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Using Corbels to Display Artwork

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Using Corbels to Display Artwork

I am a traditional decorator who loves the look of fine architectural ornamentation and strive to come up with interesting ways to decorate my home.

We all have paintings or artwork on our walls and typically we do the standard display where we mount them directly to the wall.

But why not give a little twist to how we display art? Instead of hanging them on a nail, try adding more architectural detail to the wall at the same time by mounting a corbel, then simply resting the painting on top?

Need a great source for inexpensive yet elegant corbels? Try wishihadthat.com and invitinghome.com  There are many styles to choose from in so many sizes. You will find a corbel for every need!

Turn a plain mirror in to an ornate beauty!

We have all had them. The square, beveled edge mirror that hangs above the bathroom sink. Well, with little effort and money, you can turn it in to something wonderful!

Visit the VictoriaLarsen.com website for lots of tips and tricks, stencils and molds to turn your home in to the home of your dreams with no experience!

Home Depot Molding Kit Dresses up Plain Shelving

In my last post I told you about the great molding kits from Home Depot. Now see them in action compliments of Paula Jones.
Visit the VictoriaLarsen.com website for great "how to" projects to make your home your "dream home"

Inexpensive Molding Sets for Doorways Add Elegance Easily

I love fluted door casings (moldings). Not only do they create architectural interest, but follow our links to find them cheaply with NO cutting involved!

Antique Hunting in Snohomish, Washington

Snohomish, Washington is a little town off the beaten path that holds more treasures than you could begin to imagine! And todays trip was a welcomed break from my hectic schedule. Antiques and treasures in the trunk, I came home a happy designer.

Decorating with Corbels

I couldn't help but to come share! You know me and corbels. They are an awesome decorating element and I've found the most wonderful, CHEAP source for these beauties! Remember that I use them at doorway sides with standard wood planks behind, use them at the edges of cabinets and just bought two gorgeous corbels for the faux fireplace mantle I'm doing in our home in Idaho.....

Mind you, I've been searching sites for corbels for literally YEARS and for some reason, never happened upon this site....so you must check it out: http://www.decorandafter.com/corbels.html

They also have incredible ceiling medallions, balustrades, fireplace legs, all kinds of things to get your creative juices flowing.

More Architectural Ideas with Corbels and Brackets

In my previous post regarding adding architectural interest to your kitchen, I presented corbels as an option. Every decorating style can benefit from corbels and brackets. Even strict contemporary as styles can be chosen with super clean, crisp lines and used in many ways to add detail.

I mentioned corbels under you kitchen counter tops and on the walls, but I neglected to mention that corbels are also fabulous mounted to the inside corners of doorways and used on the wall above your stove. Here's a few super ideas that are easy to do!