Timber Tailor - the Art of Decorative Plaster

2026-03-24

Once considered a traditional craft, decorative plaster is experiencing a renewed relevance in contemporary interiors. Designers are increasingly drawn to its ability to introduce depth, softness, and sculptural volume, while offering a nuanced alternative to flat, minimal surfaces. As interiors shift toward greater individuality and character, plaster allows walls to become expressive canvases, shaping spaces with subtlety and narrative.

Within this context, Timber Tailor approaches decorative plaster as an integral extension of its joinery practice. Distinguished by a multidisciplinary approach and a commitment to artisanal expertise, the company integrates this time-honored technique within a broader vision of crafted interiors. Each project reflects a careful balance between design, technical precision, and project management, resulting in spaces that are both refined and enduring.

Timber Tailor approaches decorative plaster as a sculptural medium, shaped by the hand of skilled artisans to bring both precision and nuance. Rooted in centuries-old techniques yet informed by a contemporary sensibility, it articulates surfaces with depth, rhythm, and subtle complexity. Rather than acting as a decorative layer, plaster becomes an integral architectural element, bringing continuity and expression to the interior.

From classical mouldings and intricate cornices to seamless contemporary volumes and integrated lighting, each element is conceived and executed within the company's ateliers with precision and care. Natural and versatile, plaster lends itself to a wide range of applications; shaping both ornament and structure while bringing a sense of continuity to the interior.

Decorative plaster is understood as far more than a finishing technique; it is a living art form, continually preserved and reinterpreted within the company's ateliers. With its mineral depth, nuanced texture, and capacity for intricate detail, plaster transforms surfaces into expressive compositions. Whether through classical motifs or entirely bespoke narratives inspired by nature, each piece is conceived as a work of art, where material and imagination converge to bring lasting character and quiet richness.

About Timber Tailor

Timber Tailor is a Belgian bespoke joinery company founded by Gilles and Sophie de Crayencour. Specializing in high-end residential and luxury hospitality projects, the atelier delivers fully integrated interior solutions, from technical studies and custom furniture production to final installation. With in-house wood and stone workshops and a multidisciplinary team of architects, artisans, and heritage specialists, Timber Tailor combines refined craftsmanship, material innovation, and operational precision. Each project is conceived as a singular creation, reflecting the studio's human-centered and uncompromising approach to exceptional interiors.