Crown molding short ceiling

Simple crown molding used on top of wall and on ceiling

Ornate trim can make a room feel heavy and outdated, but modern crown molding can help you achieve a sleek, high-end look.

How to easily install crown molding with wood corner pieces

Crown molding is a classic way to add a refined quality to the rooms in your home. This design feature was created to embellish the architecture of homes and public places. There are so many different kinds of crown molding, all with their own design, patterns, width, and color. When deciding whether to add this […]

Crown molding style; painted same color as wall Wall color - London Marriott Hotel County Hall

Crown molding can accessorize your home by creating visual interest. Rooms like the dining room, living room, and even the primary bedroom can benefit from crown molding when it's styled tastefully.

Crown molding gives a room an elegant touch and highlights the architectural features of the walls and ceilings. If you plan on installing crown molding in your home, you might be wondering which rooms should have crown molding and which rooms would be better left without it. We did some research to find out which […]

I will go ahead and say this up front. I cheated on this project and bought pre-made crown molding corners. There, I said it. Why? Because crown molding is a very, very difficult project to take on. It involves lots of cuts, lots of precision, and a whole lot of accuracy. And it's not that I don't strive for all of those things, but it was just more than I wanted to take on.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings are undeniably dreamy, but these kinds of architectural features not always the reality for many homeowners and renters. Oftentimes, you get stuck with low-ceiling rooms that feel like they’re literally cramping your style. Fear not though—low ceilings don’t have to be a stylistic setback. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to make your walls appear taller and your home more expansive.

In the picture below I’ve installed, primed and caulked, a whole bunch of moldings in this tall room. If I still had the before picture of this room, you’d see just a big box with tiny…