Gable Finish. Gable finish should correspond with that of the sides of the house in all of its details; and if a box cornice is to be returned upon the gable, the return should be the same as the projection upon the sides, as at k in Fig. 102. The peak of the gable is a suitable place for ornamentation, but, while a simple design often may be desirable, much of the decoration which is made there is not artistic. It is impossible for many workmen to realize that expensive elaboration is not so pleasing to the cultured taste as a simple, dignified design.