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Gingerbread trim on a Victorian-era house in Cape May, New Jersey Gingerbread is an architectural style that consists of elaborately detailed embellishment known as gingerbread trim . [ 1 ] It is more specifically used to describe the detailed decorative work of American designers in the late 1860s and 1870s, [ 2 ] which was associated mostly ...
Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions, both of bearing walls and non-bearing walls. . These stick members, referred to as studs, wall plates and lintels (sometimes called headers), serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floor platforms, which provide the lateral strength along a
A compound crown molding built up out of several individual trim elements Decorative pilaster of natural cherry hardwood topped with crown molding Crown molding may be a complex build-up of multiple trim elements, in this case built-out slightly above a window with short 90-degree returns The relief on this short 90-degree return of crown molding was back-cut with a coping saw
Finishes: High-end touches like exotic-stone kitchen countertops, imported floor tiles and custom built-ins can make your home stand out, but they will come at a higher cost.
Designed by the architect Peter Ellis and built in 1864, it is the world's first building to feature a metal-framed glass curtain wall. 16 Cook Street, Liverpool, 1866. Extensive use is made of floor-to-ceiling glass, enabling light to penetrate deeper into the building, thus maximizing floor space. Glass curtain wall of Bauhaus Dessau, 1926
In the family room, an entertainment center spans a full wall, with arches and integrated windows that warm up the sunny space. The feature pairs nicely with of-the-moment items like a white ...
However, Marino noted that you don’t need to splurge on top-of-the-line models unless you’re in a high-end market. “In my own kitchen, we replaced an old fridge with a sleek stainless steel ...
The top floor tends to be full height ceilings with the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. The lower floor often has lower ceilings and is partially below ground. However, in many modern split-foyer homes, the lower level is at grade, which necessitates an outdoor staircase to reach the front door.