After dinner at a friend’s house, the takeaway impression
you came home with is that you absolutely loved the elegance that crown molding
brought to their dining room. Your home improvement thoughts begin racing. At
this point, many people get overwhelmed with the idea and let the attempt to add
texture become fleeting. However, if you go step by step, you will lift your
gloomy room to a new level of distinction. Occasionally, some households start
spending more time thinking about the installation process. It’s better to
start at the beginning: visualize the choices. Worry about the installation
later, or contact an installer.
Your room height
First and foremost, you want to consider your ceiling height
in order to determine the right size of crown molding. Professionals recommend
that for a regular ceiling height measuring 8-9 feet, you don’t want to use
huge pieces of molding. Wide molding will shrink the room and overpower the
furniture and walls. An 8 foot ceiling often will look higher with an added
crown mold. If you’re working with a taller ceiling, feel free to use wide
molds because smaller molds appear inconsequential. If you are considering
adding crown molding outside, there are even wider crown moldings available.
Select your mold
The rule of thumb is that you really need to consider size
and proportions. It’s also important to consider the style and material. One thing you should consider is how the crown
molding fits with the character of the room including the art, decorations and
furniture. However, if you are considering upgrading that too, first visualize how
it will fit together. Are you going traditional, contemporary, modern, Greek
Revival, Early American, Colonial Revival, or Federal? There are a lot of
wonderful ways to incorporate crown molding for the classy cozy feel you
desire. One choice that many homeowners find daunting is sorting through the
variety of materials available. The truth is that there are several guides
available that explain which type of material is right for your room. For
instance, plaster is suggested for a grand interior while the ultralight
medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is best in rooms where trim is already painted.[1]
When considering color, it’s a chance to use an accent color
to either match the ceiling or to match existing cabinetry found in the room.[2] Design
experts often suggest that you select colors that blend well with the walls,
windows and doors. Typically, households choose to paint the trim a shade darker
than the wall colors. However, many households that enjoy more color choose to
an attractive balance by bringing together colors that are located close to
each other on a color wheel.
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