Rustic wood millwork has become a staple in homes and commercial spaces, bringing warmth, character, and a timeless appeal. Whether you’re designing a cozy farmhouse exterior or adding natural elements to a modern space, rustic wood details can transform any environment. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about rustic wood millwork,…
Category: Exterior
As a shutter expert with 17 years in the shutter and trim industry, I’ve seen countless homeowners absolutely transform their exteriors with the perfect shutters. If you’re a DIY enthusiast or just starting your journey, I feel confident this guide will help you make an informed decisions about vinyl shutters, from choosing the right size…
Have you ever wondered about the versatile material that’s revolutionizing home design? Urethane, a remarkable synthetic compound, is making waves in architecture and interior decor. This flexible and resistant material is transforming everything from faux wood ceiling beams to waterproof molding. Its durability and low-maintenance qualities make it an attractive option for homeowners and designers alike, offering the beauty of natural materials with enhanced performance.
In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating world of urethane and its various applications. We’ll delve into the unique properties of urethane foam and high-density polyurethane, uncovering why they’re becoming go-to choices for faux wood beams and shutters. We’ll also take a closer look at Timberthane and Signature Urethane, two innovative products pushing the boundaries of customization and design flexibility. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how these materials can breathe new life into your living spaces.
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Spring is here, and you know what that means. It’s time to finally knock out all those exterior home improvement projects you’ve been thinking about. And when it comes to improving the exterior of your home, there’s no better option than the crossheads sold at Architectural Depot. If you only have the time or the…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Add a statement to your entryway with beautiful pediments.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
It seems like everyone is hanging some sort of flag on the outside of their home now a days. Well of course! Summer tends to bring people outside of the house and why not make the outside of the house more appealing to look at. The issue with putting a flag on the outside of…
Faux rock wall panels are a current architectural trend on the rise. You can see walls in hotels with a faux rock wall behind a waterfall. This works perfectly since most faux rock walls are water resistant. Hailing from beautiful Ohio, Michael shared with us his finished Ekena Millwork stacked endurathane faux stone panel project!…
Columns can be seen in a variety of different homes in a variety of different styles. Round fluted columns are found in mansions while square columns are found in Craftsman styled homes; both are beautiful. This column project comes from Manchester, Maryland from our recent Architectural Depot customer, Andrew. We love how the columns frame…
Dana had a beautiful home remodel that featured the Craftsman square columns that we simply had to share! PROJECT PICTURES The square column, a timeless style is now available in expanded cellular PVC for quick, easy assembly and virtually maintenance-free! Classic Craftsman Series Columns are not prone to the same environmental damage as real wood,…
Shutters have been in popular demand as the summer months are upon us. The weather is warmer, so it makes sense that people are catching up on their exterior home improvement projects. Dominick just purchased some shutters and let us know what he thought about them! “We absolutely loved our shutters as they complimented our…
Bryan from Linn, Missouri sent in this lovely gable bracket project. This is the Ekena Millwork Davenport gable bracket in a Douglas fir wood species. He ordered two brackets and placed them in the high ceilings of his home. Our Rustic Collection is an instant classic. Our Rustic wood millwork utilizes the technologies of today…