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Decor Thoughts: Unfolding the Beauty of Molding

September 29, 2010

What a beautiful way to highlight a place of rest…

molding bedroom on Martha Stewart - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

…bring an edge to a family room.

molding living room on Martha Stewart - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

…insert instant old-world glamor

…infuse a modern sensibility

…or highlight an entry into the next room

Images 1+2 from Martha Stewart, 3 from Neat Home,  4 from Inviting Home, 5 from De Lovely Photos
I’ve already thought about how I can somehow incorporate the last example of molding into my next home.  I love how molding instantly adds dimension to any room – it’s such a subtle yet striking detail that isn’t necessarily expensive but very chic. My parent’s home has gorgeous crown molding in their living room that I’d love to recreate.  But I also love how it encircles the bed and door way too – I’m so excited about the possibilities!
Do you have molding in your home?  What are your most favorite uses of molding?
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  • The Girlie Blog September 29, 2010 at 10:44

    A beautiful molding really sells a house. I like all your pics.

  • Coco Coterie September 29, 2010 at 11:00

    I am a HUGE fan of decorative molding. It’s like a chandelier, once in a room, you don’t need much else. It is timeless, classic, graceful, and just oh so lovely. Have great day ~ xox Alexandra

  • Café Bellini September 29, 2010 at 11:02

    How glam is that living room (3rd pic)?!!? We have a little bit of original moulding on the ceilings like in the last image – over 100 years old!

  • Kristin September 29, 2010 at 12:41

    The molding is gorgeous, but I’m really dying over the light fixtures in the third photo!

  • PartyPlannerGal September 29, 2010 at 13:34

    I love the idea of putting molding behind the bed. Genius! Our apartment is a restored Victorian, so there is some gorgeous crown molding in almost every room – I love it!

  • Salt September 29, 2010 at 14:19

    We had really awesome crown molding in the old townhouse I lived in as a kid. I think that’s where my love affair with it began.

    The molding over the bed is spectacular!

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' September 29, 2010 at 14:53

    Oh my goodness, so pretty!

  • Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ September 29, 2010 at 15:04

    funny – b/c my molding guy FINALLY showed up yesterday @ my house – i had to go over what i needed to order and such .. getting crown, base, and trim done ..

    i LOVE tre-ceiling – my brother has them and i DIE everytime i see em’! .. that one livingroom with the killer lights – *sigh* .. and i would of NEVER thought of molding above the bed for decor ..

    PS – pass on the GIVE-AWAY .. come 1 come all :o) .. $45 worth of goodness waiting for you all :o)

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

  • Ninjagaiden78 September 29, 2010 at 15:57

    Very nice pics.

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  • honey my heart September 29, 2010 at 16:32

    love the molding over the bed 🙂 frames it quite nicely.

  • Connie @ SogniESorrisi September 29, 2010 at 16:47

    Moulding totally changes the look of a room. One of the first things I hope to do in the new house is to add crown moulding to the kitchen to close the small gap between ceiling and cabinet.

  • Tanvi September 29, 2010 at 17:07

    Back in India we have it … Most home do! Right now I am just picturing my future home and how I will incorporate all these fab ideas I see everyday!

  • Claire Kiefer September 29, 2010 at 17:14

    That last pictures is incredible. I love the way it leads into another room, and the unexpected shape. Makes me wish I weren’t a renter and could do whatever I wanted to beautify my home.

  • Giovanna September 29, 2010 at 17:23

    i love the molding above the bedroom. i wouldn’t have thought of that!

  • Brunch at Saks September 29, 2010 at 18:20

    I’m such a fan of molding anywhere within a house! It just polishes off the space and looks crisp & clean!

  • drollgirl September 29, 2010 at 18:32

    holy moly you’ve got some gorgeousness going on here!

    i have some molding in my home. i like it, but it is right next to my cottage cheese ceiling. bleh! oh well!

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE September 29, 2010 at 19:10

    I’m a BIG fan of molding! These are all gorgeous! Great choices 🙂

  • Chelsea September 29, 2010 at 19:52

    wow, that looks amazing.

  • heather yalin September 29, 2010 at 19:59

    I’m in love with old world glamor molding and chandies!!!

  • Victoria September 29, 2010 at 21:40

    Gorgeous pictures, thanks for sharing, I love that last picture especially it would be amazing to have something like that in your home!

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    Have a great week! xxx

  • Chic 'n Cheap Living September 29, 2010 at 23:36

    @heather yalin – I love the old world glamor molding too!
    @Claire Kiefer – yes I can’t wait to stop renting and have the freedom to really dress up my home!

  • Punctuation Mark September 29, 2010 at 23:48

    love the details!!! definitely they make the difference in a space!!!

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime September 30, 2010 at 01:20

    Rooms 1 & 3 are amazing!! So unique.

  • The Professional Bridesmaid September 30, 2010 at 02:04

    The last pic took my breath away! love unique doorways/archways.

  • Jessica September 30, 2010 at 02:27

    I can’t even concentrate on the molding – I’m far too fixated on those chandeliers!

  • very married September 30, 2010 at 02:52

    the first, third and fifth ones make the home seem like a palace… in a very comfortable, lovely way.

  • Mrs T September 30, 2010 at 05:21

    These photos are so lovely. Our new place was built in 1924 so it has these lovely moldings around the lights on the ceiling in the bedroom and lounge room. Can’t wait to move in!!

  • this free bird September 30, 2010 at 09:10

    I don’t have any molding in this place…but I would sure love to frame an entry way in the next one!!

    These pictures are beautiful!!

    xoxo,
    Carrie

  • LyddieGal September 30, 2010 at 11:50

    I love the old world, I love the modern. I can’t get over those high ceilings. I am swooning.

  • legallymarried September 30, 2010 at 16:22

    What great pics – molding, like most other accessories, really can make a huge impact!

  • letterstobetsy September 30, 2010 at 23:43

    I love a nice molding. These are just gorgeous! My parents have amazing crown moldings in their home so i have been a fan since i was a young girl!
    xoxo
    KC

  • Hamptontoes October 2, 2010 at 20:47

    I’m such a fan of moldings, they absolutely enhance the space! Thanks for your comment on my guest post at the Zhush this week!

  • Georgia October 3, 2010 at 11:26

    AMAZING rooms, wow. I am obsessed with the last picture, so beautiful

    http://www.ohyouarethemoon.blogspot.com

    xx

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