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Make the most of your ceiling with these decorating ideas
The next time you’re sprucing up a room, take a moment to consider the ceiling.
The Charm of Traditional Ceiling Centres
Ceiling centres have been a prominent design element in traditional homes for centuries. These decorative features, also known as ceiling roses or medallions, add a touch of elegance and charm to any room.
The History of Decorative Mouldings
Throughout the course of history, people have utilised decorative mouldings as a means of enhancing the aesthetic appeal of...
Cornice or coving
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What is a Cornice?
A cornice refers to an architectural element that extends beyond the surface it rests on. Serving as the uppermost...
The 2024 Colour Trends
The 2024 colour trends that designers predict will dominate our homes Prepare yourself for a visual feast as we delve into...
Interior Design Trends 2024
So lets dive into the interior design trend of 2024... Interior design trends of 2024 look like they are going to take a...
Interior Design: A Tour Through The Ages
Interior design is more than just the arrangement of furniture and choice of colour; it's a reflection of society and the...
Edwardian “Arts & Crafts” Property Renovation
Edwardian homes were often decorated with a style known as "Arts and Crafts". This style was inspired by the work of...
A Century of Home Decor: The Evolution of Plaster Mouldings and Interior Styles
Over the past century, the world of home decor has witnessed an incredible transformation, reflecting the changing tastes,...
Parthenon Marble Replica: Own your very own piece of highly controversial Greek History
The Parthenon Marbles, or Elgin Marbles as they’re also known, are a collection of Classical Greek stone sculptures created...
7 Mistakes to avoid when renovating older properties
Renovating an older property can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be a costly and time-consuming process. There...
Original plaster mouldings what you need to know
Plaster and cement mouldings have played a significant role in the architectural design of heritage buildings in the UK....
Braunton, Devon: Revisited Archway, Cornice and Ceiling Centre Project
It’s not very often that we get to go back and see our plaster mouldings in rooms after they have been painted, decorated...
Spring Home Ideas: How to get a fresh new look on a budget
When the weather starts to get warmer and the drab winter months are fading, it’s the perfect time to freshen up our homes....
The Rich History of Plaster Mouldings in the UK
Plaster mouldings have a rich history in the UK, dating back to the 16th century when Italian craftsmen first introduced...
Overcoming Issues with Plaster Mouldings when Renovating Older Properties
The stunning original features found in older properties and period homes is undoubtedly one of the most appealing parts of...
Original Plaster Mouldings: Restoring the Magic
One of the most appealing aspects of owning a period property is the stunning features and mouldings. Pre-war properties...
Canonteign House: Restoring a 17th Century Treasure
We are proud to have been part of the ongoing restoration projects within this beautiful 17th century property, Canonteign...
Advice: Renovating a Period Home with Original Features
After WW1, the ornate and elaborate mouldings or the previous era’s began to disappear within properties, and any coving,...
Add a classic twist to a modern house with these budget-friendly ideas
Whether you have recently moved into a new house or are redecorating your current one, there are many ways to bring a...
The use of Plaster Cornice in Interior Design
Plaster cornice has been used to decorate buildings for centuries and can restore a properties original features or bring a...
Damaged Cornice Restoration: Torquay
The ceiling in this gorgeous period property in Torquay had severely rotten timbers above the bay window which meant the...
The Redcliffe Hotel: Paignton
One of our recent projects was the restoration of this bay window area at the stunning Redcliffe Hotel on the headland between Paignton & Preston beaches.
The return of Traditional Plaster Crafts: Why Traditional Plasterwork is enjoying a revival
With some of the most beautiful and oldest examples of plasterwork surviving on the walls of Egyptian temples for...
Cornice or Coving – What is the difference?
As well as being made using high-quality and traditional plaster and materials by master craftsmen, cornice, is in fact, much larger and more ornate than typical coving
5 ways to update your home decor now
Looking to add a quick-fix freshness to your home decor? Here’s 5 ideas to get you started…
On Trend: Design ideas for every home
Looking for a fresh Spring look for your home? Here are our top April trending style ideas for your home decor…
Plaster Mouldings: A Renovator’s Guide
Renovator’s guide to the many types of mouldings that may have been found within your property, and how to restore any original features that have been damages or partly removed.
Spring Renovations: Plaster mouldings in Heritage properties
Spring is the perfect time to make improvements to your home, or maybe start or finish a renovation project and plaster...
Inspiration: Turn a blank wall into a stunning feature
A large blank wall can be an intimidating project, but with a little imagination, you can create something totally unique...
New Ceiling Centre Added
New product: Large Plain Ceiling centre with Rings CC33 Extra large simple and classic ceiling centre now available online....
Victorian Renovation
For this project we are working on the restoration to an1890 Victorian Villa in Torquay, we built bespoke cornice to match the original at this property.
Agatha Christies House (Greenway House)
Work completed on Greenway House (Agatha Christies House) on behalf of the National Trust. Abby Mouldings were...
Canonteign House is a 17th century privately owned property steeped in the most fascinating history spanning nine hundred...
Marley House, South Brent
Marley House was converted into a number of individual and unique private properties in the late 1990s. This huge ceiling...
New Design Ceiling Centre
This stunning ceiling centre is a brand new design, created for a property in dartmouth. It has 24 individual leaves and a...
Project Revisited: Exeter Golf Club
Abby Mouldings have been involved in projects across Devon that restored and renovated some historically important and...
Lower Down, Witheridge, Devon
Installation of cornicing and ceiling centres in Devon. Lower Down is a beautifully appointed brand new gentleman's...
Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
Since 1863, Dartmouth and the River Dart have been the home of initial Naval Officer training in the UK. Today, the...