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Cupola Lighting Ideas to Capture the Imagination

1/25/2018

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When it comes to lighting up your cupola, a lantern is the perfect way to add another layer of personality to your home. Cupola lanterns are easy to install and maintain, and many designs have a rich history behind them. Here are three of our favorite cupola lighting ideas to inspire you.

Pineapple - the Symbol of Hospitality

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Our beautiful bronze Lanai Lantern is shaped like a pineapple, the traditional symbol of hospitality. According to legend, when the sea captains of New England would return home from trading among the Caribbean Islands they would spear a pineapple onto the fence post of their home. This let their friends know of their safe return. The pineapple also served as an invitation to visit, share food and drink, and listen to tales of their voyages.
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As this legend spread, colonial innkeepers began adding pineapples to their signs and advertisements. Bedposts carved in the shape of pineapples were a common sight at inns throughout the colonies. The tradition carries on to this day, with pineapples serving as popular motifs for door knockers, gateposts, serving dishes, and more. Extend the warm of light of hospitality to your guests with the lovely Lanai Lantern.

Onion Lanterns by the Sea

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The distinctive design of the Onion Lantern is readily found throughout coastal communities. First introduced in the early 1800s, onion lanterns were used as nighttime work lights on fishing vessels. They are named for their onion-shaped globes, which protected the flame from rain, wind, and sea spray. A cage - originally made from tin - was added to protect the globe from breaking. Onion Lanterns are the perfect addition to any beach cottage or Cape Cod home.

Colonial Designs: Where Traditional and Contemporary Meet

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While most homes have been illuminated by electric light for over 120 years, the most popular fixture designs often evoke the pre-electric Colonial era. The enduring appeal of Colonial lanterns goes beyond mere antique ambiance: their simple yet functional designs are complementary to nearly every decor and taste. Whether your decorating style is rustic or postmodern, a Colonial lantern is the perfect accent. Colonial lanterns come in many shapes and sizes, but their common theme is strong lines and simple design.

Cupola Lighting Ideas from the Experts at Valley Forge Cupolas

Cupola lanterns are a great way to add curb appeal and character to your home. With a dozen styles to choose from, we can pair you with the perfect lantern. Call us today at 866-400-1776 for more cupola lighting ideas from the cupola experts.
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Barn Building Ideas: Crown Your Barn With a Handcrafted Cupola

1/18/2018

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Cupolas have been adorning barns for hundreds of years. In addition to their ornamental benefits, cupolas help increase the lifespan of barns and improve the health of barn animals. If you are looking for barn building ideas, a cupola should definitely be on your list!

The Benefits of Barn Cupolas

The most dangerous thing to a barn is moisture. Moist air promotes mold and mildew growth, leading to wood rot and compromising the structural integrity of the barn. Furthermore, moist air is unhealthy for animals, trapping ammonia and other noxious fumes, leading to sickness and even death. Chickens, especially, rely on efficient ventilation to prevent respiratory illnesses that can wipe out a flock.

Barn Building Ideas from Valley Forge Cupolas

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This fantastic 62’ barn boasts a perfectly matched pair of 36” concave cupolas with louvers. Their simple, yet sleek, design mimics that of the barn, accentuating its classic beauty. Topped with a copper running horse weathervane, this barn is the epitome of form and function.
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Our 42” Elite style cupola is the perfect crowning flourish to this pole barn, and the howling wolf weathervane looks ready to run off across the hills. The copper roof of the cupola will develop a beautiful patina over time, blending seamlessly into the colors of the barn. If you like a truly coordinated look, we also offer colored aluminum roofs for our cupolas.
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Long rooflines - such as this 65’ barn - are perfect for hosting a trio of cupolas. The center cupola is 48” wide with matched 32” cupolas on either end. The double arched louvers of the Hartford style cupola add much-needed ventilation to the barn as well as a touch of elegance.
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This exquisite 30’ barn is topped with an elegant 36” Carlisle cupola. The windows of the cupola perfectly mirror the windows of the barn and bring even more natural light into the structure. If you prefer an all wood look, our cupolas are available in beautiful Western Red Cedar.
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Here we see another 36” Carlisle cupola atop a classic 30’ red barn. Our vinyl cupolas can easily be painted to match your barn and form a cohesive look. Whether your tastes run toward modern or antique, our Pennsylvania craftsmen can design a cupola that perfectly matches your barn-building ideas.

Custom Barn Cupolas from Valley Forge Cupolas

If your barn-building ideas aren’t complete without a cupola, call us today at 866-400-1776. Our cupola specialists love helping customers’ cupola dreams come true! For outstanding quality and craftsmanship, choose Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes.
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Unique Mailboxes for Rural Homes

1/12/2018

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With unique mailboxes for rural homes, visitors have an elegant landmark to direct them to your home. In rural areas, homes are often set back from the road and driveways can be obscured by trees. Having a unique mailbox helps your home standout and provides a lovely first impression. The new line of mailboxes from Valley Forge Cupolas can be customized to suit any taste and are made with the same durable materials and outstanding quality as our custom cupolas.

Unique Mailboxes for Rural Living

Our metal mailboxes are available in a variety of finishes and colors, depending on the model. These include:
  • Bronze
  • ​Copper
  • Brass
  • Pewter
  • Black
  • White
  • Green
  • Burgundy
  • Red
  • Sandstone
We have five unique mailbox designs to choose from:
  1. Eagle Aluminum - This classic design features a patriotic eagle on the door. Available in four colors, all the finishes come with gold-accented flags and doors.
  2. Rural Aluminum - The simple yet graceful lines of this mailbox complement any home. It comes in 6 finishes, including polished copper and beautiful white.
  3. Whitehall Aluminum - The old-fashioned elegance of this design pairs perfectly with the character of older homes. Choose from 4 classic colors: black, white, green or bronze.
  4. Newport Metal - This is the quintessential mailbox, a design that has remained popular for decades due to its simple and practical charm. It features the most color options of any model, with eight beautiful colors to choose from, including red and burgundy.
  5. Chalet Metal - Add a touch of sophistication to your home with this magnificent mailbox. Its domed roof and stylized insets are eye-catching in any of the four available colors.

Fabulous Mailbox Posts

To complement your unique mailbox, we offer five mailbox post designs:
  • Annapolis is a traditional, straight post
  • Dover has a boxed base
  • Hartford has bottom trim
  • Madison features a raised panel base
  • Providence has raised panels on both base and top
Every post can be fitted with a newspaper box if desired, keeping your paper high and dry. The posts can be further customized with the addition of address signs - both hanging and directly mounted - or brass address numbers.

Cultivate Curb Appeal with Unique Mailboxes from Valley Forge Cupolas

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Fantastic Finished Garage Ideas from Valley Forge Cupolas

1/4/2018

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Having a polished, functional garage is the dream of many homeowners, but it can be difficult to make a garage both beautiful and usable. Adding one of our lovely cupolas to your garage can open up a whole new world of possibilities. If you are looking for inspiration, here are some finished garage ideas from Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes.

Get the Most from Your Garage with a Custom Cupola

Do you have dreams of turning your garage into the ideal man cave or she shed? A quiet retreat from the noise and bustle of your home? Perhaps you need a functional space to work on projects and store tools? Or is your garage simply a storage space for outdoor and oversized items? Whatever plan you have for your garage, a cupola can help bring it to fruition.
  • Here comes the sun - Adding a window cupola to your garage allows natural light to flood the space, increasing visibility and reducing your reliance on electric lighting. Having more usable light is a great benefit in a workshop, and exposure to natural light is good for your health and happiness.
  • ​Fresh air, inside and out - Louver cupolas add much needed ventilation to garages, which are generally closed off and develop stale air. By keeping air moving, louver cupolas keep garages cooler in the summer and help reduce moisture. This protects items you have stored in there and makes your garage more comfortable to work in. It also helps vent unpleasant fumes put off from items such as fuel cans and fertilizer bags.
  • Aesthetics are everything - Garages are often a neglected, utilitarian space when they can be a beautiful extension of your home. There are a host of customization options available for cupolas, allowing you to match them to your needs and tastes. And our cupola materials are designed to last a lifetime, from painted vinyl or Western red cedar to shiny or patinated copper.

Make Your Garage Complete with a Custom Cupola

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