Tag Archives: wood appliques

Adding Architectural Elements

A great way to add more interest to your home is to add architectural elements. Your new elements can be faux treatments or actual architectural elements. For examples, adding a bit of faux brick or wood at a corner, to make it look as if it is peeking through plaster gives the room an aged feel. Adding other treatments to the rest of the walls to make them appear aged will increase the effectiveness of this technique. You can also add different pieces such as iron scroll work, a mock window made from an old window frame, or a faux … Continue reading →

Decorating: Embellish Furnishings and Accessories

Instead of paying top dollar at pricey shops, give your furnishings and accessories a custom look yourself. There are some fun, attractive products available that make it really easy to do. Wood appliqués are one great example. That tired old bookshelf will look brand new once you embellish the face of the shelves with detailed appliqués. All you need is a little wood glue to attach them, and perhaps a couple of finishing nails for heavier pieces. You can also add crown molding to the edges or rosettes to the corners the same way. Simply paint or stain as desired, … Continue reading →