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Faux Painting At Its Best

Faux painting at its best.

I don't often see faux painting.  And I certainly don't see it done so well!

Faux - adjective - imitation, artificial, made to look similar.

This kitchen had some very classy wall tiles, placed subway fashion.

And this homeowner had someone come in to hide all the receptacle and switch plates, faux painting style!  And they were gorgeous!

First glance you almost didn't see where to plug things in. 

I don't know what this cost, but it was well, well done!

My recommendation:  some things are probably hard to leave in the house when you move, but they have to be left anyway.  It's not like these could be removed and taken somewhere else.  They are made to be placed where they are now.  This faux fits!

 

 

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC  

Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia.

Office (703) 330-6388   Cell (703) 585-7560

www.jaymarinspect.com


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