Add Curb Appeal with a Historically Accurate Cupola
Whether you live in a home that was just built or a centuries-old house, you can add a touch of old-fashioned authenticity with a cupola perched on the roof. Wooden cupolas were a common sight on American barns and stables back in the day, and today more grandiose versions add elegance to select public buildings.
There’s nothing that says a cupola can’t work on a private residence too. You can make your house stand out from the others on the block with something like this adorning the roof.
Aside from looking pretty, cupolas have a functional purpose: the little windows built into the sides allow light to filter into the house. Think of them as a historically correct skylight.
The classical cupola pictured here is one of several designed by William E. Poole for Fypon, a company that specializes in decorative molding, trim, millwork, etc. They promise this sturdy piece will last a lifetime and never chip, flake, or decay.
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