I have a large open entryway between my kitchen and family room. I felt there was an opportunity here to add some detail. I began a search online for a corbel. Since it’s a large opening, I felt that it needed a larger corbel. A smaller corbel wouldn’t look balanced. There are many choices from restored pieces, to pre made standard sizes, or custom made. After a long search online, and a lot of thought, I found this one on ETSY. I ordered it unfinished so I could paint it the same color as the woodwork.

After painting the corbel, it was time to attach it. With a hand held electric drill, I drilled two holes, one at the top and one at the bottom. It is easier to nail in something heavy when the nail holes are pre drilled. After positioning the corbels where I wanted them, I then nailed them in. I also caulked around the corbel to make any cracks disappear. I pounded in the nails and covered the holes with wood fill. I then painted over the area.