When the historic homes we live in and admire in Brooklyn today were spanking new, they were often enhanced with decorative painting. Special paint effects have a long history in the U.S., going back ...

The infinite possibilities of decorative painting brought life to villas in Pompeii, Florentine palaces and Charleston in East Sussex. Today, a revival of interest in the artform is once again ...

Designers and brands are relying on decorative painted furniture to add a pop of personality to a space. Just as hand-painted family crests, monograms, and even tattoos are all tools for expression, ...

Walking into Cheryl Vizzo’s home feels like a museum of cherished memories — from the flowery lamp on her living-­room side table to the spring-themed knobs on her kitchen cabinets. Every decorative ...