Creating an illusion of dimension and depth with trompe l’oeil painting
Giving rooms and objects a more pleasing architectural feel

Painted Frames

In decorative painting trompe l’oeil techniques are often used to imitate the interplay between light and shadow, so an illusion of dimension and depth is created.

Faux moldings

Here are a few examples of how walls and other flat surfaces can be adorned with faux paneled moldings to give rooms and objects a more pleasing architectural feel.