Crown moulding can be used to quickly and easily accessorize areas of your home that would require a full renovation to attain similar results. With the proper tools it’s quite easy to install while lending a feel of classic styling to the room. That said, maintaining consistency when it comes to crown moulding is important. Homes that have crown moulding also typically have other types of trim work such as baseboards and wainscotting. In this article we’ll go over three crown moulding ideas for your home.
Crown Moulding On Kitchen Soffits
Kitchen soffits, also known as bulkheads, are box-like structures that fill the space between the top of your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling. Quite often they’re used to hide wiring, plumbing or dead space. In many modern homes kitchen soffits are left open, but that doesn’t make them much more attractive. Crown moulding can be used to add some detail to this dead space by applying it to the tops of your kitchen cabinets. By adding crown moulding to the top edges of cabinets with open soffits you can reduce the harsh angle that leads from the cabinet face to the back wall. If you have bulkheads, the crown moulding can add some detail to what is otherwise a bland and boring box.
Crown Moulding Between the Wall And Ceiling
This is probably the most classic use of crown moulding and can be used to cover up angles that are slightly off, paint marks between the wall and ceiling or other irregularities in this area. Crown moulding can also be used to hide wiring that runs along the ceiling. Because it comes in a wide variety of designs, crown moulding can be matched to the room’s furniture and layout.
Crown Moulding To Dress Up The Front Door
The front door of your house is typically the most notable feature as someone walks up, so small adjustments to this area can make for noticeable results. Adding crown moulding to the top edge of your front door is a quick and easy way to add instant curb appeal to your house. The wide variety of designs, once again, allows for the chosen piece to fit in with the look of the rest of the property.