New England Classic News June 1, 1999

Articles About New England Classic Products

Composite Materials Create Yesterday's Architectural Charm

Looking for an economical way to duplicate the charm of the past in your home? Decorative architectural products made from composite materials may be the answer.

Inspired by historical designs and typically made from either polyurethane or engineered wood - a quality wood product - these new-wave products include ceiling medallions, chair-rail profiles, fireplace surrounds and wainscot paneling. Milled similarly to real wood, but costing a lot less, classically styled composite architectural woodwork products look expensive when finished with a high-quality paint or stain. Some wood-composite architectural products are covered in premium hardwood veneers and come ready-to-finish. "The beauty of this system is that it duplicates, very authentically, the paneling and Old World feeling of classic New England architecture," says Susan Dearborn, president, Design Solutions Inc., Boston and Palm Beach, Fla. "It's ideal for either new homes or older homes whose paneling has been destroyed and complements other architectural elements like tin ceilings and balustrades." For more information about the New England Classic Raised Panel System, call (888) 460-6324 or visit the company's Web site at http://www.NewEnglandClassic.com.