Corbels and Brackets – Where to Find Them and How to Use Them
Corbels and brackets have been utilized in many types and styles of architecture. Colonial homes and public buildings are a good example of this. Colonial buildings are often covered in decorative corbels and stylish brackets. Victorian architecture also used these elements to much acclaim. Their use went out of style for about a century, but then came back strong in the late 20th century with Craftsman style homes. These elements often appear in the eves of Craftsman houses. You’ll still find them being used today in new construction, as well, though not as often as in the past. Today, people want features that are more functional than decorative.
However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a place for corbels and brackets in the world of modern architecture. The crash of the housing market has actually had a hand in bringing them back into style. With fewer people buying houses, and even fewer building new ones, architects and designers have had to get competitive with each other by increasing the curb appeal–the outward appearance–of their houses. Using decorative elements on the facade of the house is one way of accomplishing this. Continue reading “Corbels and Brackets – Where to Find Them and How to Use Them”