Rhythm of Light: A 1950s Home Finished in Lime Plaster

Rhythm of Light: A 1950s Home Finished in Lime Plaster

Afshan Behnamghader

The entire interior of this 1950s home is finished in textured lime plaster. Because of the movement and unevenness of plaster, the walls change color as the sun moves throughout the day. The intention with this was to create a living sanctuary that reacts to the sunlight, wakes up with you, and brings the rhythm of the day into your life.

The play between the windows, walls, and lime plaster finish creates a beautiful rhythm of light and shadow. The plaster absorbs and reflects the sun, but whenever you need a quiet moment of your own, there is always a soft shadow waiting for you, a moment to snuggle into while you look out at the garden.

A traditional material used for centuries, lime plaster carries a rich design heritage. It possesses a unique crystalline structure that forms as it cures over time. This structure allows the material to refract light rather than merely absorb it, giving the surface an organic depth and a breathable quality, allowing the walls to feel so remarkably alive.

If you liked what you just saw, I have put together the sourcing directory for the furniture, fixtures, and paint colors here:

Living Room

TV Room

Garden

Sitting Room

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Please note that these 3D renderings are created using Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, and AI tools as representative studies for layout, scale, overall feel, and concept. They cannot fully capture the true depth, texture, and nuanced beauty of objects, materials and finishes. I always recommend visiting the manufacturer's website or ordering physical samples before making a final decision.

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