Educating Homeowners, Designers & Contractors
It’s no secret that uncertainty around the economy is still looming large with a lot of homeowners. While there is still a healthy appetite to improve their homes, homeowners are understandably looking for affordable projects with big impacts. That’s why we are excited to share this list of the top 5 home improvement projects that … Read more
Home improvement projects can be a great way to add value, functionality, and style to your home. Whether you are looking to update a single room or undertake a larger renovation, there are plenty of options to choose from to suit your needs and budget. One popular home improvement project is kitchen remodeling. A kitchen … Read more
In the picture above, how many different categories of millwork products do you think there is? The answer…12! The categories include: Shutters Columns Windows Doors Balustrade & Railing Corbels Rafter Tails Braces Brackets Gable Vents Siding Moulding & Trim In other words, Millwork plays a big role in homes like yours and your neighbors home, … Read more
When it comes to creating the perfect wall, it’s all about what perfect means to you. Whether you’re looking to do an accent wall, or elevate all of the walls in a room, the panel molding system from Ekena Millwork is the perfect solution. Although it may look complicated and expensive to achieve the look … Read more
Home renovations come with many decisions to be made. You’re redoing the look of your home, which is a big deal. Adding a touch of new paint can truly breathe new air into the environment. Sometimes, however, you want to go beyond paint by adding an eye-catching centerpiece with increased texture. Crown moulding is often … Read more
We offer an extensive selection of rooftop weathervanes that are sure to brighten the heights of your home. Our collection includes the most well known and classic weathervane ornaments, as well as many delightful modern creations. The Builders Series includes traditional silhouettes in rich and versatile black. The Classic Series includes many of the same … Read more
We offer an extensive selection of finely carved crown moulding styles. Our crown moulding selection is sure to enrich any room. Our moulding is traditional in form, and features classic decorative elements. Whether you are looking for crisp acanthus, festive grape, cheerful floral motifs, or simply elegant moulding profiles, Architectural Depot has a crown moulding … Read more
Create a stunning visual effect for walls and ceilings using our PVC 3D Wall Panels. Use them to make a unique headboard or even finish doors and furniture pieces with these ultra-versatile panels. They come in a two different sizes and over 100 unique and beautiful designs so project ideas are only limited by your … Read more
You will love these carefully designed corbels made to reflect aged, antique and rustic beauty. They are constructed of quality hardwood, made to last. Use them to make charming shelves, decorate corners of entry ways, bookends, décor and more. Each bracket comes with pre-drilled hanging slots for quick and easy installation
No two homes are the same. That’s why our Contemporary Ceiling Medallions are such an amazing addition to your lighting fixtures. Ceiling Medallions provide style and function by adding charm to your ceiling while also covering up installation holes and imperfections. Our Contemporary Ceiling Medallions come in 20+ designs in sizes from 10″ to 40″ … Read more
Rustic Timber is used to create a large selection of different products for both the interior and exterior of your home. Rustic timber is made from real hard wood, mostly red cedar and douglas fir, and they are a great fit for the harsh outside conditions. We offer rustic timber options for the following product … Read more
Gary from Canfield, Ohio, showed off his new project, implementing our Open Louver Vinyl Exterior Shutters to dramatically enhance the look and curb appeal of his home. He compared his original exterior in the top photos, with large, louvered brown shutters– with the new and improved look of the thin, black vinyl shutters in the … Read more
Rhett from Tampa, Florida shared with us their newly installed Endura-Stone square shaft non-tapered smooth finish columns. These columns are beautifully placed indoors along the archway leading to their living room where it was painted to seamlessly match the rest of the decor. Endura-Stone composite architectural columns are perfect for interior or exterior installations. The historically … Read more
Jared from Richland, Washington installed AmeriCraft’s real wood two batten Board-N-Batten shutters. The wooden shutters allow for the up-stair windows to stand out and the matching paint helps accentuate it. The Architectural Collection from AmeriCraft offers a variety of options to make your hand crafted wood shutters unique to you. Choose from four popular wood … Read more
Jeremy from Brooklyn, New York shared with us his Ekena Millwork Strasbourg two-piece ceiling medallion. The Strasbourg two-piece ceiling medallion used in this project pairs elegantly with this classic styled glass chandelier. Our ceiling medallions are lightweight and easy to install, yet durably constructed of high quality urethane. They are fully primed and ready for … Read more
Joel from Bedford, New Hampshire installed Builder’s Choice open louver vinyl shutters to their recently restored farmhouse. The restoration of the farmhouse turned out beautifully and the shutters blended seamlessly with the new aesthetic as well! Builder’s Choice produces quality shutters at an affordable price, and with plenty of styles and colors to choose from, … Read more
Mike from North Carolina has shared this awesome shot of their new accent wall in this cozy beach house! This look was completed using the versatile Timeline Skinnies Wood Panels provided by us at Architectural Depot. These stylish wood panels are lightweight and easy to install, making it the perfect choice for your next home … Read more
If you’re making plans to improve the design of your home, don’t forget about your front door! Crosshead and pilaster combos are an easy and cost effective way to increase the visual appeal to your doorways and windows. Rizwana from Alexandria, Virginia applied a Fypon crosshead with bottom trim crosshead with a pair of plain pilasters with … Read more
John from Hickory, North Carolina recently installed several Ekena Millwork Merced smooth braces from our Rustic Collection in this gorgeous outdoor patio. Our rustic wood millwork appears to be an excellent fit for the patio and matches seamlessly with the rest of the wooden aesthetic. There are many styles of braces in our Rustic Collection. … Read more
Looking for great ideas to give your home some personality that represents who you are? A great, inexpensive way to do this is to simply accent your furniture and cabinetry with decorative onlays. Owner of Second Chance Art & Acessories, Amy Manny, from Minooka, Illinois recently custom built a beautiful hutch for one of her … Read more
Open shelving is another up and coming trend for kitchen remodels. It provides a easier access to everyday items or a place to display the non-everyday items. Either way, open shelving is a plus for a newly remodeled kitchen. Judy from South Amboy, New Jersey recently remodeled her kitchen. Like many other home owners, she … Read more
Creating unique spaces for others is a hard task when you have a certain vision in your mind. This is especially true for rental properties like airbnb’s. The little details that are found in these places are worth all the work put in. Brandon from Idaho recently purchased several Victorian styled gable pediments. He used … Read more
