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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…