Article: Crown molding adds a regal touch to a room

Adding sculptured trim such as crown molding, door casing and baseboard can add a rich look to your home. And if you do it yourself, the cost can be minimal.

Crown molding is the sculptured trim molding normally applied to the wall where it meets the ceiling. Even without modifying door molding or baseboard, the positive impact crown molding can have on the appearance of a room is unbelievable.

Imagine a light-colored ceiling trimmed at its perimeter with an elegant crown molding stained or painted to match the room's door trim, along with low-key wallpaper or paint that's slightly darker than the ceiling to cover the walls. The combination is every bit as beautiful today as it was over 100 ...

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