You’ll want to start by measuring the walls of the room and determining how much molding you’ll need to buy. (Be sure to buy extra, just in case you make the wrong cut. Many stores will let you return ...

Getting the crown molding to fit at the corners is one of the toughest jobs to do well. Actually, many builders and remodelers cannot even do it properly and they end up using a lot of wood filler or ...

It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room. Crown molding changes the perceived shape of a room. In a space that's tall ...

This decorative trim makes any space feel more polished and complete. Sarah Millet Photography Crown molding is a decorative trim—placed where wall meets ceiling—that lends a touch of polished ...

Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the corner cut for a good fit. They will fill the gaps in the corners with wood filler and sand them ...

There are a zillion ways to add character to a plain apartment, but one of the simplest and most transformative has to be molding. We're talking crown molding at the top of the wall, baseboards at the ...

Crown molding dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans. It’s decorative and functional trim usually found where the top of the wall meets the ceiling. Today, you’ll see crown molding in all styles of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Plain walls in a room are a quick way to suck the life out of a space, leaving it feeling stale and boring. An interesting paint color could ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 85th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...