Crown molding is an architectural design feature that adds a finished touch to any room. Because it fills the space between the top of a wall and the ceiling, it is an area the eye is naturally drawn to.
There are many different types of crown molding, which can make it difficult to choose. The following guidelines will make it easier for you to select the right crown molding for any room in your home.
Style of Room: Is the room you’re adding crown molding to modern in design? French country? Cosmopolitan chic? There’s a crown molding to fit every design style. For example, a modern design requires a crown molding that is simple and sleek in design. If your room is decorated in a French country style, you may go with a thicker, more ornate design.
Room Height: Any crown molding you select should fit scale of the room. A rule of thumb to go by is that the higher the ceiling, the wider (thicker) the crown molding can be.
Tip: Crown molding comes in sizes that range from a slender two inches and goes on up to 18 or 20 inches in width. Rooms with lower than average ceilings (eg, 8 feet) should stick with crown molding that is 2-3 inches in width.
Baseboards: Does the room you’re thinking of putting crown molding in have baseboards or other architectural details? If so, the crown molding should complement it in style. Otherwise, the room can look “choppy” in design. This means choosing crown molding that is complementary in size and style.
Hiring a professional crown molding installation contractor to complete your home improvement project will ensure that it brings out the beauty of the room the way you intended.
