Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf South’s decorative arts firm. We have been honoring tradition and progress and delivering our clients’ vision for over 25 years!
We’re a New Orleans-based firm with unparalleled experience in commercial, residential, and historical projects, both small and large-scale around the Gulf Coast region. We use only artisan-level products with an emphasis on eco-friendly options. Our highly trained and skilled team of applicators is the best in the business!
Home of Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans. The Gulf South’s leading decorative and functional plaster and microcement artisan firm. Application and Distribution.
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“Sylvia T. Designs has been honoring tradition and progress for over 25 years in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast areas. We’re dedicated to respecting and perpetuating the craftsmanship and artistry that built the city. We celebrate NOLA’s history and culture through our work on every single project, every single day!”
~ Sylvia Thompson-Dias, Owner & Artist, Sylvia T. Designs
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Phone: (504) 435-8081 | Email: Contact “at” SylviaTDesigns.com
Stunning Plaster Work in New Orleans Four Seasons Residence
At Sylvia T Designs, we do all sizes and types of jobs – large and small, commercial and residential, and historic and new construction. We truly run the gamut! Our full-time, highly trained, and insured team are the best in the business whether we’re doing a...
Microcement is Here!
We have been teasing this for a little while now. But we here at Sylvia T Designs and Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans are proud to announce our exclusive partnership with Topcret™, the world’s leading producer of microcement! We are their exclusive applicator in the...
Sylvia Thompson-Dias of Sylvia T Designs Receives 2022 Design Master Award
Sylvia Thompson-Dias, Master Artisan and Owner of Sylvia T Designs, was recently acknowledged as a “Design Master” in the “Decorative Finishes” for 2022 by New Orleans Homes Magazine! This prestigious award is given to a single individual each year across a few design...
Make an Impression with a Feature Wall!
Pictured above – Custom Stencils in the foyer of Belle Époque, a sultry absinthe lounge in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Guests are greeted by two stencil designs on the walls as they exit Bourbon Street (a world away.) The designs we created were inspired by...
Tadelakt – Moroccan Lime Plaster
All-over tadelakt in a master bathroom arch and skylight in a Baton Rouge residential project. Here, we are applying a dry application of this traditional, versatile, and beautiful Moroccan plaster technique.Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans and Gulf Coast area’s...
Here`s the last element we delivered in this new construction residence on the West Bank of New Orleans (please see our recent posts for more.) This is the dining room, and the owner and designer wanted a bold look in the space that would still fit easily with the paint colors, light, and decor in the room. We mixed up a custom colored, lime based Grassello Venetian plaster for the task. The decorative plaster finish is highly reflective, shows abundant movement, and adds depth, dimension, and striking contrast to the space.
Sylvia T Designs is your Gulf South plaster expert! Two key points from this project – it takes great skill, timing, and effort to achieve this look, especially on a ceiling with trays such as these. Considerable hand burnishing is required to achieve this level of sheen! Second, our ability to create and/or match custom colors is unmatched in the region! Come up with your vision and we can select the right materials, techniques, and applications to make it a reality! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish
Here`s the last element we delivered in this new construction residence on the West Bank of New Orleans (please see our recent posts for more.) This is the dining room, and the owner and designer wanted a bold look in the space that would still fit easily with the paint colors, light, and decor in the room. We mixed up a custom colored, lime based Grassello Venetian plaster for the task. The decorative plaster finish is highly reflective, shows abundant movement, and adds depth, dimension, and striking contrast to the space.
Sylvia T Designs is your Gulf South plaster expert! Two key points from this project – it takes great skill, timing, and effort to achieve this look, especially on a ceiling with trays such as these. Considerable hand burnishing is required to achieve this level of sheen! Second, our ability to create and/or match custom colors is unmatched in the region! Come up with your vision and we can select the right materials, techniques, and applications to make it a reality! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish
More from our new construction residential project on the West Bank of New Orleans where we delivered numerous elements (see our earlier post on the great room’s stunning feature wall.) We created this beautiful look in the powder room. First, we did a soft metallic plaster finish on the walls and ceiling, setting the stage. We gold-leafed the ceiling medallion that serves as a nice focal point in room. Then we designed and handpainted the custom leaf stencil that crosses the ceiling and “falls” down the walls. Collectively, it results in beautiful undulations of light and color! The look certainly plays perfectly with the medallion, lighting, and mirror!
As the premier full-service decorative arts firm serving the Gulf South and points beyond, we are uniquely suited to deliver spaces like this. Taking the approach where we combine various disciplines, materials, and techniques, we can deliver something that is not only beautiful but also durable. It is a great alternative to wallpaper which can fail in humid environments. By using plaster, paint, and meticulous artistry, we are able to realize your vision in ways that no one else in this part of the world is able to do! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish #gilding #stencil
More from our new construction residential project on the West Bank of New Orleans where we delivered numerous elements (see our earlier post on the great room’s stunning feature wall.) We created this beautiful look in the powder room. First, we did a soft metallic plaster finish on the walls and ceiling, setting the stage. We gold-leafed the ceiling medallion that serves as a nice focal point in room. Then we designed and handpainted the custom leaf stencil that crosses the ceiling and “falls” down the walls. Collectively, it results in beautiful undulations of light and color! The look certainly plays perfectly with the medallion, lighting, and mirror!
As the premier full-service decorative arts firm serving the Gulf South and points beyond, we are uniquely suited to deliver spaces like this. Taking the approach where we combine various disciplines, materials, and techniques, we can deliver something that is not only beautiful but also durable. It is a great alternative to wallpaper which can fail in humid environments. By using plaster, paint, and meticulous artistry, we are able to realize your vision in ways that no one else in this part of the world is able to do! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish #gilding #stencil
Happy International Women’s Day! Sylvia T Designs is proud to be an artisan firm dedicated to building careers for women in the decorative arts! We do so with our artisan program where team members begin as an “Artisan Assistant” and then move on to “Artisan Apprentice.” After demonstrating extensive application skills, project management, product knowledge, and more, they become full “Artisans.”
Importantly, we are all-female applicators here at Sylvia T Designs and take great pride in what we do, the quality of our work, and how we work with clients and others in the trades. We seek to “honor tradition and progress” in everything we go about doing. A special shout-out of gratitude and love to our team/fam – they make Sylvia T Designs what it is each and every day and are straight-up badass!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s premier decorative arts firm! We offer a wide range of services including decorative and functional plasters, microcement, murals, gilding, stenciling, cabinetry and furniture finishing, and much more. Our artistry and product knowledge are unparalleled. Reach out and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
Happy International Women’s Day! Sylvia T Designs is proud to be an artisan firm dedicated to building careers for women in the decorative arts! We do so with our artisan program where team members begin as an “Artisan Assistant” and then move on to “Artisan Apprentice.” After demonstrating extensive application skills, project management, product knowledge, and more, they become full “Artisans.”
Importantly, we are all-female applicators here at Sylvia T Designs and take great pride in what we do, the quality of our work, and how we work with clients and others in the trades. We seek to “honor tradition and progress” in everything we go about doing. A special shout-out of gratitude and love to our team/fam – they make Sylvia T Designs what it is each and every day and are straight-up badass!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s premier decorative arts firm! We offer a wide range of services including decorative and functional plasters, microcement, murals, gilding, stenciling, cabinetry and furniture finishing, and much more. Our artistry and product knowledge are unparalleled. Reach out and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
Here’s a look at a project we completed a while back in a new construction residence located in the West Bank area of New Orleans. First up is the great room. We delivered this spectacular feature wall. It’s two stories high. We did a 2-color lime based Venetian plaster applied in a slab marble pattern finish. With each of the two sides perfectly mirroring each other. We handpainted the traditional Arabic greeting in metallic gold – it is beautifully ornate! Lastly, we applied a metallic plaster finish in the tray ceilings creating a bold accent to the space and feature wall!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s top full-service decorative arts firm. Our unmatched expertise and use of only artisan-level materials set us apart! Whether your project is large or small, residential or commercial, historic or new construction, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish
Here’s a look at a project we completed a while back in a new construction residence located in the West Bank area of New Orleans. First up is the great room. We delivered this spectacular feature wall. It’s two stories high. We did a 2-color lime based Venetian plaster applied in a slab marble pattern finish. With each of the two sides perfectly mirroring each other. We handpainted the traditional Arabic greeting in metallic gold – it is beautifully ornate! Lastly, we applied a metallic plaster finish in the tray ceilings creating a bold accent to the space and feature wall!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s top full-service decorative arts firm. Our unmatched expertise and use of only artisan-level materials set us apart! Whether your project is large or small, residential or commercial, historic or new construction, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish
Our Uptown New Orleans project where we are delivering elements throughout the house in this residential renovation. Here is the primary bathroom where we refinished the cabinetry and delivered stunning plaster finishes on the walls and ceiling. The cloud pattern is a showstopper in the space! See our previous post for more info!
#plasterfinish #bathroom #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #artisan #craftswoman #NOLA #BatonRouge #GulfSouth
Our Uptown New Orleans project where we are delivering elements throughout the house in this residential renovation. Here is the primary bathroom where we refinished the cabinetry and delivered stunning plaster finishes on the walls and ceiling. The cloud pattern is a showstopper in the space! See our previous post for more info!
#plasterfinish #bathroom #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #artisan #craftswoman #NOLA #BatonRouge #GulfSouth
Here’s a look at some of the work we are delivering throughout this Uptown New Orleans residential renovation project. This stunning primary bathroom is something else! We did the plaster on the ceiling and walls as well as the cabinetry refinishing.
First, we worked with the homeowner to select a soft white color for the space. This was used on the cabinets. From there, our staff colorist custom color matched the chosen white for the wall and the ceiling plaster. We also selected a lovely blue tone for the ceiling. We achieved the lush cloud effect on the ceiling by blending proper tinting and use of lime wash along with expert, delicate application. It’s spectacular!
The overall effect creates a relaxing, airy feel to the bathroom. The plaster and cabinets perfectly complement the other elements in the room mixing both traditional and modern looks. Certainly, the ceiling transforms the space into something truly unique and special!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s expert artisan plaster firm. We are the area’s premier decorative and functional plaster applicators. We are a full-service decorative arts firm that also specializes in microcement, murals, stencils, gilding, cabinetry and furniture finishing, and much more! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish
Here’s a look at some of the work we are delivering throughout this Uptown New Orleans residential renovation project. This stunning primary bathroom is something else! We did the plaster on the ceiling and walls as well as the cabinetry refinishing.
First, we worked with the homeowner to select a soft white color for the space. This was used on the cabinets. From there, our staff colorist custom color matched the chosen white for the wall and the ceiling plaster. We also selected a lovely blue tone for the ceiling. We achieved the lush cloud effect on the ceiling by blending proper tinting and use of lime wash along with expert, delicate application. It’s spectacular!
The overall effect creates a relaxing, airy feel to the bathroom. The plaster and cabinets perfectly complement the other elements in the room mixing both traditional and modern looks. Certainly, the ceiling transforms the space into something truly unique and special!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s expert artisan plaster firm. We are the area’s premier decorative and functional plaster applicators. We are a full-service decorative arts firm that also specializes in microcement, murals, stencils, gilding, cabinetry and furniture finishing, and much more! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
#plasterfinish
Here is another look at our recent residential microcement project (see our previous post on the all-over bathroom renovation – walls, ceiling, floor, and walk-in shower!) This is the living room’s fireplace mantle. You can see the beautiful modern look and how the microcement demonstrates lovely, subtle motion. It’s a terrific centerpiece to the clean aesthetic of the space!
Sylvia T Designs, home of @gulfcoastplasterartisans, is the Gulf South expert for microcement. This versatile and durable material is ideal for numerous applications – both commercial and residential. Visit our website – SylviaTDesigns.com – for more information. Let us know how we can make your space a microcement work of art!
#microcement
Here is another look at our recent residential microcement project (see our previous post on the all-over bathroom renovation – walls, ceiling, floor, and walk-in shower!) This is the living room’s fireplace mantle. You can see the beautiful modern look and how the microcement demonstrates lovely, subtle motion. It’s a terrific centerpiece to the clean aesthetic of the space!
Sylvia T Designs, home of @gulfcoastplasterartisans, is the Gulf South expert for microcement. This versatile and durable material is ideal for numerous applications – both commercial and residential. Visit our website – SylviaTDesigns.com – for more information. Let us know how we can make your space a microcement work of art!
#microcement
Microcement is a durable yet beautiful option for all sorts of uses and spaces! Here, we delivered a gorgeous bathroom in Uptown New Orleans that boasts microcement on the walls, the floor, the ceiling, and throughout the walk-in shower. This artisan applied material is stain and moisture resistant but can achieve plaster-like motion when applied by an expert. To boot, it is only 3mm thick! A wide range of colors is available to fit just right in your space.
Sylvia T Designs is the region’s only true microcement artisan firm, using only genuine professional-level products. This versatile material is ideal in both wet and dry applications, indoors and outdoors, and in high-traffic and high-contact areas. It is popular in both residential and commercial spaces (it’s fantastic for hospitality spots). There are so many possibilities – bar tops and fronts, outdoor and indoor kitchens, pool houses, backsplashes, stove hoods, fireplaces, floors, walls, ceilings, and much, much more! Let us know how we can make your space a microcement work of art!
#microcement
Microcement is a durable yet beautiful option for all sorts of uses and spaces! Here, we delivered a gorgeous bathroom in Uptown New Orleans that boasts microcement on the walls, the floor, the ceiling, and throughout the walk-in shower. This artisan applied material is stain and moisture resistant but can achieve plaster-like motion when applied by an expert. To boot, it is only 3mm thick! A wide range of colors is available to fit just right in your space.
Sylvia T Designs is the region’s only true microcement artisan firm, using only genuine professional-level products. This versatile material is ideal in both wet and dry applications, indoors and outdoors, and in high-traffic and high-contact areas. It is popular in both residential and commercial spaces (it’s fantastic for hospitality spots). There are so many possibilities – bar tops and fronts, outdoor and indoor kitchens, pool houses, backsplashes, stove hoods, fireplaces, floors, walls, ceilings, and much, much more! Let us know how we can make your space a microcement work of art!
#microcement