Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Palmetto Smooth Crown Moulding

Crown moulding is an ornamental moulding that is placed in the 90° angle made by the surface of the wall and the ceiling. They range in styles from simple, classic beauty to ornate and intricate designs. The crown moulding seen below is composed ...

Behind the Scenes: Custom Column Shipping

Columns range in sizes and shapes. Typically, they are large and require to be shipped via a common carrier truck. Our warehouse and shipping teams often build custom boxes for our larger, non-traditional column orders. Each box was carefully desi...

Behind the Scenes: The Warehouse Pt. Two

Have you ever wondered what the inside one of our many warehouses look like? Well check it out! We have several different warehouses all over the country that are stocked with products available for purchase. Rows upon rows of shelves line the wa...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Bradford Ceiling Medallion with Custom Finish

Typically, most of our customers order unfinished ceiling medallions because they can paint the medallion themselves. Well, we at Architectural Depot understand the importance of getting projects done in a cost efficient and timely matter. While ther...

Behind the Scenes: Large Custom Wood Brackets

Each and every product featured on ArchitecturalDepot.com has a unique back-story of how it was manufactured and came to be on our site. Sometimes, these products are for out-of-the-ordinary jobs and require very specific measurements that cannot be ...

Behind the Scenes: Ceiling Medallions with Finishes

Typically, most of our customers order unfinished ceiling medallions because they can paint the medallion themselves. Well, we at Architectural Depot understand the importance of getting projects done in a cost efficient and timely matter. While ther...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Logan Hidden Support Bracket

Architecturally speaking, it is often rare to have a one size fits all kind of product. The industry is simply not created that way. Here at ArchitecturalDepot.com we understand that and make every effort to better equip our customers with custom siz...

Behind the Scenes: Shipping

Understandably, shipping is not a very fascinating subject, but how do you think the products you order get to you? Are you not just a little bit curious as to what goes on at the warehouse? Or, how the item you purchased is handled before it arrives...

Behind the Scenes: The Warehouse

Have you ever wondered what the inside one of our many warehouses look like? Well take a look below! We have several different warehouses all over the country that are stocked with products available for purchase. Rows upon rows of shelves line th...

Behind the Scenes: Shipping Balusters

Last month, we checked out the Ekena Millwork Arcadian balusters being individually assembled. This week we take a closer look at how our shipping team sends them out. At first glance, one can tell that balusters are pretty large items and custome...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Dublin Casing

Pictured below are several Ekena Millwork Dublin window and door casing on a padded rack. We use these padded rolling racks to transport larger products. By using these racks, the probability of scuffmarks on the products is reduced exponentially. Th...

Behind the Scenes: Two Piece Ceiling Medallions Part 2

There are several different styles to choose from, so why go with a two piece ceiling medallion? Well, we came up with a couple extra reasons via the list below. Check them out! Saves time and money You don’t have to remove the light or fan f...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Rustic Octagon Gable Vent

Pictured below is the early beginning of the Ekena Millwork octagon gable vent that will ship to a valued customer. This particular gable vent is composed of rough sawn western red cedar wood from the forests of North America. The wood travels quite ...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Arcadian Baluster

Factor Fridays continue with these impressive Ekena Millwork Arcadian balusters. As seen in the picture, the balusters are individually assembled for customers who requested that option. The baluster team drills holes in the blocks and uses strong ad...

Behind the Scenes: Two-Piece Ceiling Medallions

Our warehouse team is incredible. They assemble, cut, drill products all day long while doing quality control over packaging. This week we are going to check out the custom operations behind the custom two-piece ceiling medallions. From a consumer...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Crawley Wrought Iron Bracket

Last week, we showed you an inside look at the gigantic gable brackets and how our team constructs them. This time, we are going to take a look at these Ekena Millwork Crawley wrought iron brackets. Architecturally speaking, it is often rare to ha...

Behind the Scenes: Ekena Millwork Alberta Gable Bracket

Each and every product featured on ArchitecturalDepot.com has a unique back-story of how it was manufactured and came to be on our site. Sometimes, these products are for out-of-the-ordinary jobs and require very specific measurements that cannot be ...

New Arrivals of the Week!

Check out this week's new arrivals, including new shelf designs, ceiling medallions, and moulding corners specific to our crown moulding designs. Over 40 new urethane products are now available for you to brainstorm a new project!   New A...

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