Image from: thisoldhouse.com Crown molding is the decorations on the icing on the cake, and finishes off a space or object with beauty and elegance. It looks like it should be simple to do - but it's not. I painfully discovered this the first time I tried to do it myself to finish off the kinda-custom storage cabinet I made awhile back. The problem is that unlike baseboards or other trim you may use in your home crown molding involves cutting compound angles which gets, well . . . mathy…

The comprehensive DIY guide to cutting and installing crown molding & trim installation from the construction and home improvement experts.

Orac Decor Luxxus Crown Molding C355 (C355) -- Crown Molding Dimensions: Crown Molding Length: 6-1/2 ft., Crown Molding Height: 1-3/8 in., Crown Molding Projection: 4-3/8 in.

Hey all! It’s a new year, and that means some fun new projects up in here. In between the decluttering (I’m attacking the excess Christmas decor) I finished up a project I’ve wanted to do for YEARS. I told you way back when in this post that I didn’t know how to cope or cut crown molding – so I’ve always used the corner pieces like these when installing crown: And I really love them – they add a little extra architectural interest. And they fit right into the corners and make the…

Invite a warm glow into your home with uplighting in your crown molding. Our step-by-step instructions make installation easy.

Master bedroom redo, installing crown molding.

It is that time of year again!!! Yes y'all...... my favorite thing to do is go to the Decorator Show House. I have lived in Atlanta since 1990 and have never missed it. That is 21 years people!!! If you are a designer....a blogger....a regular person....you work in boring old insurance [Maria!] and you need inspiration then this is the event for you! More than 35 designers.....24 interior rooms....and 3 garden spaces are going to be completely redesigned just for you! This year the home is a…

Molding & Trim on This Old House

Cutting crown molding can be frustrating. Using crown molding templates helps take the confusion out of cutting crown molding.

Molding & Trim on This Old House

Welcome to day 16 of my 31 Day Series, Building Character. Today, I'm going to let you in on a deep, dark secret of my Hubbies. I am going to share how he created the illusion of super thick crown molding throughout our home. Instead of paying a substantial price for substantial moldings, he created a semi-faux molding from medium grade crown molding and decorative picture frame trim... First, he installed a basic crown molding. Then, about 3 inches below the crown he installed decorative…

Greetings all, thanks for the sweet words on the office upgrades from yesterday! As promised, here’s more information on the library bookcase unit we put together with IKEA pieces - we added trim, hardware, and lights to customize it for my office. I know the pink isn’t for everyone, but I ...

Molding & Trim on This Old House

The design experts at HGTV.com show you how thin molding and paint can be used to give the illusion of high-end crown molding.

From measuring to cutting to coping, discover how to easily install crown molding and add sculptural interest to your rooms.

Yesterday we shared with you photos of the crown molding we installed in our office . Today we’ll share with you how we did it and what we learned along the way. First we purchased our crown molding from Lowe’s. Read more about that here. We wiped the boards down with a cloth to r