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The Language of Natural Plaster
Lime plaster breathes, cracks honestly, and ages the way skin does — which is exactly why designers are returning to it.
July 24, 2026 7 min read
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Inside a Reclaimed Farmhouse on the Hudson
A couple spent four years restoring an 1830s farmhouse plank by plank, and learned that patience is a design material too.
Editorial Team · July 26, 2026 · 8 min read
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| Material | Character | Where it works | Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime plaster | Soft, mineral, light-holding | Living rooms, halls | Brush down yearly |
| Waxed oak | Warm, grain-forward | Floors, tabletops | Re-wax twice a year |
| Washed linen | Relaxed, breathable | Sofas, curtains, beds | Cold wash, line dry |
| Unlacquered brass | Living finish, patinas | Taps, handles, lamps | Let it age |
| Terracotta | Earthy, hand-thrown | Kitchens, planters | Seal once, then leave |
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