Applied Arts Cafe
Cream limewash across walls and seating at this Bywater coffee shop.
Cream Limewash, Coffee Shop Seating
Limewash + Terracotta Detail
Cream Limewash Wall
Full Room Finish
Artisanal Finishes for Walls That Hold a Story
Limewash, plaster, clay, and gold leaf by Steven Champagne across Greater New Orleans.
Services
What We Finish
Decorative wall finishes and restoration for homes, hospitality, and historic spaces.
Limewash
Breathable mineral washes with soft depth and movement for cafes, homes, and hospitality interiors.
Venetian Plaster
Polished plaster with classic Italian polish and modern color control for statement walls.
Roman Clay
Hand-troweled clay finishes with natural texture and a quiet, matte presence.
Micro Concrete
Thin-set concrete looks for floors, walls, and surfaces that want a refined industrial edge.
Murals
Custom painted work scaled to the room, from subtle atmospheres to full feature walls.
Gold Leafing
Gilding for ceilings, trim, and architectural detail with lasting metallic presence.
Restoration
Careful repair and finish work for historic interiors, churches, and heritage spaces.
Selected Work
Projects in New Orleans
Recent finishes across cafes, hospitality, and sacred spaces in Greater New Orleans.
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
Gold leaf, stencil work, and historic interior restoration.
Gold Leaf + Restoration
Decorative Stencil + Gold Leaf
Stencil Detail
Gold Leaf Capitals in Progress
Pilaster Restoration
Scaffold Work in Progress
Nave Gold Leaf Capitals
Process Video
Margaret Place Hotel
Limewash rooms with gold leaf ceilings and hospitality finishes.
Limewash + Gold Leaf Gilding
Gold Leaf Ceiling
Terracotta Limewash + Gold Ceiling
Bar and Lounge Finish
Gold Leaf Ceiling Detail
Process Video
Commercial Interior
Textured feature wall for a commercial space.
Textured Feature Wall
Custom Mural
Hand-painted line work and pop art mural.
Hand-Painted Line Work
Pop Art Mural
Owner / Artisan
Steven Champagne
Steven Champagne is the owner and artisan behind Champagne Artisanal Finishes. He specializes in decorative wall finishes and restoration for homes, hospitality, and historic spaces in Greater New Orleans.
From soft limewash to gold leaf ceilings, every surface is finished by hand with materials chosen for the room and the long life of the building.
Hand-Finished Surfaces for Rooms That Need Depth, Not Just Paint.
- Limewash · Plaster · Clay
- Gold Leaf · Murals · Restoration
- Greater New Orleans
Coverage
Service Area
Based in New Orleans. Serving Greater New Orleans and surrounding parishes.
- New Orleans, LA
- Metairie, LA
- Jefferson Parish, LA
- Orleans Parish, LA
- St. Tammany Parish, LA
- Greater New Orleans
Call or Text
Ready to Finish a Room That Lasts?
Call or text Steven to talk through your project, materials, and timeline.