Linda Applewhite's architectural details

"Architectural Interiors" stresses this important rule of homeownership - never underestimate the potential of good bones!

What are "good bones?" Simply put, they're the basic structure, architectural elements, and fundamental characteristics that make up a home-from windows and doors to columns and arches, railings, pediments, fireplaces and beyond.

Author Linda Applewhite shows how to create a comprehensive building plan to turn your house into a home through the magic of finding and using the right bones.

It offers creative solutions such as adding a column or pillar to define a space, installing unusual cabinetry to give structure, adding a set of elaborate moldings for extra elegance, or installing French doors to connect a room to the garden.