Decorative Finishes & Painting Los Angeles
The details that elevate everything.
The difference between a good remodel and a great one often comes down to what you can feel but not quite name. It's the walls that have depth and warmth. The cabinets that look newly minted, not repainted. The plaster that shifts color with the light. Forma Homes 12 person decorative finishes crew brings this level of craft to homes across Los Angeles applying Roman clay, Venetian plaster, precision skim coats, and cabinet refinishing with the skill and consistency of a dedicated specialty trade.
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The Details That Elevate Everything
Most contractors treat painting as the last checkbox before they leave. Forma treats it as a specialty because it is. Our finishes team works exclusively in residential environments, applying the kind of hand-applied textures and precision coatings that require years of experience to execute consistently.
Whether you're working with our remodeling team on a full kitchen or bathroom project, or hiring our finishes crew independently for a specific space, the process is the same: proper prep, the right materials, and attention to every square inch.
What's Included
- Full interior and exterior painting
- Roman clay and Venetian plaster application
- Cabinet refinishing and lacquer work
- Skim coating and surface preparation
- Color consultation
- Decorative wallpaper installation
- Trim and millwork painting
- Surface repair and patching
Specialty Finishes We Apply
A proven approach that keeps your project on track.
Custom Pool Installation
Forma designs and installs custom inground pools in Los Angeles including infinity-edge designs, negative-edge configurations, lap pools, and spa combinations. Our pool builds include limestone paver surrounds, equipment vaults, automated lighting, and heating systems. We handle all permits through LADBS and the relevant city authority. Image alt: custom infinity pool installation Los Angeles contractor Forma Homes
Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ Design
A built-in outdoor kitchen increases your home's value and transforms how you entertain. Forma builds complete outdoor kitchen installations including stone or stucco base structures, built-in grills and smokers, refrigeration, bar seating, and overhead lighting. We coordinate gas line rough-ins and electrical connections through our in-house trades. Image alt: outdoor kitchen installation Studio City backyard Forma Homes
Limestone Paver Decks & Patios
Limestone pavers are one of Los Angeles' most popular backyard materials for good reason they're cool underfoot, durable in the Southern California climate, and look exceptional around pools and outdoor living areas. Forma's hardscaping team installs limestone, travertine, bluestone, and concrete pavers with proper drainage engineering.
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
A gas or wood-burning fire pit extends your outdoor living season and creates a natural gathering point. Forma builds custom fire pits in concrete, natural stone, or brick integrated into the overall backyard design with proper gas line connections and local fire code compliance.
Interior & Exterior Painting
Beyond specialty finishes, Forma provides full interior and exterior painting across the project including precision preparation, primer application, and multiple topcoats in the paint system appropriate for the surface and environment. We do not paint over problems; we fix them first.
Landscaping & Hardscaping
From drought-resistant native plantings to formal hedgerows and artificial turf, Forma coordinates landscaping as part of the full backyard scope ensuring planting plans, irrigation, and hardscape materials are designed together, not added as an afterthought.
How Much Do Decorative Finishes Cost in Los Angeles?
We believe in transparency. Most competitors hide their pricing we don't.
- Interior paintingProject dependent
- Exterior paintingProject dependent
- Roman clay, limewash, Venetian plaster, microcementDepends on prep, substrate, finish system, and area
What drives final cost
Surface prep and repair, substrate condition, finish system, number of coats, sheen and color, ceiling and trim work, scaffolding or lift access, and area square footage all influence final cost.
Interior painting for a full home typically ranges from $8,000–$25,000 depending on square footage and prep work. Specialty decorative finishes — Roman clay, Venetian plaster, lacquer — range from $15,000–$50,000+ depending on surface area and complexity. Cabinet refinishing ranges from $5,000–$15,000.
Every project is unique. Schedule a free consultation for a detailed estimate specific to your home.
Schedule a Consultation*Ranges are typical estimates for Los Angeles projects, for informational purposes only. Not a quote, bid, or contractual offer. Actual costs vary. A binding price is established only through a signed written contract.
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Featured Decorative Finishes & Painting Projects in Los Angeles
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Bel Air Home Transformation
Complete whole-home renovation — kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, decorative finishes, and custom millwork throughout

Decorative Finishes Architectural Masterpiece
Full decorative finishes package — Roman clay ceilings, Venetian plaster, lacquer work, and specialty wall treatments throughout

Bel Air Foyer Remodel, Custom Game Room, and Custom Dining Room
Multi-room renovation — custom foyer with double-height curved wainscoting, formal dining room with scenic wallpaper and millwork, game room with bookmatched marble fireplace and custom built-ins, wide-plank oak flooring, lacquer painting throughout, new windows, and lighting

Hidden Hills Paint and Cabinet Refresh
Full interior repaint, cabinet refinishing, custom millwork, decorative finishes, and lighting upgrades throughout

Sherman Oaks Marble Bathroom
Full master bathroom renovation — floor-to-ceiling marble slab walls, backlit floating vanity, frameless glass walk-in shower, Roman clay ceiling, and heated floors

Playa Del Rey Full Home Remodel
Full home remodel — kitchen renovation, new flooring, complete repaint, updated fixtures, and lighting throughout

Woodland Hills Cabinet and Paint
Cabinet refinishing, custom millwork, full interior repaint, and lighting upgrades
Decorative Finishes & Painting in Los Angeles Frequently Asked Questions
Both are hand-applied decorative finishes, but they have different textures and looks. Roman clay has a softer, more matte appearance with subtle movement. Venetian plaster is smoother and can be polished to a higher sheen. We'll help you choose based on your aesthetic goals.
A standard 2,000–3,000 sq ft home typically takes 5–7 days for a full interior repaint including prep, priming, and two coats. Specialty finishes take longer — a Roman clay ceiling for one room might take 3–4 days alone.
Yes. We handle full exterior repaints including surface prep, primer, and finish coats. We use premium exterior-grade paints rated for Southern California's UV exposure.
Limewash is a thin mineral coating with a soft, cloudy patina. Roman clay is a smoother, modern clay-based finish with subtle movement. Venetian plaster is a polished, lime-based finish with a stone-like sheen. Microcement is a thin cementitious coating used on walls, floors, and wet areas, durable and seamless.
Yes. Surface prep, patching, sanding, priming, and sealing, is built into every painting and decorative finish scope. Specialty finishes require specific substrate prep that we account for upfront.
Yes. We color-match paint, stain, and decorative finishes to existing samples, and can blend transitions or refinish entire surfaces when matching is not feasible.
Many do. Microcement, tadelakt, and sealed Venetian plaster are appropriate for wet areas when correctly detailed. We confirm system suitability for each substrate and exposure during design.
Timelines depend on area and system. Single-room decorative finishes often install in 3 – 7 days including prep and cure; whole-home applications run multiple weeks and are sequenced with other trades.
Surface prep, substrate condition, the finish system, number of coats, sheen and color, ceiling and trim work, access (scaffolding or lifts), and total area drive pricing more than the finish name itself.
Decorative Finishes & Painting Across Los Angeles
Forma Homes serves homeowners across LA. Pick the neighborhood closest to your home, every page is tuned to local permitting, housing stock, and construction realities:
Westside
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Beverly Hills
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Brentwood
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Cheviot Hills
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Culver City
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Holmby Hills
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Mar Vista
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in West Los Angeles
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Westwood
Coastal
Central LA
Eastside
San Fernando Valley
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Agoura Hills
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Burbank
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Calabasas
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Encino
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Hidden Hills
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Northridge
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Porter Ranch
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Sherman Oaks
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Studio City
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Tarzana
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Toluca Lake
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Valley Village
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Van Nuys
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in West Hills
- Decorative Finishes & Painting in Woodland Hills
Forma Homes also serves areas not listed above — see all service areas or contact us if you don't see your neighborhood.
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