The walls of this Law practice have been treated with a variety of distressed finishes which impart soft tonal and textural qualities, and add interest to what could be otherwise dull. Yet subtlety, sophistication and restraint are observed to reflect the character of the firm D.G. O'Donavan, Limerick Architect: Kostos Wootis, Murray O'Laire

"Just don't know what to do with those unsightly structural columns!" On close inspection it can be seen how the general colour scheme is reflected in the finish, here a pale green is predominant with an accent of deep red which subtley forms the base for this technique. IFSC, Dublin. Architect: John Cantrell, Cantrell Crowley Architects

Project: Dublin City University. Desription: "The Helix" Area: Public Foyer. Architect: David Lanigan, A+D Wejchert, Dublin. Contractors: Bennets

"The Helix" - Dublin City University

"The Helix" - Dublin City University

"The Helix" - Dublin City University

"The Helix" - Dublin City University

"The Helix" - Dublin City University

"The Helix" - Dublin City University

The picking out of feature walls adds interest and helps break up large featureless areas a multicoloured distressed wall here is used to good effect and picks up on colours and textures to from an abstract painting so providing a harmonious background. Guinness Peat Aviation, Shannon

The walls in this executive’s suit have a casual yet contemporary feel, which suits the intimacy of the room, and the relaxed atmosphere looked for. GPA, Shannon. Architect: Kostos Wootis, Murray O'Laire

The pattern achieved with this finish is larger than above, although the technique is similar. The setting in a university is somewhat less formal. Very hard wearing for public areas. Student Centre, UCC, Cork. Architect: David Lanigan, A.D.Wejchert