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For thousands of years, the most beautifully intricate chandeliers graced the homes of royalty and prominent people in society.

Now, chandeliers have become a staple in everyday homes, as well as more fancy mansions and installed ceiling medallions have added a more elegant, finished look to any part of the home.

Ceiling medallions can be used for any number of reasons: to hide peeling ceiling paint, shoddy construction or imperfections or to accent an elegant chandelier, light fixture or ceiling fan. They can also be a focal point for any room, to center around your décor.

Ceiling medallions come in a variety of styles, from the simple to the elaborate. There are small and large ceiling medallions that are especially fancy and ceiling medallions that are simple but nice. For example, for the homeowner who would like a simple ceiling medallion for a child’s bedroom or den, the circular patterned ceiling fan or the lightly embellished pattern of the Devan, with a floral-shaped look, is your best bet.

The richer, fancy ceiling medallions are the Windsor, Bridgeport, Queenstown, Dorchester and the Chelsea that would add a beautiful accent to a dinning area, entryway or master bedroom.

Ceiling medallions are made of high density fire-retardant polyurethane and are finely crafted, paying special attention to detail. They are installed easily, using super latex caulk and trim head screws.

Depending on your budget or style, ceiling fan medallions can complement any room and add lasting value and timeless beauty that you will benefit from for years to come.

Ceiling medallions are flat pieces of decorative plaster applied to a ceiling, or even the length of a wall. Many modern medallions are often made of polyurethane. Plaster was most popularly used to make ceiling medallions during the Renaissance and Victorian eras. They were often white in color, or gilded. A medallion can be any shape, though circular is the most common.

The task of making a traditional plaster ceiling medallion starts with a clay sculpture of the the medallion. A cast of the medallion is then made of flexible rubber that can be reused to produce identical medallions. Plaster powder is then mixed with water, and the mixture is poured into the mold and left to dry. Plaster becomes rather light as it dries. The plaster medallion is painted with sealant after it has been taken from the mold, and then it can be painted to match the decor of a home, or often left as white in color, creating a contrast.

The ancient Egyptians often used plaster to create surfaces for painting. The Romans learned of plaster in architecture from the Greeks, and used it extensively. The Italian Renaissance artists began developing plaster ceiling medallions, along with other decorative details, like elaborate rosettes, and moulding. During the Victorian elements, plaster medallions and details were very common.