How to Choose the Right Architectural Columns for Your Home
This buying guide will help you choose the right architectural columns for your home. Learn about different styles of columns and their materials. In This Article: Polymer Columns Wood Columns Aluminum Columns Composite Columns Combined Materials Some architectural columns are structural while others are merely decorative. Structural columns are made of materials that can bear […]
What Is Wainscoting?
This article is a helpful guide to wainscoting. It explains how wainscoting is built, with useful diagrams and how it can be applied to your home. The two most common interior wall surfaces are gypsum wallboard, usually referred to as drywall or gyp board, and plaster. Wood is also employed, both as paneling and as […]
Buying Architectural Trim & Detailing
An in-depth buying guide about architectural trim, detailing, millwork, and materials commonly used to create exterior decorative trim pieces. In This Article: Composite Trim Materials Plaster Trim & Detailing Polyurethane Foam Trim Wood Trim & Detailing Architectural Terminology Have you ever marveled at the intricate gingerbread of a classic San Francisco Victorian, admired a stately […]
Home Design Styles
Generally speaking, homes can be divided into two broad categories: traditional and contemporary. Traditional homes include all those built in the style of a specific period or place. Examples of traditional architectural styles are: Colonial, Cottage, Country French, Craftsman, Mountain Lodge, Spanish, Victorian, and others. Each of these traditional styles has an exterior with characteristic […]