Neuhaus and her team were presented with the challenge and responsibility of the renovation and preservation of an important neighborhood landmark. With historic architecture renovations, maintaining complete period authenticity presents itself as an obvious solution. But that often feels quite dated, and perhaps too thematic. Instead, Neuhaus created a hybrid solution fusing contemporary and period design that blends the architectural heritage of the brownstone with its inhabitants' modern perspective and lifestyle.The house exterior and architecture was treated as a metaphorical envelope and would retain its period integrity. Interior features like the cabinetry, bathrooms, furnishings, light fixtures, staircase, etc. were seen as the contents of the envelope and therefore could serve as contemporary insertions into the space.

This may be the look you dream of when you think of crown molding. Super wide, heavily ornate moldings just knock my socks off. But are they right for your house?Consider the home style and ceiling height.This molding works because of the large scale of the room, the high ceilings and the size and detail in the other moldings around the fireplace and the baseboards. The overall style of the architecture is very traditional. If you have a very contemporary house or a mid-century modern California ranch-style home, crown molding of any kind may look completely out of place. If you love ornate crown molding in a traditional home, but also like contemporary style, consider keeping your furnishings simple with clean lines and very little pattern. The architecture will stand out while still giving you a space that feels serene.High ceiling tip: For ceilings 10 feet tall or higher, consider a rule of thumb allowing 1" of width for each foot of ceiling height. This isn't a hard and fast rule, and it doesn't work for lower ceilings. You wouldn't use an 8" wide molding in a room with 8' tall ceilings, for example.

This is a case of modern furniture put in the context of a room that has the bones of a neoclassical aesthetic, including crown molding, columns and a crystal chandelier. This is a great example of the mixability of the ancient aesthetic with today's furnishings.

5. Crown jewels. Elevate your living room to royalty status by easily applying decorative crown molding to create a noticeable presence. Add a gorgeous chandelier for that final touch of bling that might make even her majesty envious.

When it comes to living spaces, make sure your design plays against the architectural details you already have in the room. For instance, this space boasts incredible details in the crown moldings, crystal chandelier and fireplace treatments. The designers have successfully offset the classical background with a few very modern and minimalist pieces of furniture.

Height and scale also play a big role in eclectic style. The designer lets the floor-to-ceiling windows, empire chandelier, piano and opulent molding take center stage here while furniture plays second fiddle. Hulking pieces not only would ruin the verdant view, but they'd make the room look overly serious. Instead, low-slung modern sofas and a short glass-top table nearly fall away — and let the room convey elegance without being too precious.

The standard rule of thumb for incorporating mirrors is that the mirror should be roughly two-thirds the width of the piece of furniture over which it hangs. The distance from the floor to the top of the mirror should be no less than 6 feet.

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Formal and modern combined.

Front Entrance Molding

Molding

colores

tradition with modern

could we go this light??

Room design windows and fireplace

chandelier

I Love everything about this room.

furniture plays second role to ceilng, window, piano

Elegant

Manteau du foyer avec miroir encastre

Colors

Details in the crown molding were hallmarks of early 20th century homes

Great ideas on crown molding

paint color: old prarie on walls, moonlight on woodwork and simply white on some plaster details

Perfect

crown moulding

detail

Traditional

sleek modern look with traditional moldings and chandelier

white on white

palate

ceiling

Home design ideas

Whole room

dream about moulding like this

Well edited design choices

exquisite NY living

Table

Living room

Furniture

fireplace with mirror

Fabulous Molding

white victorian high ceiling cornicing, light floor, modern traditional

Nice soft colors?!

Love the white

High ceiling

Light

Room

mantle, trim

clásica moderna

Nice neutrals

traditional and modern... bright and airy

The couches

all mouldings

fireplace moulding and ceiling

Amazing breathtaking

similar living room

Paris White

traditional architecture

Similar room

Mix~love!

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Ceiling, classy feel.

Colors, pieces, trim

Couches

classic art work in the living room - ceiling, walls and floor

Living room

Love detail on mantel but not bows

Fire place molding

Look at that moulding!

Wall color

conservatory

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Furniture

eight and scale also play a big role in eclectic style. The designer lets the floor-to-ceiling windows, empire chandelier, piano and opulent molding take center stage here while furniture plays second fiddle. Hulking pieces not only would ruin the verdant view, but they'd make the room look overly serious. Instead, low-slung modern sofas and a short glass-top table nearly fall away — and let the room convey elegance without being too precious.

love the chandelier

Great Parlor

красиво

Mirror n sofa

Moldings great

box pattern

Love the walls and celling stunning

white room

Traditional with modern

Light and White... You just can't beat that!

Layout

OPtion 4

Crown moulding

mirror

Just have a mirror??

Sofa

moulding,colors

Coffe table

Plaster

WRAPPED AROUND

Arrangement

Fireplace

Chaise - check site for armchair

trim

table

placement

elecangia+

the light fixture

CROWN MOLDING

sala

Beautiful molding

LOVE

wall color

mouldings

Şömine

Lounge

Ornate "wow" molding. Budget plastics.

This is my favourite image. I love the architectural history, the mouldings, the space. I love the mix of the traditional chandelier with the modern. Love the wire-like chair. While it is nothing like our house, I love the feel of the mix.

Banco

traditional architecture blended with modern design

FORMAL LIVING ROOM

furniture

Fireplace

traditional pieces with italian modern furniture

moudings/mantle/fixture

color scheme

Modern living room furn intrad home

Color

Old new

I really like this coffee table.

Colors

furniture

dining room chedelier geaurgeaous

Gorgeous living room

Paint color

chandelier

Taupe with white

white trim?

Old prairie white paint

Ceiling

Color walls and neutral palette

This is a perfect blend of traditional and modern.

Love

Built-in mirror over fp, ornate its good

LOVE the chandelier and the room as well.

ceiling, chandelier, chaise, large mirror

The fireplace mantel and chandelier.

Paint color on walls for living room.

I LOVE THE MOLDING

beautiful crown modeling

A beautiful room - & use of space!

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LOVE the mix of old and new

elegant, spacious airy space, sleek

royal and calm feeling

the crown moldings

Couches

Chandy

Style of lounge

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I like the mix of new and old and the neutral colors

Ceiling

moonlight white , old prairie and simply white

sophisticated simplicity

love the fireplace and chandelier!

Light room with large dark wood pieces.

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Excellent design for brownstone

Crown molding

amazing feeling!!

walls, ceiling

sofas

white on white tone

beautiful plaster work

space

Sofa

Eclectic style

painted carved wood white mantel, lux

Old prairie Benjamin moore

incredibly high ceilings with stunning molding

Living room with modern furniture

infectiousdecoritis Hi, Thank you for your question. The colors are BM -Old Prairie, Moonlight and Simply White.

Living room mouldings

Couches & chandelier

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Mirror over fire place

Classic colors

like the couches

neo c and modern furniture

nice coffee table

coffee table

fire place

light neutral shades

Taupe, light

Mirror

The colors are BM -Old Prairie, Moonlight and Simply White.

Lounge

Bow window

Salon

гостиная

White moulding

swedish?