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How To Add Some Legance To Your Room With Ceiling Medalions, Ceiling Domes, Or Crown Molding

I want to draw attention to your ceiling.  Take a look at it. Ceilings are an often neglected area of  the room when it comes time to redecorate (or repair).  There are so many things that you can do too, that are inexpensive, yet provide the simple elegance that speaks to your style.  Choose decorative ceiling medallions, crown molding, ceiling domes, rosettes, or panel molding,  just to name a few.  Three of my favorite ways to accent a ceiling:  ceiling medallions, ceiling domes, and crown molding.

One of the easiest and least time-consuming projects is the installation of a ceiling medallion.  Although in the past they were made from plaster, today these decorative ornaments are made of lightweight polyurethane foam.  This makes them much easier to handle.  Ceiling medallions are used to draw attention to chandeliers and light fixtures, or to enhance crown molding.  They can also be combined with a rosette and used to decorate an otherwise plain ceiling.  You can use these architectural ornaments as wall decorations.  Use several small ones in the hallway.  Ceiling medallions are versatile and come in many styles and sizes.  They can be painted to match any room.  Ceiling medallions are one of the most popular architectural details.

Ceiling domes are similar to ceiling medallions in that they can transform any room into a work of art.  However, they are larger and actually recessed into the ceiling, necessitating that they be planned for at the time of construction.  Ceiling domes effectively enhance a foyer, dining room, living room, or even the bathroom.

Crown molding, also referred to as crown moulding, or cornice, is probably THE most important architectural element used to define any interior space. Most of today’s interior designers agree that every room benefits from the use of crown molding treatment. Crown molding smoothes the transition from wall to ceiling and does much to define the architectural style of a room. The size and style of crown molding used may vary widely, from a simple cove in a farmhouse kitchen to a large built-up cornice in a grand entry.

These are just a few of the architectural designs and accents you can use to enhance the overall experience of all who enter into your home.  Just don’t forget the ceiling!

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