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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

How to use plaster to add character to any style of home – 7 designers share their favorite looks

Three rooms with plaster finishes.

Plaster is a timeless, versatile material that's been around for centuries. Relatively cheap, easy to use and full of character, plaster brings texture and charm to any interior space. And while the walls are perhaps the most obvious place for plaster to shine, interior designers say the material has the potential for so much more.

We spoke with interior designers who love plaster's look, and they shared the top seven places they use plaster when looking to add a bit more interest in any home – and the options go far beyond plaster-painted walls. If your home could do with a bit more character and you're not afraid of using texture in interior design, read on for the best places to make plaster the main character in any space.

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