What are Corbels Corbels?
Corbel is an architectural or structural element that is used to support overhanging ledges by transmitting the overhanging horizontal surface on the vertical surface of the wall or other support structure. Corbel Corbel is specially designed for use for this purpose with boards, especially in home design and most often in kitchens. Corbels Corbels can be decorative, functional or both and can have many shapes. A typical basic shape is the right triangle, with a right angle located where vertical and horizontal surfaces meet. Corbel usually extends from this point out and down, and the element usually extends further than the horizontal element and is connected to the horizontal and vertical surfaces by mechanical means, adhesives or both. While the appearance of corbels can vary very much, the basic principle is the same for all such supports. Corbel plates are basically L -shaped holders that are admittedOjens to the vertical surface under the counter with a right angle L located at the point where the counter and the vertical surface meet. The weight of the overhanging counter is transferred to the corbel part connected to the vertical surface.
shapes and patterns for Corbels Corbels are also very different. The simplest are the basic L -shaped consoles, but they can be complicated decorative elements with rolling, carvings, decorative forged iron and almost endless diversity of color combinations, shapes and materials. Specific Corbels design elements are most often selected according to the overall design or architectural theme of the space in which they are found, and can add a pleasant accent to the appearance of the room in addition to functionality.
wood, stone, metal and cast materials such as resin or concrete can be used for Corbels. Are often painted or finished to match counters or other structural elements in the areawhere it is installed. Corbels can also be coordinated with bar stools or chairs designed for use on the counter.