The right ornamental design can transform the look of any structure, adding unexpected depth, decoration, and style to run-of-the-mill buildings. Before committing to a plan, it can be helpful to explore a few of your options. Below, the plastering contractors and design professionals at Old World Plastering in Cincinnati, OH, discuss a few of these options in more detail.

3 Ornamental Designs to Adorn Your Building

1. Cornices

You can add a touch of old-world sophistication when you implement cornices into your design scheme. Cornices are a type of molding that runs along the upper border of a wall where the wall and ceiling meet. Decorative cornices are also common above doors and windows.

2. Scagliola 

Scagliola is a design technique that mimics marble. Plaster is combined with special dyes and glue before being applied to the surface in question. Depending on the color and style of scagliola, the surface might look identical to real marble or akin to semiprecious stones. This technique is commonly used to produce elegant, towering columns that will add a sense of height and grandeur to any space.

3. Sgraffito

Sgraffito may sound new, but it's been around since classical times. With this ornamental design, plaster in two different colors is applied in layers to a surface; then, when dry, the top layer is scratched away in parts to reveal aspects of the bottom layer. It leaves a marbleized effect that adds drama and complexity to any structure.

Find the perfect ornamental design for your building by contacting Old World Plastering today. They offer plastering services to individuals and businesses throughout the Hamilton County area. Call (513) 481-1122 to start discussing your next project today, and visit their website to view their gallery of past projects. You can also keep up with them on Facebook and Twitter.