Elda Titus

By adding the right lighting accent, buildings become transformed and value enhanced for years to come. Custom features are a great way to achieve a one-of-a kind look that stands out. Today there has been a rebirth of interest in cupolas for their decorative accent as well as outdoor lighting.

Cupolas have enchanted us throughout the centuries, and capture the beauty and serenity of the past. They add class, sophistication, or a little country charm to the roof of your buildings.

Today, wood cupolas are popular for homes, garages, professional buildings and many other structures, creating a new bold look. Cupolas are the small structure often seen on the rooftops, having the appearance of a miniature gazebo.

No matter where you live on this great earth—when one sees the five intertwined rings we think of the Olympics. And wherever we live in this world and see steeples we observe it as a place to worship. So how did these symbols become universal?

Symbols are objects or pictures that represent a much larger idea. Symbols have played a significant role throughout history in how ideas become and influence our culture. It has been said that symbols represent and communicate who we are and what we value as a society. No matter where you live...

Create a country motif with charm, elegance and stateliness to an otherwise ordinary looking structure. Outdoor decorating has become a great way to improve the value of your home or business. Because it is the first thing people see when they drive up.

In the United States, the dome has become an architectural icon of choice for government buildings. Their stateliness adds beauty that fits the grandeur of most capitol buildings, a status-marking identification.

One of the most famous landmarks of the United States is the United States Capitol with the cupola or dome that graces its roofline. The Capitol dome, with its pure white sandstone is radiant-a symbol of democracy and strength. A breathtaking site when illuminated at night it is a fitting...

As the United States grew it is clear that state governments saw the dome of the United States Capitol building as the American architectural icon of choice. Many states chose to emulate the structure to varying degrees in the construction of their own state capitols by incorporating a central dome or cupola in their designs.

With the addition of a cupola you can improve not only attic ventilation but achieve a dramatic exterior focal point which adds warmth, tradition and a little country charm that will add value to your property for years to come.