Typically found in traditional homes, molding has been used throughout architectural history to embellish walls and ceilings. Whether crown mouldings around the ceiling, or wall moldings creating a ...

Because crown molding is so thick and ornate, it can weigh down the room and make it seem to shrink. Trim is still possible with details that expand the room.

When it comes to home decor, wall color and furniture selection are the usual focal points of decorating. It's easy to overlook the statement-making architectural elements of a room, like decorative ...

The living room ceiling trends we've seen used in interior designers' spaces reflects a growing interest in what's sometimes called the 'fifth wall'. After all, the ceiling is a considerable surface ...

One of the fine details home buyers look for in a new home is crown ceiling moldings, and builders are responding to the demand by adding intricate cornices and elegant molding to new home ...

Ceilings are usually the forgotten fifth wall – kept white and bare, even if the rest of a room has been meticulously decorated. But to professional designers, neglecting the ceiling amounts to ...

I love the voyeuristic aspect of my job, which allows me near-effortless entree into some of the most beautiful and unusual homes in the city. But my insatiable house-lust can be a serious handicap ...