★ Atelier Robinson — Est. Trenton, NJ

02 — Discipline

Restoration & Decorative Painting

Heritage surfaces deserve patience. Robin restores and reinterprets decorative finishes for listed homes, sacred spaces, and historic interiors — keeping the hand of the original maker visible.

Detail of gilded decorative panel being restored

Conservation & restoration

Sensitive cleaning, in-painting, and consolidation of historic decorative schemes. Each project begins with a condition survey and a report shared with owners, architects, or heritage advisors.

Gilding & decorative finishes

Water and oil gilding, distressed gold, marbling, wood-graining, glazes and patinas — executed in the techniques and materials appropriate to the period of the work.

Murals & specialist schemes

Custom decorative schemes for residential and institutional clients. Robin collaborates with architects and interior designers from concept to installation.

Advisory

Advice and supervision for restoration teams, heritage trusts, and owners managing significant historic interiors.

Selected works

Hand-carved floral plaster relief in warm ochre
Floral relief, hand-carved plaster in ochre
Verdigris patina finish
Verdigris patina, hand-trowelled
Gilded panel detail
Carved & gilded panel, 19th c. — in-painting
Glazed ceiling
Library ceiling, glaze restoration
Marble finish
Faux marble pilaster, private commission
Cornice detail
Cornice consolidation, listed interior
Wood grain finish
Hand-grained oak door
Decorative scheme
Decorative scheme, drawing room

Enquire

Commission, consultation, or collaboration.