Many Different Ways to Use Wood Molding

Wood molding can be used in many different ways.

One of the most versatile items to consider in your interior design effort is wood molding.There are literally hundreds of different types of molding in addition to the tons of uses for them.

You could increase the perceived value of your home by adding it to your decor.  Why?  Because molding is something that was added purely for esthetics and not as a necessity.Seasoned Real estate agents know that when a buyer sees molding in the house it usally makes the sale process a bit easier.

Wood molding can be used in many different ways.

Door trim.Deviate from plain old mitered edges and set your home apart.Adding blocks on the corners will give a good look to a doorway that would usually look plain.  And, instead of a single door trim, try adding an additional decorative molding for another look.

Baseboards need to be sturdy.  The entire reason for having baseboards is to protect the wall.  There are different synthetic materials you can get such as vinyl but nothing takes the place of solid wood. 

A base shoe molding added to the baseboard provides additional transitioning from the flooring material to the baseboard.

Try to dress up the window casings.  Just like doors, windows are usually finished off with a single plain trim and mitered edges.  Try adding blocks and trim to match the doorways and you’re sure to please the eye.

Is your kitchen eating area or dining room a bit cramped up?  If so, think about installing a chair rail.  Just as the name implies, chair rails are designed to prevent damage to the walls.  If the room for your table and chairs is somewhat cramped, sliding the chair back to get up from the table can create unsightly nicks, dents, scratches and sometimes even knock out the drywall.  Installing a chair rail at the height of the backs of your chairs will provide a “stop” that prevents damage to the wall.   Chair rail material is easily spruced up with a new coat of paint and is much easier to maintain then repairing and replacing drywall or other expensive finishes.

One of the best uses for wood molding is crown molding.Just like the name says, crown molding gives the room a criown look.Wood crown molding is considered one of the best ways to add beauty and value to any room, placed at the top of the wall like transitioning the ceiling.

Wood molding can also be used as handrails in your stairwell creating beauty and safety to your stairs. 

Another use for wood molding is as a top to wainscoting giving a “finished” look to any wall where you have opted to use wainscoting as a design option.

Another decorating tip is to use plain molding as a “frame” on a wall.   The frame can act as a design element by adding a contrasting paint, wallpaper or finish to the area inside of the molding frame.  This is a great way display your favorite art or other personal items such as a collection of sorts mounted to a backboard of simple, finished wood.

With just a little imagination you can definitely make the most of molding in your home!

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