmanship can still help maintain and restore a stylish and beautiful look.