[This is part of my How to Install Moldings series.] Architectural subordination infuses diversity into your decorative moldings by giving you rules that produce both harmony and variety. Public vs Private and Utility Rooms The molding patterns in your home should…
Update: My dad, Herb O’Brien, passed away in late January, 2014, peacefully and at home, right where he wanted to go. He was a wonderful dad, and I’ve missed him every day since. His last year was quite difficult, and…
They came in and I’ll have to say is, wow, the resolution is amazing. — Joseph, The Joy of Moldings reader I agree, Joseph. And you can’t go wrong with the beautiful urns and swag ornaments you chose to use…
Traditional Style I found this beautiful door surround last summer gracing the hall of an historic building in Grand Rapids Michigan. I think the building is an art college of some sort, though I don’t remember exactly because we were…
Aaron’s Fireplace Mantel Installed Over Brick
March 1, 2014
First Aaron wowed us with his living room molding makeover, and now this! Hi Ken, Well I am officially hooked on moldings. Here are a couple of pictures of the latest project.
Territorial Style, c. 1880 This post submitted through the generosity of the good folks at Lazy Gardens. These (moldings) are in an early 1880’s adobe house in New Mexico. Totally flat, wide, butt-jointed wood, and 100% original. There was never…
Traditional Style If your home has an open floor plan, then you’re sure to have at least one large walk-through opening like this one. Why not bring attention to it by wrapping it in a beautiful surround of moldings and enhanced…
Small Ogee This is your standard-issue, ogee crown molding. You can use it as part of pretty much any architectural buildup you can think of; valance boxes, entablatures, fireplace mantels, newel posts — just to name a few. I used…
[This is part of my How to Install Moldings series.] If you are going to use a tall, single-piece baseboard like the one pictured above, then you need to know about warpage. I had to deal with it when I…