Family rooms and living rooms have a lot of similar uses, but there is a difference. A living room is typically closer to the front of the house, and the family room is generally located towards the back. In the family room, crown moulding should be used to create separation between the walls and ceilings.
It can also be used to emphasize the top and bottom edges of a fireplace, as pictured above. Notice how the designer chose to play with different colors for different features. The fireplace moulding is a deep charcoal, while the rest of the moulding is a stark white. This was a clever choice that really complements and considers the design aesthetic of the entire room. Kitchens are another fantastic area to invest in crown moulding.
We also need to take into consideration the square footage of the room when choosing crown size. For example, it may be tempting to create a large elaborate crown for a formal office.
However, even if the room has high ceilings, a large crown will look overbearing if the room does not have ample square footage. A better solution is to choose a well designed crown moulding that is proportionate to the scale of the room, and choose other trim elements such as a paneled wainscoting and grander door casings to add a touch of luxury. Here crown WOCM see more details below has classic craftsman design elements.
The square footage and level of formality of the room can help determine what crown size in that range is appropriate. Click here to see this foam crown molding kit on Amazon.
Wood and plaster tend to be cheaper, while metal tends to be the most expensive option. If you are planning on installing the crown molding yourself, you will only have to worry about this cost and the cost of any materials needed to install the crown molding. You will need to purchase or buy tools such as a saw, a stud finder, and a tape measure. You will also need consumables such as nails and sandpaper. While this can be pricy, especially if you have to purchase the larger tools, it will still be cheaper than hiring a professional.
While crown molding is a great choice, there are other trim options that you can use instead. Using an alternative is cheaper than installing authentic crown molding, and it is easier to install. There are a few popular alternatives. Medium-density fiberboard molding is made up of a mixture of wood chips and shavings, sawdust, and resin.
Medium-density fiberboard is significantly cheaper than conventional crown molding, so you might be more likely to be able to trim your entire home, even if you have a budget. There are drawbacks to this option, however.
Medium-density fiberboard cannot be used where there is high humidity. Dixon himself loves moldings from the s, when rooms started getting more modern and molding became flatter, with less detail. He does like to see people experimenting with materials. But what Dixon really admires is the persistent tradition of historically appropriate molding. Among them: C. But there are still opportunities to be creative.
For example, an elaborate crown might be a fun trick in a tiny powder room, drawing the eye up to distract from the fact that the room is very small. But usually, a heavy crown in a small room will only feel oppressive. I encourage people to keep it simple; ornate is just a distraction. Dixon also prefers to see molding of the appropriate era. Paint color can really make a difference in how the high the ceiling feels. Fans of modern architecture often want to dispense with molding altogether.
That depends on when the molding was installed. But again: Moldings are there for a reason. Remodeling projects large and small come with lots of forks in the road.
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