The modern refrigerator is a staple in today’s kitchens and a great improvement over the icebox grandma or great grandma used. But the iconic icebox, popular for over a hundred…
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Larry Padgett, Author at Official Blog of Van Dyke's Restorers
Are you looking for a stylish and functional way to conveniently access upper shelves or unused space in your library, closet, wine cellar, kitchens, pantries, retail and theatrical applications, or…
A fireplace is often the focal point of the room, and the main feature of the fireplace is a decorative mantel. The mantel is the shelf above the fireplace that…
Ever tried your hand at chair restoration? Replacing the seat in your antique or yard sale find is, a quick and inexpensive DIY project the whole family will enjoy. If…
Chair Caning can be done with traditional weaving between holes or with pre-woven cane that is pressed into grooves around the chair seat. Woven cane furniture dates back thousands of…
The iconic “Victorian style” home is one of the most recognizable and most popular styles in both architecture and design. What is generally referred to as Victorian is not one…
Brass Claw Feet and Toe Caps are decorative metal covers that fit over the feet of furniture legs. They were popular on furniture during the Federal period (1780-1820) and again…
It is that time of year again when I binge read interior design forecasts from major designers and magazines. The Interior Design Trends for 2020, like the past few years,…
I love the beauty and personality of staircases, particularly grand staircases and vintage ones. The staircase is a major architectural feature of the house. Who can forget the supporting role…
Mother of pearl, like bead-shaped pearls, is made by certain types of Mollusks. It is more readily available than pearls and less expensive. Mother of pearl is used for ornamentation…