Venetian plaster is known for its elegant, layered texture reminiscent of carved marble, while Roman clay has a softer appearance and a rich tone that gives walls a natural hand-crafted look.

Don’t expect it to go away anytime soon: Many interior designers find that Venetian plaster—first developed in the 15th century—is resonating with people now more than ever.

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SherDecor is an interior-design business in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, that specializes in creating marble-like walls using Venetian plaster.

Plaster walls with a mottled texture are increasingly popping up in brownstone renovations -- from powder rooms to kitchens to accent walls.

In the entryway, they used bright white Venetian plaster to create a fluted texture on the walls. “It kind of looks like corduroy made from snow,” he says.