Have you ever wondered about the various design styles you hear the experts talk about on the television home restoration shows? What are the various architectural and furniture styles and…
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Table slides are used to open and close a table to add a leaf This handy table accessory has been around since 1889 when Watertown Table Slide Company began in…
Victorian style is perhaps the most recognizable of all design styles. The term Victorian architecture generally refers to many styles that emerged in the period between 1837 and 1901, during…
Decorative shelf brackets are one of the most versatile items for any home DIY project. Not only are they great for supporting shelves, they also have many decorative applications. They…
The ceiling, sometimes referred to as the fifth wall, is often the most neglected design space in the home. But, with a few simple touches, you can transform that dull ceiling…
Corbels are one of the most versatile and useful design elements in any home renovation. They can be used in any room from the porch to the kitchen. A corbel…
Van Dykes Restorers offers wood products including corbels, brackets, columns, furniture legs and feet, molding, appliques, and more, in a number of species and ships the items pre-sanded and unfinished. Some…
Almost every home has at least one if not several bookshelves. From den to bedroom to bathroom, bookshelves are an important part of our homes. But, unlike its name, they…
When adding the finishing touches to your home restoration project, consider adding wood corner guards to the edge of your walls for a period look. Corner Guards, also known as…
Decorative Wood Corbels and wooden brackets add elegance and beauty to any home renovation project and come in many styles and sizes. Popular corbel styles include Acanthus, Acorn, Corinthian, Fluted,…