'First Impressions Are Everything': Transforming Interiors Into Experiences

Barchart·12/05/2025 03:36:18

Adding the “wow factor” to a new or existing commercial building’s interior needn’t require the use of costly materials such as marble or silk, but it also needs more than just a coat of paint. Instead, owners can use faux finishes — a method of finishing intended to duplicate the look of another material. Another strategy to create a higher-end building look is to use a wallcovering such as wallpaper, wood panels or tile. These design techniques help to elevate spaces, strengthen a company’s brand, and attract and retain occupants, said Alyssa Gawlinski, area manager at Finishing Chicago, a firm that connects companies with its...