If Beth Cayre had to move, she would regret leaving the dining room ceiling, with its plaster cherry blossom branches hand molded by ceramics artist Matthew Solomon. And who could blame her? The ...

In Georgian and Victorian homes, trims and mouldings were used extensively for both decorative and practical purposes. Some devices dealt with the limitations of construction methods of the time, ...

Victorian flair defines the nine-bedroom home at 1880 Turk St. Plaster ceiling medallions, intricate cornices, and ornate fireplaces serve as some of the examples of the classical flair. Decorative ...

Editor’s note: This story originally ran in 2010 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. As Americans, we can feel patriotic when considering tin ceilings. It’s one of the few ...

Editor’s note: An updated version of this post can be viewed here. As Americans, we can feel patriotic when considering tin ceilings. It’s one of the few decorative elements found in the Victorian Age ...