Selecting Your Finishing Touches
So, you’re on the last stretch before you can finally move in to your dream home or open your new business. But you seem to be stuck at the finishing stage.
Should you just leave it bare, with the construction materials exposed? Or perhaps complete it with the most accessible finishing methods?
While it is comfortable to just put bricks on the exterior and do plastering on the interior, finishing touches is more than mere covering. Forgoing the finishes have an effect in the long run.
Often done for their decorative function, finishes are necessary to protect your space from external and internal elements such as corrosion, abrasion, moisture, humidity, and other effects. When choosing the finishes, one must consider appearance, maintenance, durability, cost, safety, among others.
Through the years, we at Chandra Interiors remains true to our commitment to provide the best finishing services while keeping up with the evolving trends in interior design.
Just like there are many architectural designs and interior styles, there are several finishes that we employ. But finishes need not be complicated.
Applying finishing touches means adding personal touches to your space. With the right materials and right design partner, you can apply these recommended finishing touches to your home or office:
PLASTERING
Perhaps the most common finishes, plastering is usually employed to protect surfaces from elements, while at the same time cover construction loopholes and porous materials. While it can be the final touch you need, especially if you are on a tight budget, plastering is the base for other finishes such as bricks and paints.
SKIRTING
Basically putting a board between the interior wall and the floor, interior designers choose skirting to cover improper edges, hide electrical wirings, and brings texture to the space. It also helps to avoid creating scratches from furniture on the walls and other surfaces.
When align on the wall properly, they enhance the overall look of the place. One can opt for different kinds of skirting. Wooden skirting gives a sophisticated look, while metal skirting imparts modern touch. Experiment with double layered skirting by mixing two tones, or do a continued skirting for a seamless look.
STONES, BRICKS AND TILES
Whether you want a glazed or a glossy, matte or textured, you can enhance the look of your place with tiles and/or bricks.
After laying the plaster to level the area, you can play around with tiles and/or bricks to create a design that suits your lifestyle. Tiles come in different designs, sizes, materials and finish.
For a rustic feel, opt for unfilled stones. Their unique, raw state gives an au naturel, quite organic look. For contemporary look, you can choose honed tiles with its smooth, matte finish. Add some elegance with polished tiles.
Chandra Interiors expert designers are always available to help you in your needs. Call us at +91-80-4095 3487
