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The design professionals at InvitingHome.com have always known that today’s
homeowners seek to express themselves through what is perhaps the biggest
investment of their lives: their homes. And due to the upsurge of popularity
in those architectural details known as
corbels, especially those that
feature unique, decorative designs, the InvitingHome.com website is eager to
expand its corbel collection with its newest arrivals. The new additions to
the corbel collection feature designs that have been adapted and expanded
upon the styles that proved to be the most popular among their clients.
Corbels are architectural elements that were originally designed for means
of utility, frequently spotted alongside a structural element as means of
giving it, or at least appearing to give it, support. However, despite what
could be considered a restriction in regards to their applications, many
homeowners are so enamored with the overall look produced that a tendency to
apply them throughout the home has taken hold. From the under the kitchen
counter, to adorning the fireplace mantel, to inside doorways and even on
the exteriors of houses, it seems that the demand for corbels has grown from
a simmer to a boil.
"Of all the architectural products featured on our website, our collection
of corbels has proven to generate unsurpassed interest and passion among our
clients," says Julia Delaney, one designer. "The opportunity to customize
the look and feel of their home, the opportunity to customize a sense of
persona in their home, is made readily available to them through these
corbels. And because they create such a dramatic difference, the fact that
they are so easy to install, make these affordable design elements a
no-brainer."
A review of the InvitingHome.com website reveals a wide selection of corbels
in a multitude of different shapes, sizes and motifs, and the majority of
styles offer several wood types to choose from. "The variety of our corbels
collection practically guarantees that anyone, even homeowners with the most
finicky tastes, will find a corbel that speaks to them," Julia remarked.
The popularity of wood carvings,
particularly corbels, in recent years can be understood simply by their
witnessing their visual impact firsthand. Once finishing and installation is
complete, corbels have the power to strengthen the look and feel of any room
in the home. "Corbels prove themselves to be pretty powerful tools when it
comes to transforming the character of a room. They work in terms of the
whole, by giving the room’s interior a sense of presence, while at the same
time making an artistic statement on their own," explains Jamie Meehan, a
product specialist. "Corbels are the finishing touch. They give a timeless
and polished look to a space, just like a pair of classic pearl earrings can
pull together any wardrobe."
The InvitingHome.com website is unique; not only because of the wide
selection of corbels showcased, but also because each of the wood corbels
offered are carved by the hands of skilled artisans. This detail in itself,
distinguishes these corbels as examples of art in one of its most
traditional forms. In an age where mechanized production is commonplace, it
is inherently refreshing to find beautiful, well-made products that have
been the focus of an artist’s attention and formed from human hands.
"There is a common misconception that hand carved corbels are inferior to
those carved by machine. Corbels carved by machine are marketed toward the
consumer under the pretense that any two corbels of the same style are
identical in shape, size and characteristics of its carving, making them
superior to their hand carved counterparts," explains Julia. "In reality,
any two of our hand carved corbels are also exactly the same in regards to
their shape and size. However, because these corbels are carved by human
hands, the carvings do differ slightly from each other, since it is
impossible to consistently replicate a human experience."
Ironically, while these slight variations result in corbels that are truly
unique examples of art, it is also the variations that competitors attempt
to convey as "flaws". The InvitingHome.com design professionals adamantly
disagree with this notion: "When carved by human hands, the attention to
detail given to the corbel, the artist’s individual skill and inspiration,
is evidenced in each and every piece. The pride in craftsmanship and the
beauty of the finished product practically transcends the wood it was carved
from."
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