With its simple lines, beautiful woodwork, and endearing charm, Arts and Crafts is one of my favorite design styles. The Arts and Crafts movement began in England in the late…
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Larry Padgett, Author at Official Blog of Van Dyke's Restorers
A Mudroom is a must-have in the colder climates where a dedicated space for changing out of wet shoes and clothes is advantageous. Mudrooms are also great for storing cold weather…
Art Nouveau, or New Art, is an international artistic style popular from the 1890’s to just before World War I. It is also known as Modern Style (England), Glasgow Style…
One of the more interesting and useful products we offer at Van Dyke’s Restorers is Silputty. Silputty is used to make instant impressions with a two-part, silicone elastomer, which can…
The art of punching designs in metal dates back to 14th Century Europe. Lanterns made of brass or copper were punched with decorative designs that were illuminated by the candle…
Nothing is quite as relaxing as the rhythmic motion of a rocking chair especially with the sounds of leaves rustling in a gentle breeze on a lazy summer evening. Whether…
Harken back to the days of smoky speakeasy saloons, prohibition and Al Capone by adding a Speakeasy Grille or Grate to your front door or garden gate. These nostalgic pieces of…
The major design shows are now over and the blogs and analysis have begun, so I will give my take on interior design trends for 2019-2020. Keep in mind, I…
A rim lock is a surface mount lock that installs on the surface of a door and uses a latch that slides into the keeper on the door rim or…
A feature wall, or accent wall, draws the eye when you enter a room. The purpose of a feature wall is to create interest or personality to the space by…