The earliest wallpapers in the 16th century were used in small spaces in common homes in Europe, and by the 20th century, wallpaper was popular in all rooms, including palaces, mansions, brownstones and glamorous high-rises.
Interior wall finishes must follow NYC code 801.1 and National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] code 286 to maintain appropriate fire resistance inside buildings.
Old oak cabinets with outdated hardware in a kitchen with wood, louvered, bi-fold doors concealing the laundry space can drag down the most optimistic of homeowners after a while.
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) allows minor alterations and ordinary repairs to a property without a special permit as found in building code section §28-105.4.2.
From ancient Greece, through the centuries in all of Europe to our own New York City, interior wall molding and trim has graced walls in castles and palaces, manor houses, brownstones, condos and humble homes alike.
