Casa Zimmermann

Casa Zimmermann This is our renovation project in Covington Ga, watch this beautiful 1885’s Victorian come to life!

10/30/2025

A much needed update on our Renovation…. All final inspections are completed! We are ready for the Holidays! Casa Zimmermann is a dream come true! ♥️

07/13/2025

Just to educate others about trim and ornamentations on homes, interior and exterior…

Exterior trim on houses, in the form of decorative and functional elements, has a rich and ancient history, making it difficult to pinpoint a single "establishment" year.
However, some key periods and examples demonstrate its evolution:
Ancient Civilizations: Exterior ornamentation dates back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Egyptian architecture, for example, featured carved stone molding like the cavetto and torus to adorn columns and buildings. The Greeks later embraced carved stone or marble borders for their decorative qualities. The Romans, in turn, were influenced by Greek architecture and incorporated many decorative details, including simplified molded designs.
Medieval and Renaissance Periods: Ornamentation continued to be important in the architectural styles that followed, including the Renaissance era, which saw a renewed interest in ancient ornamentation techniques, according to Skurman Architects.
18th and 19th Centuries (Colonial America and Beyond): In early Colonial America, architecture initially drew on popular European styles, but later developed a taste for designs inspired by Greek and Roman forms (Federal style). Trim during this period was often simple yet elegant and handcrafted.
1850s and the Victorian Era: Machine-processed moldings became more widely available around 1850, facilitating the design and use of trims. The Victorian era, from approximately 1860 to 1900, is particularly known for its elaborate and ornate exterior trim, often featuring scrollwork, brackets, and other decorative elements collectively known as "gingerbread trim".
In essence, exterior trim and ornamentation have been a continuous element in architectural history, evolving from ancient carvings to the elaborate details of the Victorian era and beyond.

Hello Fall! 🍁🍂
10/03/2022

Hello Fall! 🍁🍂

12/24/2021

Installing Pavers

Framing Mode 🔨 🧱👷🏻‍♂️👷🏼‍♂️👷🏻‍♂️
10/17/2021

Framing Mode 🔨 🧱👷🏻‍♂️👷🏼‍♂️👷🏻‍♂️

02/07/2021

SNEAK PEEK ->Master Bathroom

There is so much hope in a little flower.
10/26/2020

There is so much hope in a little flower.

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