Crown molding changes the perceived shape of a room. In a space that's tall and narrow, adding a crown accentuates ceiling height while creating the illusion of width. Select a profile that ...

Crown molding can be "floated" at what would be a typical ceiling height. A ceiling could slope in sections, and meet dormer windows in other areas. By wrapping the room with an ample crown ...

Some crown moldings consist of multiple pieces built up to achieve a larger and more ornate look. The height of the ceiling and proportions of the room usually determine how big to go. Many crown ...

The crown molding should be more vertically oriented ... giving the illusion of height. A second approach is to change the room’s proportions. For example, for a renovation I did with ...

Charlie from Easley, S.C., wrote to me with a problem I have at my own home. He’s got crown molding in at least one room of his home, and in the winter months, a gap appears between the top of ...

While a fresh coat of paint can easily transform a living space, another easy and fairly affordable designer element that will instantly elevate the look of a room is crown molding. Often ...