Crown Molding - Important Architectural Role in the Interior Design of Your Home

Published: 03/31/2020 05:10:00 PM

When you walk into an empty room, what is the first thing you notice? For many people, it's the height and vast feeling of the walls and ceiling. To create a beautiful balance between the walls and ceiling, invest in ceiling crown molding for your home. Ceiling crown molding can visually transform a room, help balance room proportions, and can play an important architectural role in the interior design of your home. As a homeowner or interior designer, it is important to keep in mind some simple rules when choosing the perfect crown molding for a particular space. Read below for some tips on how to pick the correct size and style of ceiling crown molding.

The Benefits of Crown Molding

Historically, crown molding was installed for practical reasons. It was originally designed to smooth the space where the ceiling and walls meet, especially when they were made of different materials. Over time, moldings grew more and more elegant. Today, a decorative crown molding can completely elevate a room by lifting your gaze to look up at the ceiling. A beautifully designed ceiling crown molding can make a room seem larger and grander than it actually is. Additionally, it can cover chips in the paint or cracks in the ceiling of a room.

Choosing the Correct Crown Molding Size

Generally speaking, the larger a space, the taller the crown molding can be. Both square footage and ceiling height need to be taken into consideration when picking crown molding. You never want to overpower a room with too wide of a crown. A ceiling crown can overtake a room with small square footage, making the room look smaller than it actually is. A simple, well designed crown molding is far superior to a crown that is oversized and too elaborate for your particular room.

• 8 ft. ceilings: 2-½ to 6 inches tall with no picture mold.
• 9 ft. ceilings: 3 to 7-½ inches tall. You can include a picture mold in more formal spaces.
• 10+ ft. ceilings: 4 to 9 inches tall for more intimate spaces. Larger, formal spaces could need a molding up to 24 inches in height.

It's important to remember that this serves as a general guide, and some spaces may need different requirements depending on their function and size. If you are interested in installing ceiling crown molding in your home, please contact Classical Ceilings at 714-526-8062 or visit us at www.CrownMoldings.net for further information.