Click to open image viewer. Two cornice designs, one above the other. The top cornice is decorated with, from top to bottom, ribbon twist with dowel, scrolling acanthus leaves, and leaf lamb tongue ...

Dear James: We are remodeling on budget, so I thought adding window cornices would help. How do I determine the best size, and how can I make them myself? — Jennie R. Dear Jennie: For a dramatic ...

The armory story will continue next week. Our intrepid photographer couldn’t get out much last week. Please enjoy this story highlighting another element of architectural ornament. Andrew Jackson ...

A cornice is a horizontal decorative ornamental moulding that moves all around the wall of a room just below the ceiling. During the construction of our home I unintentionally ignored to give ...

While modern house design leans toward clean lines and minimalism, that doesn’t mean classic touches like cornices are out of place. With a smart approach, these timeless features can blend smoothly ...

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