Traditional
Looks for
Sale
Artisans, salvage yards, and
entrepreneur are meeting the
demand for classic styles
by Steve Carlson
Victorian gingerbread, colonial door
hinges, and Georgian columns are returning
to the mainstream of American
residential construction.
Renovation is a large part of the
market, but items with a traditional
look are also finding their way into new
houses throughout the country.
"Traditional" is a broad term,
covering everything from Moorish balustrades
to art deco ceilings. If it's oldfashioned
and interesting, it's likely to
find its way to the materials list for a
new house or remodeling project.
While many of these items aren't yet
available at the average building supply
store, it's possible today to obtain almost
any traditional architectural piece
Surrounded by other artifacts,