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Exotic Woods: For distinction, choose an exotic Driwood recently completed a custom mantel which was seen by our client’s friend. The gentleman was impressed with the craftsmanship of our work. He was looking for someone to help design and build a room in … Continue reading
What are decorative cornices, how are they used? From the earliest times, people have enhanced their homes, houses of worship, and places of government with ornamentation. The ancient Egyptians were architectural masters as were the Greeks. Their legacies survive in … Continue reading
Driwood worked with Morris Architecture in Charleston, SC to design and construct a new front entry for a renovation project. This traditional fan light entrance with un-embellished side lights encases a mahogany two panel door. The new entry gives a sense … Continue reading
Morris Architecture and Construction engaged Driwood to realize and construct an entrance for a home in Charleston, South Carolina. The entrance features an elliptical arch transom and sidelights with true divided muntins of intricate design, and a six panel, Colonial … Continue reading
A Darlington, SC custom residence will be both attractive and weather-tight with this entrance designed and constructed by Driwood. Inspired by typical vernacular architecture, the design consists of two pairs of doors: Two mahogany storm doors that are 1.75 inches thick … Continue reading
This neo-classic style wood and composition mantel features delicate and curvy anthemion petal details. The mantelshelf is trimmed with embossed, stylized floral and button patterned moulding above a dentil moulding. The firebox is framed with embossed double bead and barrel … Continue reading
Laura Hunt Interiors, an interior design firm in Dallas, Texas engaged Driwood to create her design of a French style mantel for a client project. The mantel is constructed of poplar with applied composition ornaments. The design features an ogee breast … Continue reading
