Can't see the rest of the room.....could you do another wall in the room with that molding? Or I would just ignor it.

I'd do a board and batten look sort of like this, but not necessarily in this color. Great potential!

Why is removal of the trim not an option?

It is just that one wall that is like that with the molding....this is the view looking into th living room. The reason removing it isn't an option is because my neighbors tired it(it is a townhouse) and it was a disaster. It turned into a big messy project. It is strange because it is like almost done as an accent wall.

Pick a color scheme and use the molding to your favor to create an interesting and unique effect.

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You have to picture it with furnishings and such so the stripe becomes just a supporting backdrop for the rest of the room. I think it could look very special.

I kinda really like the board & batten look sujafr posted!

I agree with Ruby!

If you decide to just paint the trim, IMHO it would look better with less contrast than between it and the wall (as in the above dark/light picture). All white with even more trim added is another option.

Here again with a softer color scheme.

It is just that one wall that is like that with the molding....this is the view looking into th living room. The reason removing it isn't an option is because my neighbors tired it(it is a townhouse) and it was a disaster. It turned into a big messy project. It is strange because it is like almost done as an accent wall.

No stripes.

Just paint it an accent color so the wall is featured in the room. Then place a sofa and great piece of art on the wall and you have the start of the room.

Hard to give more advice then this when there are no additional details or pictures of the room.

I dunno, I think stripes could add a lot of texture and interest to a room that is otherwise devoid of architectural interest. Depending on colors chosen, it could be very classic, traditional...

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[Contemporary Living Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2103) by Toronto Interior Designers & Decorators Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors

...you can even go so subtle to get a matte/sheen striped effect by using the same wall color on the wood strips, but painting the wood strips in a sheen, the wall flat...

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[Traditional Dining Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-dining-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_722~s_2107) by Boston Interior Designers & Decorators Edwina Drummond Interiors

Or you can go really bold with a black and white that adds immediate drama to the room.

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Or you can really bring in the color...

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[Tropical Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/tropical-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2108) by Toronto Interior Designers & Decorators John David Edison Interior Design Inc.

It could be cool to add wallpaper between the boards too...esp as wallpaper is growing in popularity. You can use it to add texture or pattern...

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[Transitional Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/transitional-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2112) by Redwood City Photographers Hoi Ning Wong

You could also add texture and warmth by padding the wall and covering in fabric...

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Or, at the other extreme, if you don't like it, you can have it removed however they can and then skim coat the wall in new thin sheetrock so it becomes a plain flat wall again.

Why anyone would put up cheap architectural moldings/mill work and then take it a step further, accent it with another paint color to bring even more attention to it, is beyond me. Beautiful, well made, architectural molding is painted a different color to bring attention to it for that very reason. Paint it all the same color and be done with it. Use your best decorating sense and hopefully it will somewhat disappear. Sorry for the rant, just my personal opinion.

if I couldn't remove the molding, I would definitely paint it all one color and would probably just try to set up the room as if it were just a flat wall- once you hang drapes and put in furniture, etc the wall molding probably won't be as obvious as it is in the empty room... you could place a sofa, end tables with substantial lamps and a large piece of art on the wall to try to hide the vertical molding abit... but I wouldn't necessarily make that end the focal point! if you're starting from scratch, start with a color scheme you love! I would consider changing the carpet to a patterned carpet or a hard floor with a rug if you're planning to replace it....

Add a chair rail and continue around the room painted a darker color underneath - then use this kind of wallpaper between the vertical molding.

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This post was edited by chijim on Tue, Jan 13, 15 at 14:48

Chijim, that's brilliant ! Very taste specific, but I love it! Have noticed some great bookcase wp recently, too.