Educating Homeowners, Designers & Contractors
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 … Read more
Ceiling medallions range in an assortment of styles, sizes and shapes. Some are fairly ornate with intricate details, while others are beautifully simple. We offer them all online at ArchitecturalDepot.com. Bill from Yorkville, California purchased an Ekena Millwork Jefferson ceiling medallion for his home. Though this medallion comes in an assortment of different finishes, Bill … Read more
Columns range in sizes and shapes. Typically, they are large and require to be shipped via a common carrier truck. Our warehouse and shipping teams often build custom boxes for our larger, non-traditional column orders. Each box was carefully designed by our head warehouse member and tested for the best durability and strength. As previously … Read more
Our customers are creative and have an eye for art when they start on home improvement projects. This is especially prevalent in our customers who order ceiling medallions. Our standard ceiling medallions have a coat of primer already applied to it, but we have several different options for finishes. Creative customers typically order the standard … Read more
Tim and Katie are back on the blog! This is the final ceiling medallion of their home improvement project! They purchased the Ekena Millwork York ceiling medallion. Originally, the ceiling medallion that they ordered came in a primed white finish. Looking at the picture of their picture and comparing it to the item online, the … Read more
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 … Read more
Wood shelves and metal brackets are a classic for any home. It brings out chic and woodsy all in one area. Local customer, Zachary from Orange county, was in the market for some sturdy brackets for his newest home improvement project. He wanted to create a shelving area perpendicular to the cork board wall. He … Read more
Heather from Castle Rock, Colorado let us know that she was in the process of updating her kitchen when she purchased the Ekena Millwork Brighton corbel. Once it was installed, Heather reported that she loves it and will shop with us for the next home improvement project. The Ekena Millwork Brighton corbel is part of … Read more
Darla and Richard from New Castle, Pennsylvania were in need of a ceiling medallion to pair with their newly purchased French empire crystal chandelier. They purchased an Ekena Millwork Granada ceiling medallion. Once it was delivered, they used a pearl mist rust-oleum spray paint along with a gold acrylic paint to create a delicate coat … Read more
Brackets come in all shapes and materials with different intending functions. However, the basic function of a bracket is to support another object, whether it is a shelf, countertop or range hood. The benefits of purchasing a bracket is obvious, so when Paul from Shell Beach, California purchased several for his kitchen island. He purchased … Read more
Last month, recent Architectural Depot customers Tim and Katie bought several ceiling medallions for their home. Of the several options online, they purchased an Ekena Millwork Orleans ceiling medallion for one of the new rooms in the home. Originally, the ceiling medallion that they ordered came in a primed white finish. Looking at the picture … Read more
Typically, most of our customers order unfinished ceiling medallions because they can paint the medallion themselves. Well, we at Architectural Depot understand the importance of getting projects done in a cost efficient and timely matter. While there are some who will still want to purchase unfinished ceilings, this Factory Friday post is for those who … Read more
More often than not, when somebody mentions columns, the idea that comes to mind are tall, load bearing columns with elaborate capitals. Luckily, there is so much more to them! They come in different sizes, shapes, material and applications. A recent Architectural Depot customer purchased a couple of Ekena Millwork Kent raised panel cabinet column … Read more
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 … Read more
Creative and unique, our customers delightfully surprise us with how they use the products that they purchase online. Whether the customer painted a product some vibrant colors or used it in an atypical way, we love seeing the finished project! Recently, Jesse from Byron Center, Michigan purchased an acorn pediment from our online storefront. Letting … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Check out this sweet living room set up from one of our customers who used our Richmond EnduraWall 3D wall panels! Alexandra from Florida recently purchased several 3D wall panels and used them on her living room remodel. Assembling the panels within a black border, the customer used the panels to create a contemporary art … Read more