Architecture

Unwinding in front of a fireplace during a cold night is a simply a rapturous experience.  The roaring fire drives the chilly air out of the room while one partakes in the ethereal light.  Although fireplaces are meant to be practical, they should be attractive as well.  This rings true in the South, where winters are quite limited, as well as in the North during their long blustery winters.  Contemporary fireplaces feature lovely mantel shelves and surrounds and strive to achieve artistic designs as a source of heat.  Wooden mantel shelves and … read more

In addition to enhancing your home with fine furnishings and exquisite accessories, there are a number of that you can add architectural sophistication with wood corbels. Corbels were originally used in stately buildings as a means of support for ledges and balconies. Today, corbels are being used in many home interiors.

Following are some examples of areas in your home to include ornamental corbels. Since most modern corbels are made of wood, they are easily mounted using screws, nails and/or glue.  Some ornamental are made of urethane foam but we will not discuss … read more