Because crown molding is so thick and ornate, it can weigh down the room and make it seem to shrink. Trim is still possible with details that expand the room.

Typically found in traditional homes, molding has been used throughout architectural history to embellish walls and ceilings. Whether crown mouldings around the ceiling, or wall moldings creating a ...

Crown molding is a type of decorative trim added to the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling. It’s an architectural ...

Crown molding is a traditional architectural feature that's been used in home design for hundreds of years. Acting as the divider between the wall and ceiling, crown molding elevates a room, 'crowning ...

1/7: A stud finder is a quick and efficient way of marking out studs. Hillary Sorenson / The Forum 2/7: Once the first four pieces of crown molding are laid, take extra care when matching the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A man hangs crown molding along a popcorn ceiling - Jodijacobson/Getty Images If you purchase a home, some of the design choices ...

Dear Matt: Adding crown molding is the finishing touch to make any room look truly elegant. As you have found, it is not easy to fit the corners properly. I have done remodeling in many homes where ...

Adding sculptured trim such as crown molding, door casing and baseboard can add a rich look to your home. And if you do it yourself, the cost can be minimal. Crown molding is the sculptured trim ...

Intricate crown molding and baseboards—you know, the kind with scrollwork and dentils and multiple layers—are all well and good in a restored historic apartment in some romantic European city. But if ...