Lintels offer a harmonious balance between form and function, providing both structural support and visual beauty.  Ornamental lintels can either be used as an eye-catching horizontal decoration topping off a doorway or built with materials such as wood or metal for added strength while also reinforcing your home's aesthetics.  Examples of ornamental lintels are displayed proudly in many structures from ages past - from ancient Egyptian hypostyle halls to Indian Buddhist cave temples carved directly into solid rock walls!