Traditional – Victorian – Craftsman – Art Deco
Architectural ornaments, like these rosettes on the facade of a historic building in Bisbee, do not always get a detailed coat of paint like the one on the left.
And the same holds true for the appliques you install on your door and window surrounds, or any other place you want to add ornament to.
This example should give you some idea which direction you want to go on your own moldings — to paint or not to paint!
Working up VALANCE BOX-103 rough draft with this scroll and acanthus leaf applique.
An applique perfect for the center of a door or window entablature (see it applied to a swan’s neck entablature here, fifth picture down), a fireplace mantel center, or a window valance box/pelmet.
Woodworking appliques are beautiful in simple white. If you feel bold though, add a splash of color.
[This is part of our Our Molding Makeover. See all updates here.]
I thought I’d paint the center of this applique gold to see how it looks up against our blue ceiling border.
Come take a look and tell me what you think!
This applique would also look nice in the capitals of a door or window entablature. The capitals of a fireplace mantel would be another great place. The details you need to order this appliqe are right here.
This woodworking applique is perfect for the center of a door surround or fireplace mantel. Here are the details you’ll need to order one for yourself.
A regal column capital and a regal horned lizard make up this Tucson, Spanish Baroque facade.
This may be my only chance to seamlessly combine my two greatest passions — architectural detail and wildlife biology — into one post. And do it without contrivance.
