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 ...

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

Dear Pat: I just had replacement windows installed in my living room. Instead of having standard window trim installed, I plan to make casing trim myself. Is this going to be difficult to fit well? -- ...

First, recessed lighting. Then granite counters. And gold faucets. Now it’s molding mania. Not only can the application of traditional decorative wood (or plaster or plastic) trim turn a standard ...

Crown molding may not be easy to install, but taking a steady methodical approach will help you get it up accurately and will yield results to be proud of. And, I might add, that the right approach ...

Intricate crown molding and baseboards—you know, the kind with scrollwork and dentils and multiple layers—are all well and good in a restored historic apartment in some romantic European city. But if ...

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. It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the ...