{"id":1689,"date":"2019-03-08T16:43:57","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T16:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=1689"},"modified":"2019-03-08T16:43:57","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T16:43:57","slug":"ceiling-details-should-i-install-crown-moulding-or-cove-molding-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/ceiling-details-should-i-install-crown-moulding-or-cove-molding-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceiling Details: Should I Install Crown Molding or Cove Molding or Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moldings are utilized to smoothly transition from wall to ceiling or as a decorative cap. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding some ceiling detail to your home can be an incredibly simple project for a contractor and will add tremendous value to your home aesthetically. Consider crown or cove molding to elevate your home. Or, if you have a modern home and want to forego molding for a sleek, flat look, there are other architectural details you can add to draw the eye up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1754.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Firstly, what is Cove Vs. Crown Molding?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There is a difference, cove is a type of crown molding. And since crown molding is a term that we&#8217;re all more familiar with and tends to embody both, as you read on, you&#8217;ll notice we just refer to it all as crown molding or molding for shorthand. But first, what is the difference&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Cove Molding<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Simpler in design, concave bends, with less profile variation<\/li>\n<li>Smoothly transitions from wall to ceiling without getting to fancy<\/li>\n<li>Perfect or spaces that are neither ultra modern nor traditional<\/li>\n<li>Great for top or bottom corners<\/li>\n<li>Is available in narrow widths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/e8b11e9865a80a35fea5ea4518f72a71.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/e8b11e9865a80a35fea5ea4518f72a71.jpg?resize=364%2C548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/e8b11e9865a80a35fea5ea4518f72a71.jpg?w=364&amp;ssl=1 364w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/e8b11e9865a80a35fea5ea4518f72a71.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Crown Molding<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>More variety of concave and convex profiles<\/li>\n<li>Adds ornateness and formality to a space<\/li>\n<li>Brings the ceiling downward in a caccoon, cozy way<\/li>\n<li>Is more limited in its application than cove molding<\/li>\n<li>Only utilized long the top &#8220;Crown&#8221; of the room<\/li>\n<li>Features angled edges to lay flat against the wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Does Your Home Need Crown Molding?<\/h2>\n<p>Well that really depends, it&#8217;s not just a taste thing, choosing the right crown molding for your home or whether to forego it entirely is a design choice that should be dependent upon the style of your home.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Choose the Right Crown Molding For Your Space<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At SoCal Contractor, we personally love using the flat crown. Above the cove, flat molding, is so subtle and versatile, it can be installed in modern or traditional interiors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8f65c862cb16d8abc8bfb7b93c3a36a1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8f65c862cb16d8abc8bfb7b93c3a36a1.jpg?resize=555%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cove Flat Crown Molding\" width=\"555\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8f65c862cb16d8abc8bfb7b93c3a36a1.jpg?w=555&amp;ssl=1 555w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8f65c862cb16d8abc8bfb7b93c3a36a1.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Modern Interiors Without Molding<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what some rooms look like without crown moulding. Without it, the spaces look modern and the designs are streamlined. This post is 100% not about trying to convince you to install molding in your home, but rather deciding whether it is the right design choice for your space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1658\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?w=6088&amp;ssl=1 6088w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?resize=1024%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-939\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?w=6088&amp;ssl=1 6088w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?resize=1024%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-DINING.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Interiors with Plank Ceilings and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beam Ceilings and Wall Features<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Sometimes you don&#8217;t install crown molding so as to not distract from an already incredible architectural feature such as plank and beam ceilings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1696\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?resize=1024%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-HOLLYWOOD-HILLS-MASTER-BATH.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/28-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-CLUB-LAUREL-CANYON-MASTER-BEDROOM.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1695\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?w=2100&amp;ssl=1 2100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/msbdrm.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?resize=1080%2C717&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?w=4168&amp;ssl=1 4168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?resize=1080%2C717&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC0001.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1694\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?w=6088&amp;ssl=1 6088w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?resize=1024%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?resize=1080%2C807&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LivingRoom2Fire.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Interiors with\u00a0Crown Molding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Here are some pictures of projects we&#8217;ve worked on where we installed crown molding. These are more transitional spaces, that comprises the bulk of our work, styles that are not chintzy and traditional, nor are they Ironman-modern.<\/p>\n<h4>Traditional Interiors with Decorative Molding<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/8-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Traditional-Home-Interior-Architecture.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-276\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/8-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Traditional-Home-Interior-Architecture.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/8-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Traditional-Home-Interior-Architecture.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/8-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Traditional-Home-Interior-Architecture.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/8-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Traditional-Home-Interior-Architecture.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/8-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Traditional-Home-Interior-Architecture.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/11-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Dining-Room-Blue-White.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-275\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/11-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Dining-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/11-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Dining-Room-Blue-White.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/11-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Dining-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/11-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Dining-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/11-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Dining-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Transitional Interiors with Decorative Molding<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-677\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C703&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/11-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-VILLA-DEL-SUR-KITCHEN-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C703&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1564\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?resize=1080%2C1467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?w=1840&amp;ssl=1 1840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?resize=221%2C300&amp;ssl=1 221w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?resize=768%2C1043&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?resize=754%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?resize=1080%2C1467&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"transitional-closet\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Contemporary Homes with Coffers<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Coffers aren&#8217;t something we&#8217;ve talked about yet, but they&#8217;re a gorgeous way to make a grand statement and draw the eye upward. They&#8217;re what we call the recessed ceiling panels highlighted by beautiful molding as in the photos below from our projects in San Diego and Bel Air.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-08-at-11.16.35-AM.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1692\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-08-at-11.16.35-AM.png?resize=1022%2C1560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-08-at-11.16.35-AM.png?w=1022&amp;ssl=1 1022w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-08-at-11.16.35-AM.png?resize=197%2C300&amp;ssl=1 197w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-08-at-11.16.35-AM.png?resize=768%2C1172&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-08-at-11.16.35-AM.png?resize=671%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bel Air living room with coffered ceilings\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?w=3600&amp;ssl=1 3600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Dennis_8_9_187787.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Choosing Materials for Your Crown Molding<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, if you&#8217;re still reading, you&#8217;ve probably decided that you do, indeed, want to install either crown or cove molding in your home. So now we&#8217;re going to go over some of the crown molding materials we like to use, as well as the pros and cons to each. So here it goes&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of molding Material, starting with most expensive:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaster &#8211; Plaster is used in grand, elaborate designs because shapes can be molded out of plaster in a way that just can&#8217;t be done with wood. It is beautiful, but can be delicate and costly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid Wood &#8211; The texture and warmth of solid wood grain is gorgeous and difficult to imitate with artificial products. The major drawback of using solid wood is its ability to shape-shift a bit in cooler weather. Not a major problem here in SoCal, though!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDF &#8211; stands for Medium Density Fiberboard. It&#8217;s as close to solid wood as you&#8217;re going to get, and is good in rooms where you want a painted crown. The largest drawback is that it is more susceptible to wear and tear than solid wood would be.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex is necessary for curved walls. As its name implies, it&#8217;ll give you that bend you need around bey windows, for example! Flex molding will cost less than custom carpentry but that doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s cheap, necessarily. It does need to be special-ordered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/153c9cb6ea450cde59d6dbbfe1bd5aeb.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/153c9cb6ea450cde59d6dbbfe1bd5aeb.jpg?resize=550%2C733&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cove Crown Molding\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/153c9cb6ea450cde59d6dbbfe1bd5aeb.jpg?w=550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/153c9cb6ea450cde59d6dbbfe1bd5aeb.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Rules to Keep in Mind When Installing Crown Molding:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The higher the ceiling, the wider\/taller the molding can be.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether with paint or chalk, you want to mark where you\u2019ll be hanging, putting in joints and studs. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The style of the molding depends on the style of the home.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ie. Modern Interiors do not use crown, Traditional has additional layers of decorative molding, Transitional is somewhere in the middle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use miter cuts (45 degree connections) to finish dead ends, outside and inside corners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for splits at the ends and deep milling marks that will be hard to sand out. If you plan to use a light-colored stain (or no stain at all) select pieces of similar tone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moldings are utilized to smoothly transition from wall to ceiling or as a decorative cap. \u00a0Adding some ceiling detail to your home can be an incredibly simple project for a contractor and will add tremendous value to your home aesthetically. Consider crown or cove molding to elevate your home. Or, if you have a modern [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1703,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[861,862,821,922,1],"tags":[1272,1275,769,1268,1273,1054,1264,1280,1271,1278,1281,1277,1282,1276,1283,1284,882,1274,1279],"class_list":["post-1689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","category-home-building","category-home-resources","category-kitchens-bathrooms","category-uncategorized","tag-architecture-details","tag-best-architect-in-california","tag-best-architects-in-southern-california","tag-best-custom-home-builders-in-los-angeles","tag-best-general-contractor-in-california","tag-best-general-contractor-in-socal","tag-best-interior-designer-in-southern-california","tag-best-material-for-crown-molding","tag-ceiling-details","tag-cost-to-install-crown-molding","tag-does-your-home-need-crown-molding","tag-how-much-does-crown-molding-cost","tag-how-to-choose-the-right-crown-molding-for-your-space","tag-how-to-install-crown-molding","tag-modern-interiors-without-molding","tag-orange-county-home-builder","tag-san-diego-home-builder","tag-socal-contrator","tag-where-to-shop-for-crown-molding"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Coastal-Home-Inspiration.png?fit=1420%2C650&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1689"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1705,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1689\/revisions\/1705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}