Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once made from plaster, decorative ceiling medallions are now made in DIY-friendly, lightweight, and affordable polyurethane. With ...

Small details can make a big difference when it comes to the look of your home. Architectural accents like molding, trim, columns, ceiling medallions, and built-in bookcases add character, a sense of ...

When it comes to home decor, wall color and furniture selection are the usual focal points of decorating. It's easy to overlook the statement-making architectural elements of a room, like decorative ...

Artisans have been affixing plaster decorations to walls and ceilings for centuries--mostly in imitation of Greek and Roman bas-relief. In modern times, the practice peaked in the early 19th century ...

Ceiling medallions aren't only in the hallowed halls of historic homes art museums, but a popular design flourish you may see in many people's homes, or even have in your own. The raised ceiling ...

If you regularly read our column you know that we are third-generation contractors. You also might recall that we grew up in a home built by our grandfather at the turn of the 20th century. The home ...

San Francisco’s Victorian homes are known for their ornate features. From decorative moldings to carved fireplaces to the crests looming above you as you enter the front door, these characteristics ...

I have a double parlor. The front room has decorative molding and a very ornate ceiling medallion, which I had cleaned up. The back room I added wiring for a central light fixture so I will have two ...