Thanks! I think I'll probably keep the trim. I can attach a close up of it tonight when I get back home. But I'd like to replace the base trim; it's in pretty bad shape and I'm thinking of using a trim that's 5 1/4 " The current one is 3.5" and very thin.

Any other suggestions?

I am not a designer, but is it that you don't like crown moulding or do you think it is too traditional for your space? To me it finishes the room. Look at the trim and moulding in this room below, this is a more modern style.


Here is another one with different trim treatments

Thanks Denita. I like crown molding but I'm not sure how I would implement it for my rooms because my ceilings aren't high and there is probably less than an inch above my windows for the molding to go. Unless I remove the trim around my windows; in which case there would be some more room but still not a lot.

If you look at the example from Spruce St in my post you will see that quite a bit of the crown moulding actually on the ceiling. It has a 3 layer effect in that photo. You could do it with two layers and an experienced finish carpenter knows how to install properly around your window trim space. The key is finding a source for a good moulding installer. That's where a pro can help!

That does look nice and adds something new to consider. I was hoping to DIY though and crown molding on the ceiling might be a tad too cutting edge for me tbh :P

Hi Paul, Congrats on your bedroom renovation. How about a wood base with wood base shoe ? :)

Thanks Ed! I like the shoe molding idea and will probably do that. Right now I'm leaning towards white molding. Do you think I can go with a 5 1/4 inch for a room with 8 foot ceilings ? I read that a tall simple molding can help make the ceilings seem higher. Also my current molding is only 3.5 inches and seems dinky.

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Here's a closer look at the window trim. It does look nice. I still feel like there could be a way to integrate the top part better with the ceiling.

What's the width of the window trim..perhaps mimic on the baseboard?

Hi Paul, I think either 5 1/4" or 3.5" would work just fine. Mine is less than 3" and it still looks great. The one in the Victoria Architectural Millwork looks like 3.5" or 5.25" to you ? If you are really unsure, maybe you can buy some art paper or styrofoam boards and cut them into both sizes, 3.5" and 5.25", and put them at the bottom of your walls and see which one you like better ? ( I really think either one would work; it's entirely your preference. :)

id keep the base for that size room, however I would add crown.

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Good luck
I hope that helps
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fluting and rosettes aren't modern. How about replacing the window trim and integrating it with a simple cornice like this ;

That's a good suggestion. I may try that. Thanks Steve!