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The following architectural styles- form the Georgian to Colonial Revival- inspired the creation or popular adaptation of many of the architectural details available to homeowners today:
Georgian style was marked by stout columns, bold cornices and aeches, and other classical feetures, such as doorways trimmed with pilasters and pediments or entsblatures. Fireplaces were adorned with classical details as well.
Federal style used slender columns or pilasters supporting graceful eliptical arches, and wall friezes that were patterned on botanical themes. Ceilings often held medallions.
Greek Revival walls were adorned with a large baseboard and cornice molding. Tall walls were trimmed with fairly plain reeded or fluted molding.
Victorian rooms were full of ornament, using darkstained woods like oak and mahogany. Ceilings were often bordered by a bold cornice.Tripartite arrangements, in which a baseboard, chair rail, and picture rail created three distinct areas, were common.
The Craftman period preferred simplicity and harmony over excessive ornamentation. Craftsman interiors were open-plan yet extremely cozy, with rooms in main living areas being divided by beautiful wood columns. Wainscoting was often used.
Colonial Revival had minimal woodwork-simple baseboards and crown moldings, perhaps a chair rail, and plain door and window trim.
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