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The Depot Digest – Educating Homeowners, DesignersContractorsThe Depot Digest Educating Homeowners, DesignersContractors Toggle navigation Project Pictures Exterior Interior Behind the Scenes Top 5 Most Cost Effective Home Improvement Projects With A Big Impact Posted on December 27, 2022 December 27, 2022 by Jason Roth It’s no secret that uncertainty around the economy is still looming large with a lot of homeowners. While there is still a healthy appetite to improve their homes, homeowners are understandably looking for affordable projects with big impacts. That’s why we are excited to share this list of the top 5 home improvement projects that… Continue Reading Why Should You Update Your Home? Posted on December 26, 2022 December 26, 2022 by Jason Roth Home improvement projects can be a great way to add value, functionality, and style to your home. Whether you are looking to update a single room or undertake a larger renovation, there are plenty of options to choose from to suit your needs and budget. One popular home improvement project is kitchen remodeling. A kitchen… Continue Reading What is Millwork? Posted on December 20, 2022 December 26, 2022 by Jason Roth In the picture above, how many different categories of millwork products do you think there is? The answer…12! The categories include: Shutters Columns Windows Doors BalustradeRailing Corbels Rafter Tails Braces Brackets Gable Vents Siding MouldingTrim In other words, Millwork plays a big role in homes like yours and your neighbors home,… Continue Reading The Perfect Wall Using Ekena’s Panel Moulding Systems Posted on January 6, 2022 December 20, 2022 by Daniel Milkie When it comes to creating the perfect wall, it’s all about what perfect means to you. Whether you’re looking to do an accent wall, or elevate all of the walls in a room, the panel molding system from Ekena Millwork is the perfect solution. Although it may look complicated and expensive to achieve the look… Continue Reading How Fretwork Can Transform a Room Posted on December 29, 2021 December 20, 2022 by Daniel Milkie Home renovations come with many decisions to be made. You’re redoing the look of your home, which is a big deal. Adding a touch of new paint can truly breathe new air into the environment. Sometimes, however, you want to go beyond paint by adding an eye-catching centerpiece with increased texture. Crown moulding is often… Continue Reading Beautiful Copper Weathervanes Posted on May 7, 2020 December 20, 2022 by James Morris We offer an extensive selection of rooftop weathervanes that are sure to brighten the heights of your home. Our collection includes the most well known and classic weathervane ornaments, as well as many delightful modern creations. The Builders Series includes traditional silhouettes in rich and versatile black. The Classic Series includes many of the same… Continue Reading Crown Moulding Posted on May 7, 2020 December 19, 2022 by James Morris We offer an extensive selection of finely carved crown moulding styles. Our crown moulding selection is sure to enrich any room. Our moulding is traditional in form, and features classic decorative elements. Whether you are looking for crisp acanthus, festive grape, cheerful floral motifs, or simply elegant moulding profiles, Architectural Depot has a crown moulding… Continue Reading 3D Wall Panels Posted on May 6, 2020 December 19, 2022 by James Morris Create a stunning visual effect for walls and ceilings using our PVC 3D Wall Panels. Use them to make a unique headboard or even finish doors and furniture pieces with these ultra-versatile panels. They come in a two different sizes and over 100 unique and beautiful designs so project ideas are only limited by your… Continue Reading Vintage Wood CorbelsBrackets Posted on March 13, 2019 December 20, 2022 by James Morris You will love these carefully designed corbels made to reflect aged, antique and rustic beauty. They are constructed of quality hardwood, made to last. Use them to make charming shelves, decorate corners of entry ways, bookends, décor and more. Each bracket comes with pre-drilled hanging slots for quick and easy installation Continue Reading Contemporary Ceiling Medallions Posted on February 20, 2019 December 19, 2022 by James Morris No two homes are the same. That’s why our Contemporary Ceiling Medallions are such an amazing addition to your lighting fixtures. Ceiling Medallions provide style and function by adding charm to your ceiling while also covering up installation holes and imperfections. Our Contemporary Ceiling Medallions come in 20+ designs in sizes from 10″ to 40″… Continue Reading RUSTIC TIMBER ADDS AUTHENTIC BEAUTY Posted on February 11, 2019 December 19, 2022 by James Morris Rustic Timber is used to create a large selection of different products for both the interior and exterior of your home. Rustic timber is made from real hard wood, mostly red cedar and douglas fir, and they are a great fit for the harsh outside conditions. We offer rustic timber options for the following product… Continue Reading Faux Wood Beams Aren’t Just for Ceilings Posted on February 4, 2019 December 19, 2022 by James Morris Use Faux Wood Beams as a lighting fixture accent. Continue Reading Introducing Our PVC Pediments Posted on January 31, 2019 December 19, 2022 by James Morris Add a statement to your entryway with beautiful pediments. Continue Reading Builder’s Choice Open Louver Exterior Vinyl Shutters Posted on September 29, 2017 February 1, 2019 by James Morris Gary from Canfield, Ohio, showed off his new project, implementing our Open Louver Vinyl Exterior Shutters to dramatically enhance the look and curb appeal of his home. He compared his original exterior in the top photos, with large, louvered brown shutters– with the new and improved look of the thin, black vinyl shutters in the… Continue Reading Pacific Columns Endura-Stone Square Shaft Column Posted on August 17, 2017 February 1, 2019 by James Morris Rhett from Tampa, Florida shared with us their newly installed Endura-Stone square shaft non-tapered smooth finish columns. These columns are beautifully placed indoors along the archway leading to their living room where it was painted to seamlessly match the rest of the decor. Endura-Stone composite architectural columns are perfect for interior or exterior installations. The historically… Continue Reading AmeriCraft Architectural Collection Real Wood Two Batten Board-N-Batten Shutters Posted on August 14, 2017 February 1, 2019 by James Morris Jared from Richland, Washington installed AmeriCraft’s real wood two batten Board-N-Batten shutters. The wooden shutters allow for the up-stair windows to stand out and the matching paint helps accentuate it. The Architectural Collection from AmeriCraft offers a variety of options to make your hand crafted wood shutters unique to you. Choose from four popular wood… Continue Reading Ekena Millwork Strasbourg Two Piece Ceiling Medallion Posted on August 10, 2017 February 1, 2019 by James Morris Jeremy from Brooklyn, New York shared with us his Ekena Millwork Strasbourg two-piece ceiling medallion. The Strasbourg two-piece ceiling medallion used in this project pairs elegantly with this classic styled glass chandelier. Our ceiling medallions are lightweight and easy to install, yet durably constructed of high quality urethane. They are fully primed and ready for… Continue Reading Builder’s Choice Open Louver Vinyl Shutters Posted on August 7, 2017 February 1, 2019 by James Morris Joel from Bedford, New Hampshire installed Builder’s Choice open louver vinyl shutters to their recently restored farmhouse. The restoration of the farmhouse turned out beautifully and the shutters blended seamlessly with the new aesthetic as well! Builder’s Choice produces quality shutters at an affordable price, and with plenty of styles and colors to choose from,… Continue Reading Timeline Skinnies Wood Panels...