Decorative Corbels

Today's homeowners find themselves remodeling and redecorating their home, and many are choosing decorative corbels to use in their remodeling projects. Decorative corbels are available in nearly every style and design you can think of. Decorative corbels can add an ornate touch of elegance or can be very simple depending on the desires of the homeowner. Corbels can be traced back to classical and medieval architecture. In those days Corbels were made of carved stone and served as supports for load bearing walls. Decorative corbels have evolved into accessories that are used in wooden furniture and cabinetry.

One of the more popular applications for decorative corbels day is in the kitchen. One of the first rooms at homeowners choose to remodel is the kitchen. The kitchen is generally a gathering place for brands and family, and decorative corbels will become the focal point of any properly designed kitchen remodel. Homeowners are installing decorative corbels on the corners of kitchen islands, underneath countertops, or to hold up a shelf.

While wood corbels are one of the more popular choices, corbels are available in a wide variety of materials. Hand carved wood corbels however, remain the most popular choice. Corbels can hand carved intricate detail or lightly carved depending on the motif of the room. Corbels are carved and manufactured from a variety of different types of wood, including oak, cherry, and maple. Some corbels are made to be displayed in the natural wood form and some are designed for painting.

Decorative corbels are not limited to the kitchen. Many homeowners use corbels to support or add a touch of elegance to a fireplace mantel. Corbels can also be used to support a shelf, or to display a beautiful vase or family heirloom. Essentially there is no limit to the applications of decorative corbels.

Using corbels for decoration does not stop with interior use. The corbels are often used on the exterior of the home to add an old-style look and feel to the roofline or the corners of the home. For the most part decorative corbels are not used as often as they once were for actual support of a load-bearing wall. However, they can be when properly installed.

Whether you are a master wood craftsman or a typical do-it-yourself homeowner, corbels can put the finishing touches on a remodeling project that will add a sophisticated look and feel to your room.

Our hope is that you will find your own unique application of using decorative wood corbels for your next remodeling project. Our articles will detail how to choose corbels, how to install corbels, and what you can expect to pay for decorative corbels. We hope that you find our information useful, resourceful, and practical.