Finishes that make your spacefeel like yours.

Thoughtful repainting and custom decorative finishes refresh homes and businesses without changing the design.

Chicago, western suburbs, and the North Shore
Living room concept with a pale stone Venetian Gem-inspired plaster accent wall
Finish study · Venetian GemPale stone color, quiet depth, and a soft light that suits the room.

Our work, in good company

Homeowner-first. Commercial-ready.

More than 25 years working across private residences, hospitality, retail, and commercial interiors.

Services

Painting, finishes, and improvements for every space.

Illustrative LusterStone® study in gray, white, and beigeIllustrative study · LusterStone®
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Decorative finishes

LusterStone® and Venetian Gem® decorative plasters, plus tailored textures chosen for the room's light and architecture.

What this service includes
  • LusterStone® · metallic finish
  • Venetian Gem® · softer finish
  • Custom textures

The Strategy Decor process

From the first project details to the final walkthrough.

One step at a time

Share the project

Choose residential or commercial and answer a few questions about the space and the work you have in mind.

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Material, meet light

One surface. A different conversation with light.

Mineral movement, sheen, and color respond to their surroundings. Explore the shift in atmosphere.

DaylightEvening
Illustrative light study. Confirm the finish and color with a physical sample in your room.
Illustrative Venetian Gem® finish study in pale stone and warm gray under changing light
Venetian Gem · pale stoneDaylight

Material language

The finishes clients ask us about most.

Traditional Venetian plaster is an Italian decorative craft with roots in Roman building and a celebrated revival during the Renaissance. LusterStone® and Venetian Gem® are modern decorative products inspired by its layered, stone-like look, with their own formulas rather than traditional lime plaster. LusterStone has the more visible metallic reflection; Venetian Gem offers a softer, less metallic sheen. Gray, soft green, and muted blue are common requests, chosen for the room and how light moves through it.

Natural tones, chosen in context
GraySoft greenMuted blue
Illustrative LusterStone® metallic plaster study in gray, white, and beige
Illustrative study · LusterStone®
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LusterStone® · metallic plaster

A low-luster metallic plaster applied by trowel. It creates soft highs and lows with more visible metallic reflection than Venetian Gem®.

Compare two finishes

Compare the descriptions. Confirm color and texture with a physical sample in your room.

LusterStone® · metallic plaster

A low-luster metallic plaster applied by trowel. It creates soft highs and lows with more visible metallic reflection than Venetian Gem®.

Venetian Gem® · decorative plaster

An acrylic-and-marble-dust plaster with layered color. Burnishing can deepen the color and bring out a soft sheen for a quieter, less metallic look.

Painting & decorative finishes

Questions about painting & finishes.

Common questions about repainting and decorative finishes for homes and businesses.

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Commercial

Can you create accent walls with faux finishes for commercial spaces?

Yes. We create commercial accent walls with faux finishes and custom textures for retail, hospitality, and other businesses.

How do you choose a finish for a business?

We consider traffic, cleaning, wear, and light so the finish suits the way the space is used.

Color & finishes

Can you refresh a room without remodeling it?

Yes. Repainting and decorative finishes can update an already-designed space while keeping its layout and character.

Can I see decorative finish samples before work begins?

Yes. We review material samples in the space and look at how they respond to its light.

Strategy Decor
  1. You:

    Can you create accent walls with faux finishes for commercial spaces?

    Delivered

Don’t just take our word for it.

Careful craftsmanship, fair pricing, and work he felt comfortable trusting throughout his home.

Marco B.

A next-day estimate, excellent paintwork, clear communication, and a tidy worksite.

Mary O.

Care for the home, clear explanations about repairs, and cleanup that left a strong impression.

Martha Y.

Careful craftsmanship, fair pricing, and work he felt comfortable trusting throughout his home.

Marco B.

A next-day estimate, excellent paintwork, clear communication, and a tidy worksite.

Mary O.

Care for the home, clear explanations about repairs, and cleanup that left a strong impression.

Martha Y.

A dining-room drywall and paint project finished cleanly, with a seamless result that met expectations.

Jess R.

Flexible scheduling, timely quality work, and creative solutions.

Jerry F.

Clean work, fair pricing, and close attention to detail.

Kathy N.

A dining-room drywall and paint project finished cleanly, with a seamless result that met expectations.

Jess R.

Flexible scheduling, timely quality work, and creative solutions.

Jerry F.

Clean work, fair pricing, and close attention to detail.

Kathy N.

Careful craftsmanship, fair pricing, and work he felt comfortable trusting throughout his home.

Marco B.

A next-day estimate, excellent paintwork, clear communication, and a tidy worksite.

Mary O.

Care for the home, clear explanations about repairs, and cleanup that left a strong impression.

Martha Y.

A dining-room drywall and paint project finished cleanly, with a seamless result that met expectations.

Jess R.

Flexible scheduling, timely quality work, and creative solutions.

Jerry F.

Clean work, fair pricing, and close attention to detail.

Kathy N.

Careful craftsmanship, fair pricing, and work he felt comfortable trusting throughout his home.

Marco B.

A next-day estimate, excellent paintwork, clear communication, and a tidy worksite.

Mary O.

Care for the home, clear explanations about repairs, and cleanup that left a strong impression.

Martha Y.

A dining-room drywall and paint project finished cleanly, with a seamless result that met expectations.

Jess R.

Flexible scheduling, timely quality work, and creative solutions.

Jerry F.

Clean work, fair pricing, and close attention to detail.

Kathy N.

By appointment only

Create a space that could only belong to you.

Begin with an on-site conversation about the room, the way it is used, and the impression it should leave.

  • The roomArchitecture and everyday use
  • ConstraintsWhat needs to stay
  • The feelingThe character you want
What to share to get started
  • The room and surfaces you want to change.
  • The work and finishes you have in mind.
  • What needs to stay, and any practical constraints.
Prefer email? info@sdecorpainting.com
Illustrative LusterStone® metallic plaster study in gray, white, and beige
ILLUSTRATIVE STUDIESLusterStone® · Venetian Gem®
MATERIAL / CHARACTER

A finish is best understood in your own light.

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