InvitingHome.com Launches Traditional American Home Decor Collection Subtle and stylish home decor elements such as corbels, wood brackets, carved onlays, and molding can add a new level of class to absolutely any room. Architectural element supplier InvitingHome.com has just launched a new line of their gorgeous “Craftsman” and “Mission” model wood corbels. The new corbel […]
Textures in the Kitchen There are a lot of surfaces in the kitchen – most are hard with angled edges which don’t exactly spell out a warm and comforting environment. You can balance out the inevitable uninviting surface with soft textures and patterns, as well as warm and homey colors. To bring instant cheer to […]
INVITINGHOME.COM TAKES MYSTERY OUT OF SHOPPING FOR CORBELS Interior Designers Unveil Essential Tips to Consumers Design professionals have taken all the guesswork out of the shopping experience for homeowners, who have long been frustrated by confusing home-improvement advice and misleading information from less reputable sources. By providing sound advice and unbiased information in a straightforward […]
Traditionally, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where people congregate, and in many cases, it is connected to the dining room, the breakfast nook, the garage and/or the living room. The kitchen should reflect the wants and the needs of the owners. When the layout perfectly caters to your specifications, it […]
INVITINGHOME.COM CORBEL COLLECTION CONTINUES TO EXPAND clients eagerly anticipate the arrival of the newest additions The design professionals at InvitingHome.com have always known that today’s homeowners seek to express themselves through what is perhaps the most significant investment of their lives: their homes. And due to the upsurge of popularity in those architectural details known […]
Grape motifs carved on corbels have been around since the Roman and Greek times. Grapes themselves have great powers such as unclogging arteries. The “French Paradox” shows that even though the French food is so high in fat, the wine that is consumed along the side of the meal, neutralizing the cholesterol in a way, […]
Most often wood brackets used to support shelves or for additional support of the kitchen counter. To use wood brackets as shelf support, you have to select the right size wood bracket. To do so, you have to make sure that the depth of the wood bracket covers about 70% of the overall shelf depth, […]
The elegant corbels come in many beautiful historical designs. The great variety makes it easy to match the corbels to any kitchen style. The Acanthus leaf corbel’s design derives from a Greek and Roman architectural ornamentation. The Acanthus trees are found in the Greek Isles. Acanthus leaf is used in an ornamental way and inspired […]
The InvitingHome.com Wood Selection Guide The United States is home to over 1,000 species of trees. Of these, only a select few are used in crafting wood corbels and other carved wood products. At InvitingHome.com, our corbels are all made from select hardwoods, which are durable but also pliable enough for woodworking. Our Wood Selection […]
What is a Wood Bracket? A wood bracket is a structural element which supports furniture and architectural decor elements such as shelves, bookcases, plant hangers, mantles and more. Wood brackets are essential for the support of kitchen countertops, especially if it is a granite counter. Brackets are very similar to wood corbels in function; however, […]
