Capitals are the “tops” of columns.  Wood capitals are not only important parts of columns because they contribute to columns’ structures, wood capitals are important because they are the most decorative portion of columns.

Wood columns generally carry few decorative features. They might have fluting, or groves, up the vertical lines of the column.  Wood capitals can be carved with beautiful classical motifs, such as scrolls or acanthus leaves, decorations that date back to classical Greece.

Wood capitals give you more flexibility in choosing your columns because you can match the wood column and wood capital of your choice. In addition, wood capitals can be purchased either to bear weight or to be simply decorative, allowing you even more flexibility.  In addition, wood capitals and columns can be used either in the interior or exterior of your home.

Wood capitals and columns have a texture and lend a feeling of warm that no other building material can match.  If you are considering staining your wood capitals and columns, you have almost no other choice than to go for wood as your capital and column material.  Stained wood is the appearance of choice for many.