8 Ways to Use Crown Molding 

To most homeowners, crown molding installation is a fix-it-all that you can use to decorate your home for various projects. That is mainly because they find it quite simple to install and it acts as an elegant & decorative accessory.

However, while this is true to some extent, not every home style goes well with crown molding. More notably, crown molding is usually misused and overused, especially in modern houses. So, if you’re planning to install a crown in your house, there are some things you need to consider.

Thankfully, I’ll show you various ways you can use crown molding to fit the specific style of your home.

Various ways of using crown molding around your home

1. Installing it between the wall & the ceiling

Mounting crown where the ceiling and the wall meet is one of the most popular uses of crown molding. It instantly gives the room a formal appearance and hides any unsightly mishaps in the corners. More notably, this decorative touch is quite effective in bedrooms, living rooms as well as dining rooms. In addition, it gives you the chance to accent the room’s color scheme with your favorite paint.

When it comes to the actual installation, the molding is attached to the walls and ceiling at a 45-deg angle. While at the corners, these pieces are either joined with coped or mitered joints. Note, cutting these corners requires considerable skill. For that reason, you should consider hiring skilled personnel for such areas to avoid any mishaps. However, with time and practice, you can also cut them perfectly, provided you’ve got the right tools.

2. Above the Kitchen Cabinets

Most kitchen cabinets leave a space known as cabinet soffits between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet. This leaves unappealing cabinet edges exposed, thus affecting your kitchen design. However, there are various techniques you can adopt to make your kitchen space look better.

For instance, you can simply extend the cabinets to the ceiling to get rid of the soffits. Alternatively, you can install crown molding along the edges to cover it up. If you’ve got the right tools & skills, performing this task will be quite simple. Besides, you only need a saw, hammer, wood filler, nails, and a miter box. All in all, this solution will add an ideal amount of flair to the cabinet soffits and enhance the room’s visual height.

3. Decorate interior doorways/ archways

Most indoor wall openings with doors usually have trims installed around them. However, that’s not always the case with empty door openings. Surprisingly, installing crown molding around such openings is a great way to enhance the entrance to the dining/ living room. At the same time, this provides a unique distinction where the living rooms and dining room are connected.

In addition, using crown molding around interior doorways and archways provides height and accentuates the space. Best of all, installing trims around passageways is a relatively simple task. Yet it offers a great way to finish off the doorway with a more refined look.

4. Bordering coffered ceilings

You can also incorporate crown molding design ideas in ceilings with beams & post designs, otherwise known as coffered ceilings. The moldings will make the room appear larger while adding ambiance to it. More notably, they accentuate the height of the room and create a more appealing look.

Moreover, using the same crown in the surrounding space is a great way to create more elaborate coffered ceilings. Better still, this design will create more architectural elements and a cohesive interior design.

5. Create corner blocks

Adding corner blocks to your crown molding design results in a timeless & traditional-inspired design. Best of all, they add a classic look to the room, even in simple, modern-style moldings. Besides, corner blocks are available in several different styles, ranging from ornate to simple. Better still, you can either install them on the inside or outside corners of the room.

6. Finish partial walls

Partial walls like knee walls and pony walls separate rooms while keeping the safe space more open. Also, some partial walls extend further upward, but they don’t touch the ceiling, creating an inbuilt design. Such walls are found in closet spaces and home library shelves, especially if the room has taller ceilings.

Whichever the case, installing moldings to the top of these partial walls adds a finishing touch. At the same time, the molding will create a more elegant and cohesive look throughout your home. Moreover, they offer a great solution for concealing accent lighting or soft ambient lighting under high ceilings in taller partial walls.

7. Finishing entry door headers

Crown molding installation on both sides of entryway door headers is another incredible way to use these moldings in your home. Besides, crown moldings are crafted from several types of long-lasting materials like weather-resistant urethane and stainable woods. For that, you can use these moldings to finish door headers situated in any location in your home.

The only drawback with this design idea is that dust and dirt tend to accumulate on the top surface of the molding over time. Thankfully, you can easily clean up the surface with a long duster or vacuum hose.

8. Framing windows / mirrors

Lastly, installing crown molding around a window will make a significant change in the appearance of the room. For instance, the room will look bright, while the window will seem larger right away. In addition, the moldings will act as a visual anchor for treatments and curtains hanging inside the window frame.

As for mirrors, this design idea is ideal for oversized vanity mirrors that are already fixed in your bathroom walls. Just make sure you select a crown molding that complements the existing moldings in your bathroom. More importantly, choose a water-resistant and lightweight type of molding like urethane crown molding. This will help it to withstand any excessive moisture in the bathroom.

Conclusion

As you can see there are multiple ways to incorporate crown molding in your home improvement project. So, check out the most creative ways, and feel free to use them in your next crown molding project!

People Also Ask

• Can you install crown moldings in bathrooms?

Yes! Installing crown molding in a bathroom offers several benefits including adding an elegant look to its decor. However, avoid installing moldings made up of materials that are susceptible to moisture in such areas. Instead, choose a crown molding made up of moisture-resistant material like urethane.

•  Why install crown molding in a room?

Crown moldings are used as decorative finishing elements in interior walls where the ceiling and the wall meet. However, you can also use it to cap columns, cabinets, and other surfaces around the home.

• What does the term ‘crown’ in crown moldings mean?

Crown moldings are intended for use at the top of the room. Therefore, the term ‘crown’ implies that they’re used to decorate the top part of a room.