Decorating Your Custom Door For the Holidays

Your front door says so much about you!  It welcomes your guests, but it also is a beacon when you arrive at your home… signaling that you’re home safe and sound. That is the reason why you selected a door that reflects the personality of the home. A fine custom door deserves the best this holiday season!  Whether your sense of decorating and flair leans towards rustic and simple, or grand and extravagant, dress your door up and welcome guests in style!

Hosting Outdoor Holiday Gatherings

‘Tis the Season… for festive outdoor holiday gatherings! This year, with COVID-19 concerns, many families find that they can move the holiday parties outside and follow protocols that allow them to have fun while staying safe.  Today’s modern deck and railing products will enable you to create an outdoor living space worthy of glowing holiday party reviews. Let’s take a look at some tips to remember when hosting your outdoor holiday gathering.

Washington Post Article - Modern Kitchen Design

ACM's very own kitchen designer, Georgia Economakis, provides her insights in this very interesting article in the Washington Post: Modern kitchens make cooking comfortable and efficient—and create a gathering space that homeowners can enjoy.

Trends in Kitchen Cabinetry

When you look at what’s hot in kitchen cabinetry this year, you will find quite a bit more color. New materials and superior finishes set these kitchens apart from yesterday’s look. These aren’t your grandma’s cabinets!
 

Popular Colors for Your Cabinetry

Beach Home - Lewes, DE

Building a Craftsman Style Home

The craftsman style home is making a huge comeback and is very popular today!  Popular in the early 1900s, the Arts and Crafts movement and how it affected home building is remarkable. This style is characterized by the use of local, natural materials. Original, simple forms and fine craftsmanship highlight function and beauty.

ThermaTru Doors

Moulding Makes a Difference

When you design and build that one-of-a-kind distinctive home for your client, selecting the proper moulding can make a difference in the home’s presentation. At American Cedar and Millwork, we pride ourselves on carrying and creating the perfect moulding for your unique clients. They may have an overall style for the home, and if that’s the case… we’ve got just the right moulding to set the rooms off with stunning results! Let’s look at the variety that’s available to you and your clientele.
 

Classic Colonial Moulding

 

AIA CE: Reviving the Lost Art of Mouldings

Why does a room feel 'right'  when we walk into it?  What's the significance of scale and proportion?  Have we lost our 'design' roots?

Windsor Mill’s AIA continuing education program touches on these issues and more, looking back to the Greek’s, the evolution of moldings, and why they make such an impact on any building project. As an AIA member earn 1 HSW CE credit for this 1 hour program. Eligible For AIA CE & ID CEC.

Learning objectives include:

Architectural Covenants and Historic Window Replacement

Falling in love with a Historic Home is easy. The character, period architecture, and embellishments all add to the charm. But what about when it’s time to replace those historic windows?  This is where it gets a little more complicated.

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