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Crown Moulding Suggestions

I would appreciate your input on a trim design dilemma. Our house has a large open kitchen and family room area. We have recently installed Shiplap in the kitchen area, 3/4 height board and batten throughout the family room and adjoining hallways and have trimmed out the windows with Headers. I have attached a few photos. The next step and our dilemma is the finishing crown moulding.

  • What is your opinion on crown molding style and size? Considering Walls are 9’, windows height, and cabinet crown.
    We have been leaning towards a simple 5” cove crown but cannot find a supplier in the Ontario area.
  • Should we consider another trim option in place of a traditional crown moulding?
  • Also, what are you thoughts on installing a low profile coffered ceiling?
    Thank you.

Comments (11)

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    just looking...without even being in the space I would spend and get ceiling can lights throughout. do a zone plan ..get dimmers ...then paint the ceiling and change the wall color above the 3/4 b and b. [too gray] dont see the ship lap in kitchen. the molding question would be after the ceiling looks better and lighting is improved. WAY TOO DARK everywhere. this is a key infrastructure improvement and your home is not up to date in this regard. . trim is last.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I would put those crowns above the doors and windows and then the cabinets and see what you think. There is not a lot of room there so the crown you are looking at may be too big.

  • 4 years ago

    I don't think it is needed. Let the trim at doors and windows be the star. There is barely room for any trim above them anyway.

  • 4 years ago

    I agree not needed

  • 4 years ago

    Not needed or even desired. The window trim is so close to ceiling as well as the cased door opening leading out of the kitchen that adding crown is going to end up looking cluttered. The molding over the fireplace mantel that dies into the ceiling will make for a messy transition, too.

  • 4 years ago

    I don’t think you need any ceiling molding.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Crown molding and a coffered ceiling will only make your ceilings feel lower.

  • 4 years ago

    I have 8' ceilings and installed 3" crown molding pretty much everywhere and think it enhances the look of the rooms. I did it all using the technique in this YouTube video (ignore techniques until the 1:50 mark)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1MIi6v34_o&list=WL&index=26&t=6s

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I really dislike wainscoting that high on the wall and IMO with all the trim on the windows you do not have space for crown and FYI that house really does not suit all the traditional trim . I also do not understand if crown was in the plan then the kitchen should have been designed for crown that was planned for the rest of the hous e

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Interesting choice of comments Patricia. Maybe you should just respect that others may not have the same style preferences that you have.
    Please go back and review my original request. I don’t recall ever asking for your “FYI”, your “IMO” or whether or not you felt that the house is suited to trim.

    My request was intended to reach the audience that has experience and an appreciation for trim work.