Have you ever encountered the problems of home decoration? You want to decorate your interior space and discuss with the designer. When you are going to start the project, three problems are coming. First, how to choose the materials of moldings. Second, which molding types should you use? Third, where can you install the moldings? These problems will spend a lot of times to deal them. But they are worth it. After all, home is your familiar place to live.
You may confuse with many molding types when you are searching on the website or books. In addition, the designer gives you a design diagram, but you want to change the molding types, how should you do? Don’t worry. There is an easy classification to help you!
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Crown molding |
Chair Rail Molding |
Trim molding |
Windows & Door trim |
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Corner Molding |
Baseboard Molding |
Lighting Molding | Lighting Molding |
According to the function, the 7 molding types that often show up on the market.
- Use it on the ceiling and wall. It can soften the interior space lines.
- Use it at the front of the fireplace platform.
- Install it in the middle of the wall, like a belt. It can decrease the friction mark between the sofa and wall. And makes up the seam of the bumpy wall.
- It can be the mirror frame.
- This molding type usually is small. Mainly used in the trimming function.
- Use it on the cabinet, door, and wall. Can be made into big and small squares.
- Use it on the window and door frame.
- Plain and carved patterns.
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- It can trim at right angles, such as quartet pillars.
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- Use it between the wall and the ground. It can prevent the cleaning water makes the wall dirty.
- Increase the sense of three-dimensional in the space.
- A gap at the back of the crown molding between the ceiling. Hide the light bulb behind the crown molding. The light will come out from the crown molding.
- The light bulb can hide behind the pierced molding. The soft lighting comes out from it. Create a special atmosphere.
These moldings are often used to increase the space the 3D sense of the space. They can also make the entire space softer. When you are going to decorate the space, you need to understand the installation space. Then, choose the suitable molding size. Finally, decide which molding types that you want. After reading this article, I am sure that you can choose the best molding types.
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