Did you know that we sell square columns? If not, now you know about it! Recently, our customer Jennifer from New Jersey bough some Craftsman classic square columns for the front of her home. Resting on stone figures, the columns had an extra boost in height. With the addition of the columns, Jennifer’s home looks…
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They are making a comeback. In the past, they were thought of as a stuffy architectural item of the elite, but that is not the case any longer! These simple additions can make a room come together and add a sophisticated presence. What are these mysterious items? They are ceiling medallions! There is a lot…
Brackets originally were considered as solely a functional architectural item. With the advancements in technology and the demand for more decorative brackets, the brackets can now be both functional and exceptionally beautiful! Victoria from New York was on a mission to remodel her kitchen. She needed brackets that could hold up her new countertops. After…
One of the easiest ways to add value to a home is the simple addition of shutters. Really, shutters are such a face-lift to the home! There are several options for style, color and size of shutters that can be found on ArchitecturalDepot.com. If for some reason the shutter of your dreams are not online,…
For centuries, the dining room has been a focal point of the home for families to gather. Naturally, the desire to gather there is fueled by food and familiar memories of other family gatherings. It makes sense that homeowners spend a great amount of time on decorating that particular room to fit their own needs…
Nancy and David from Delaware recently finished their kitchen project and sent in some beautiful finished photos. They used the Ekena Millwork Diane recessed wood corbel “as part of [the] hood vent in [their] recent remodel.” David later noted, “The simple design of the corbel goes very well with the hood design.” Ekena Millwork carves…
There is a variety of different columns offered on our site. We truly believe there is not a one size fit all for any product; the same is said for columns. Our columns range from the load bearing Endura-Stone columns to paintable lally (sometimes called “lolly”) column covers; we have it all! David from Troy,…
Have you ever wondered what the inside one of our many warehouses look like? Well take a look below! We have several different warehouses all over the country that are stocked with products available for purchase. Rows upon rows of shelves line the warehouses with products that will eventually be shipped to another valued customer….
Of all the rooms in one’s home, which one has the best lighting? In case you didn’t know, the answer is the kitchen. With the best lighting, it makes sense that homeowners pay attention to every detail of their kitchen. We at Architectural Depot encourage that and give it our all to help homeowners achieve…
The ever-popular Endura-Stone columns make an appearance in another Architectural Depot customer’s project photo. James from Larchmont, New York purchased sixteen columns for his estate in New York. Not only did he install them himself, he was proud of his job. Likewise, we are proud of our product, but even more so, we are excited…
Recent Architectural Depot customer, John from California, shared with us his finished shutter project. These three board spaced wineberry shutters look perfect on the white bricked home. PROJECT PICTURE The best part about these shutters is how affordable they are! It is definitely worth investing in by increasing the value of your home while paying…
Tim and Katie from Canton, Michigan sent in gorgeous pictures of their completed ceiling medallion project. They purchased a couple different ceiling medallions, but to keep this post brief, the one we chose to focus on was the Ekena Millwork Ashley Ceiling Medallion. Delivered in a primed white, the two of them decided to paint…
Last month, we checked out the Ekena Millwork Arcadian balusters being individually assembled. This week we take a closer look at how our shipping team sends them out. At first glance, one can tell that balusters are pretty large items and customers never buy just one. Typically, customers purchase several balusters along with other components…
Corey from Minnesota sent in this beautiful picture of his completed column project. Painted white, the Endura-Stone square non-tapered columns beautifully contrast the blue color of the home. Endura-Stone columns are load bearing columns that are designed after traditional columns. Constructed from fiberglass reinfoced polymers (FRP), the column is impervious to insects, rot and moisture. Additionally, these…
Many homes have high ceilings that often get neglected because the task of getting a tall enough ladder is unappealing. This should not be the case! Homeowners should take pride in the uniqueness of their home and utilize it. Most commonly, customers who have high ceilings use either photos or art to climb the wall…
Toni from Arizona shared with us her finished shutter project. For her project, she purchased Alpha vinyl shutters in the sandstone finish. Matching perfectly with the patio area, the shutters really tie the home together. Leaving us on a kind note, Toni let us know that she and her husband love their shutters. Alpha shutters…
Christy from HouseSold Realty emailed a finished project picture of her newly installed Tuscany Vinea Wrought Iron Corbels. Perfectly matching, the corbels and the clock complement each other in color and style. Christy used these corbels to load the weight of the wood beam shelf along with the miscellaneous items on it. The load bearing…
Square Tapered Columns for Backyard Project Looking through past project pictures, we stumbled upon this particular project. The customer used the Endura-Stone square columns in their backyard. As depicted by the project picture, these columns add timeless elegance to the already lovely backyard scene. Beautiful and easy to assemble, these columns made this specific home…
Martin from Wheaton, Illinois purchased an Ekena Millwork Tristan Ceiling Medallion not too long ago and just sent us his finished project picture. Wow. It looks amazing. He painted the ceiling medallion an antique bronze color to match the light fixture. There was a seamless transition between the end of the ceiling medallion and the…
Gayle from Arizona recently finished installing her Endurathane faux wood beam that she purchased a couple months ago. Typically, customers install the beams as decorative ceiling beams; however, this customer went the more creative route. Using the beam as one long shelf, Gayle completed her mantle piece. It is supporting a couple plants and candles…
There are several different styles to choose from, so why go with a two piece ceiling medallion? Well, we came up with a couple extra reasons via the list below. Check them out! Saves time and money You don’t have to remove the light or fan fixture to install the ceiling medallion, or run the…
Michael from Rochester Hills, Michigan sent in these beautiful pictures of his latest project. For this project, he used multiple Pompeii Ceiling Rings to create a wonderful ceiling design. Creatively, Michael placed the ceiling ring pieces in an intricate design that created depth to the entryway. The rings that Michael used come primed in a…
Neil from Oyster Bay, New York sent in his unique ceiling medallion project picture. In his project, he paired the Ekena Millwork classic ceiling medallion with an exceptional light fixture. Delivered primed, the customer painted the ceiling medallion a flat white color. The combination of the ceiling medallion and the beautiful light fixture make it such an…
Recently, we received quite the exceptional project picture from one of our customers, Willis Construction. Dedicated to quality service, Willis Construction helps customer’s build their dream home, one-step at a time. Their recent project was to build a beautiful wood gazebo. They chose to use several Ekena Millwork Douglas fir Merced braces for their project….