Carved Wood Moulding
Crown moulding decorated with wood carvings, also known as ceiling moulding, is a strip of wood that traces the perimeter of a room where the wall meets the ceiling. Moulding fits snugly into this space, both concealing and accenting the joint. Crown moulding styles ranges from the simple to the very ornate and intricately carved. It is often that plain moulding has a very subtle effect, whereas, elaborate molding can draw attention to the ceiling.
Through the Renaissance and Victorian periods, moulding was often made of plaster, or
paper mache. Even when wood carvings were common in sculptural forms, wood was rarely used to create mouldings. Today, wood serves as an alternative material with a more natural appearance, allowing the wood carvings to bring out the natural beauty within the wood grain and texture.
There are classic styles of moulding, however, the opportunities for unique ornate wood carvings are boundless, and only limited to the imagination of the carver. This creativity increases the chances of finding the perfect crown moulding to accent your home. Virtually any effect can be achieved; classical, whimsical, modern, flowing, and beyond. This makes moulding an eye-catching architectural element, an effective addition to a room,
Crown moulding can be combined with wall paneling and ceiling medallions. However, moulding does not have to be limited to use with ceilings; it is also commonly used as trim for cabinets, pilasters, door and window hoods.
Architectural Depot's crown moulding is constructed of the best wood species for wood carvings, as well as for installation in the home. All styles are precisely crafted, so you can count on precision and continuity as you trim your interior space.
Whether you are adding crown molding to a new home, or restoring crown molding to a vintage home for historical accuracy, the considerable value you add will be felt right away.
It gives any room an inviting and warm ambience, and immediately increases the market value of properties.
Crown molding is used to trim ceilings and is typically made of plaster or wood, either painted or stained, and comes in a variety of styles.
It is available in a variety of woods, from the finest to the least expensive, including poplar, cherry, red oak, hard maple, soft maple, ash, mahogany, American cherry, and pine.
The choice of wood should depend on the function of the molding and style of the room.
If the molding is going to be painted, a less expensive softwood such as pine would be a good choice, and if the room requires a beautiful stained wood, a hardwood such as cherry or oak would work well.
Crown Molding Production
Crown molding is produced in a large number of patterns and types: dentil crown molding, cornice molding, ornamental crown molding and cove molding, embossed or smooth hardwood.
Crown molding can also be used to contain indirect lighting around the border of a ceiling to replace direct overhead lighting.
This technique is used to give a soft look to many types of rooms and buildings, from bedrooms, to elegant dining rooms and museums, to the beautiful Caesar’s Palace Forum Shops in Las Vegas.
Crown molding can add romance to the bedroom, coziness to the living room, prominence to the office, and warmth to any type of property. Discover the value of crown molding in your own home or business.
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