California Wall Design creates custom decorative finishes that bring depth, texture, and character to interiors and architectural spaces. Led by company president Tim Jordan, our work combines traditional craftsmanship with an inventive approach to materials, color, and surface design.
Tim is a second-generation decorative artisan who learned the craft from his mother, Debbie Jordan. Over the years, he has worked alongside many master craftspeople, expanding his skills and developing an extensive knowledge of the decorative finishing industry. That experience informs his understanding of materials, application techniques, and the details that give each finish its distinctive character.
Today, Tim brings that foundation to every project, combining the lessons passed down by his mother with the knowledge gained through years of hands-on work and collaboration. Tim also frequently works alongside his brother, Thomas Jordan, continuing the family’s hands-on involvement in the craft.
From Tim’s world of finishes
There’s always something cool to share. Tim regularly posts his work and creative inspiration on Instagram—come take a closer look at the finishes, details, and ideas that catch his eye.
Follow @californiawalldesign ↗Our specialties include Venetian plaster, Marmorino plaster, Tadelakt shower finishes, gilded plasters, and custom handmade wax finishes. From softly textured surfaces to richly layered decorative treatments, we tailor the color, texture, and sheen to complement each space.
Our work extends beyond walls and ceilings to canvases, accessories, and custom wallpaper, creating opportunities to carry a finish throughout an interior or make a single piece stand out.
Gold, silver, and copper leaf bring warmth, luminosity, and depth to a surface. We work with single and double layers of leaf, custom tinting, and acid wash techniques to create finishes ranging from refined metallic tones to expressive, aged patinas.
Our handmade wax finishes introduce soft color variations and a rich, creamy appearance. Each treatment is developed around the desired effect, with careful attention to how its layers, texture, and color work together.
Verre églomisé brings gilding and decorative artistry to glass. Using traditional water gilding alongside tinting, etching, painting, and hand coloring, we create custom glass finishes with depth and an antiqued character.
We tailor the degree of distressing and the combination of effects, including mercury-mirror looks, acid washes, and tinted leaf. Our gilded glass work can be incorporated into doors, tabletops, ceilings, and walls.
Whether the goal is a quiet, understated texture or a striking decorative feature, California Wall Design brings a personal approach and a deep respect for the craft. Every project is an opportunity to create a finish that belongs to the space and reflects the people who envisioned it.
To discuss your project, call 310-857-4288. We are available to travel worldwide for projects.
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