Molding is a neat decorative detail that looks like an overhead convex strip. They use moldings for decoration, with a wide variety of surfaces (not only, but also ceilings, arches, doors, etc.).

What is it for? Most often, moldings help to make the environment a little neater, stricter, more defined, to give it an unobtrusive touch of classics.

In addition, moldings can help in visually adjusting the proportions of the room. If you place them on the wall in the form of vertically elongated rectangles, you can.

And if you divide the walls with moldings, horizontally located around the perimeter of the room, into two or more parts, the ceiling, on the contrary, visually lowers slightly.

The same goal can be achieved by opting for horizontally elongated rectangles on the walls.

You can also use the moldings as frames to frame your wall decor.

Graphic decor

Moldings can also act as an unexpected graphic decorative element for wall decoration. Check out these awesome examples! Isn't it a bit far from the classics?

Moldings in the nursery

Do you think moldings are too boring to use in children's room decor? Take a look at this example:

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The designers used moldings painted in bright colours, for unusual design walls - it turned out fresh and original.

Highlight or not highlight

Decorating the walls with moldings, you decide for yourself important point: whether to highlight them with color or paint to match the walls. This is largely a matter of personal preference, but there is also a practical side to the issue. So, if the moldings in your interior carry, in addition to the decorative, the function of visually adjusting the proportions of the room, it would be logical to highlight them with color in order to enhance the effect.

It is also worth painting the moldings in a color different from the wall if they serve to differentiate the two different options finishes (relevant for situations when, for example, the lower part of the wall is pasted over with some wallpaper, and the upper part with others).

If, stopping at this decorative technique, you just want to make the environment more interesting and give it a classic touch, you can safely paint the moldings in the color of the walls.

Moldings and wallpaper

In combination with wallpaper, moldings can become very bright element wall decor. See what a stylish panel has turned out in this children's room! But to create it, they just used different types of wallpaper and, in fact, moldings.

When decorating walls in houses or apartments, designers often use moldings. Seemingly simple building products can transform even unremarkable areas into original works of architectural art. Moldings are intended for dividing walls, as well as delimiting rooms into zones.

Molding is decorative panel in the form of an overhead convex strip, used to decorate a variety of surfaces and give them a spectacular and neat look. Moldings are attached to almost any surface: walls, windows, doorways or ceiling. Experts distinguish several types of moldings:

Type of material	Characteristic
Gypsum	Most often used in decoration. Lovely operating parameters: but complex setup
Polyurethane	Resistant to damage and durable, but will not withstand excessive mechanical stress. On contact with fire, it releases a large number of acrid smoke
Wood	Eco-friendly and beautiful material that fits into any style, but is expensive and unstable to moisture
Metal	Used to finish the corner of a step or threshold. Strong, but requires additional fastening
Plastic	Easy installation, lightweight material that does not rot, but may break during installation
Styrofoam	Resistant to moisture, inexpensive and easy to install, but easily damaged and short-lived
Marble	Beautiful appearance but high cost. Marble moldings are nearly impossible to find in regular home improvement stores.

Important! Zoning the walls with moldings will be relevant for small rooms in which it is necessary to equip a place for all household members.

Moldings in different interior styles

Moldings are a great detail for interior design in a variety of styles. The main thing is to carefully choose a specific version of decorative elements and correctly complement the interior with them.

Classic

The classics are most often chosen by the owners of old apartments with arched vaults and high ceilings. Furniture that is used in the decor of rooms consists mainly of natural materials... It can have a different configuration, it is necessary to select moldings according to the same style. The best design solution- choose flexible panels for walls, arched windows and doors.

Baroque

Embossed plant images that create a special mood are the "Baroque" moldings. They are usually decorated in light shades, but they can be decorated in any tone. White or golden stucco molding is used as an additional decoration. Special panels are formed on the wall surfaces different sizes, which are then painted or pasted over with wallpaper. Moldings in this interior style play the role of framing elements that support the overall style of the room.

"Baroque" is used in the design of living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. It is often chosen as an interior style in the design of private houses. Furniture should also match the decor, you can also add a decorative rosette for the chandelier, which should be located in the middle of the ceiling. In this case, the moldings should be straight, you can pick up parts with different images and shapes.

Scandinavian style

Modern pieces of furniture, austere reliefs and lines, many pillows, soft bedspreads and beautiful floor carpets are the hallmarks of this style of room decoration. The moldings are here to emphasize the neat lines of the trim, they frame arches, windows, floors and ceilings. Wall moldings are suitable as additional design elements that focus on smooth walls... The planks are painted in shades that are close to the design colors of the entire room.

English style

In this style, clear outlined reliefs are most often used. Moldings can be embedded anywhere on a wall or on any piece of furniture. As for the ceiling, you can frame it with a plinth molding or fix corners with clear shapes in the corners. The English style is not complete without a fireplace - you will definitely need moldings to decorate it. You can decorate the fireplace with a portal built with any type of molding with a standard relief.

Provence

Popular, cozy and relaxing design style... You should choose simple panels with simple reliefs, without volumetric drawings. It is necessary to paint the moldings in colors that will be in harmony with the main tone of the room design. A successful design solution is the use of moldings of different widths and shapes.

Planks are used in the design of the floor and ceiling, less often for the main parts of the walls. You can divide the surface into several parts so that the borders appear - the upper and lower, "panel" sides. Often in Provence-style rooms you can see doors and windows framed with moldings, mirrors. At the same time, excessive "pretentiousness" is not welcome.

Wall decoration with moldings: color solutions

By choosing the right color for the moldings, delightful architectural masterpieces can be created. To do this, you need to plan everything and add a little imagination.

Light molding will look great on a dark background or in poorly lit rooms. This can be used to decorate not only walls, but also doors, ceilings and pieces of furniture.

To create comfort and coziness, pastel shades should be introduced into recreation areas, as well as into the living room - with the help of such moldings, you can focus on paintings, memorable photographs and other interior items.

For creating original interior you can safely use bright or colored moldings. They should be painted several tones higher or lower than the wall color, or in saturated shades.

Important! With the help of moldings, you can hide defects that appear during finishing or long-term operation premises. They distract attention to themselves, and the cladding material fades into the background.

How to fix the molding?

How to mount wallpaper splitting moldings? Specific scheme action depends on the materials of the moldings and the location of the elements. Approximate instructions for fixing moldings using glue:

1. Surface measurement. To calculate the number of moldings, determine the size of the room, then divide it in half - this way you can find out the length of one molding.
2. Slicing. The molding is cut based on previously defined dimensions. Leave a few centimeters in case of error so you can easily align the cut.
3. Glue. Apply adhesive to one edge and spread it over the steel surface with a spatula. Start applying glue at the corner joints.
4. Bonding. Attach the molding to the wall and press it firmly. Hold until the glue adheres securely to the wall.
5. Elimination of defects. Check the cleanliness of the work carefully. Rub small gaps between the wall and the product with putty.

The molding can be glued both to the wallpaper and to an empty wall. In the first case, you do not need to check the size of the wallpaper; in the second, you do not need to remove the decor before re-pasting the wallpaper. Use acrylic glue to glue the moldings to a bare wall.

Important! Moldings are whimsical decorative elements. Before starting the installation of the molding, simply place it in the room where the repair will be carried out for a day - let the parts "get used" to the room temperature. This will help to avoid many problems during installation. the same.

Wallpaper splitting: design ideas

Moldings can split the wall into several pieces - it looks modern and stylish. This technique is used mainly in living rooms- bedrooms or living rooms.

A variant of a decorative wall molding with a painted pattern. You can use this idea in the design of dining rooms and spacious kitchens. The installation of parts is complicated by their figurativeness, but such moldings look just great.

Light-colored moldings fit perfectly into the interior of the bedroom. Curly details make the blue tint wallpaper softer. Above the bed, you can install an accessory or a painting, and moldings on the left and right frame the lamps.

Living room moldings can favorably highlight accessories and interior items (paintings, clocks, photographs). The main thing is not to oversaturate the room with accessories, but to correctly and concisely fit them into the interior.

You can divide the wallpaper into sections in large rooms, it looks especially organic in studio apartments. You can distinguish between sleeping and dining area as well as a place to rest or work.

Another option for decorating with moldings for focusing attention on photos. Black and white photos look great framed by light moldings on a dark wall surface.

Separation of wallpaper of different colors with moldings: original idea for the interior of large corridors. Moldings are also used here as decoration of walls with decorative columns.

Interior moldings in blue: the separation of blue and blue wallpaper. Thus, you can divide wallpapers of completely different colors - light, dark, bright and saturated.

Often, designers separate wallpaper with moldings in banquet halls, restaurants and other places intended for relaxation and entertainment. This attracts the eye of the visitor and has a positive effect on the external decoration of the room.

Framing luminaires in chic interior spacious living room in gray tones. The moldings are also used here to decorate the ceiling and decorative fireplace.

Separation of wallpaper with moldings in the lower section of the wall. This idea is often used for the design of any room - bedrooms, living rooms, study rooms, dining rooms and nurseries. Looks nice and modern.

Moldings can be used to decorate not only walls, but also doorways and ceilings. If a large number of moldings are used in the design of the room, it is better to use light colors.

Moldings at the top of the wall: a light style dining room. To diversify the interior, you can complement it with dark pieces of furniture, such as tables or chairs.

Illuminated moldings can be used to create a mood in the design of rooms. This is a great option for romantic living rooms, cozy bedrooms or children's rooms.

Idea for decorating a living room or bedroom: separation of wallpaper in different colors. Can be used different shapes and sizes, it looks unusual and stylish.

Need to diversify and decorate a room? Modern moldings in the nursery - a great design solution.

Try to decorate the room with moldings from natural wood... Their advantages: environmental friendliness and beautiful appearance, however, such building elements are not cheap.

Contrasting combinations of wallpapers and pieces of furniture make the design of the room modern and original. Moldings can be used to decorate rooms in light and dark colors.

Wallpaper in soothing colors that do not contrast with each other can also be separated by moldings. The walls can be dark at the top and light at the bottom.

The moldings can be located on the floor. For example, metal parts can be used to separate tiles and laminates. This solution looks original and modern.

Wall decoration with moldings is an attractive and modern design solution. They give relief to the walls and the uniqueness of the interior as a whole. The material is easy to work with, it is inexpensive and simplifies repairs.

Video - Professional installation of polyurethane molding

Decorative strips in the interior of the apartment are very popular among modern designers, and they are used not only in classic interiors or country. Now this option is used to decorate rooms or furniture to give the object volume.

Molding is decorative element, in the form of an overhead strip, embossed or straight. Such elements are made from the most different materials: gypsum, polystyrene, polyurethane, wood. The plank width can be up to 10 cm or more. What kind of molding in the interior to prefer and how to decorate the room?

Material for moldings

If earlier this type of decor was made only from plaster, now there are a lot of materials for planks that differ in price and properties. This is how decorative strips are distinguished from such materials:

• Foam... The simplest and a budget option... One of the advantages is the ease and simplicity of installation. Foam moldings in the interior are found on walls and ceilings, have different widths and patterns. The disadvantage of such a bar is its instability to mechanical damage.
• Polyurethane... Sturdy enough to be used on walls or furniture, there are even flexible slats that are just right for decorating columns. Polyurethane moldings are more expensive than foam moldings, but cheaper than the following types. Moisture resistant, which allows them to be used in bathrooms and kitchens.
• Wooden or MDF... An environmentally friendly type of element, quite cheap, but has one drawback - instability to moisture.
• Plaster, marble, metal... Not very popular types of molding, they are distinguished by their high price and complexity of installation. Mainly used for decoration of facades or expensive interiors elite houses in a classic style.

The most popular today are foam and polyurethane decorative strips for the interior of apartments - they are light both in weight and in installation, budget and weigh a little.

There is another type of this type of decor - self-adhesive. It is most often made of rubber or plastic. Such molding is used more often as borders for bathrooms, is easy to install and does not require special knowledge and skills.

What are the moldings used for in the apartment?

Moldings are used not only for classic interiors or Provence. Depending on the pattern, with planks different widths you can even decorate interiors in Scandinavian minimalism or high-tech style. The main thing is to know where and how to use them.

The most popular application is for the joints between different finishing details. For example, between different wallpapers, between wallpaper and tiles, between the wall and door frame(like platbands). In the same way, you can mask the inaccuracies of finishing.

One of the popular ways to use decorative strips is to design door or arched openings... For the latter, there are special flexible moldings, which also decorate the area around the arches.

By the way, what the common people call plinths is also a kind of molding, which is designed to mask the joints between the wall and the floor or ceiling. In the case of skirting boards, it is better to choose a hard material such as wood, MDF or plastic. But for ceiling plinths, foam plastic is also suitable.

So where are the moldings used:

• for the design of joints of various finishing materials;
• for the design of columns and arches, flexible polyurethane elements are used for this;
• to highlight objects that deserve attention (for example, frescoes, panels or wallpaper);
• for the decoration of windows and doorways;
• for various decor on furniture, ceilings and walls;
• to separate the upper and lower parts of the wall (panel decoration);
• for masking uneven joints, both the ceiling and the wall, and two walls or corners;
• to protect against abrasion in areas of frequent contact door handles or pieces of furniture.

Moldings on the walls in the interior can perform both only a decorative function and a practical one. As decorative elements, planks are used in classic interiors to separate the upper part of the wall and the lower one, for the design of the so-called "panels". Also, decorative strips highlight some area on the wall that deserves attention. It can be a photo wallpaper or a fresco, or a fragment of a wall, originally decorated.

Particularly popular are wallpaper separation moldings. The principle of this method is that the joint between different wallpapers is not visible. It turns out a part of the wall, pasted over with another type of wallpaper, as if "in a frame".

The practical use of decorative strips deserves special attention. Strong wooden or polyurethane elements protruding from the wall by about 2-3 cm serve as some kind of protection against the mechanical effects of door handles or pieces of furniture. In addition, you can attach the decorative strip to the wall in those places that are prone to quick dirt.

Moldings in the interior of the bedroom

Also, decorative strips allow you to create a contrasting pattern on the wall, while you can use semicircular and round elements, all kinds of rosettes and patterns, sold separately.

Another original decision the use of moldings is to decorate the window opening. In this case, the strips create the impression of a continuation of the window, expanding it and act as decorative platbands.

Ceiling moldings are used not only to mask uneven joints between the ceiling and the wall (ceiling plinths), but also to original decor ceiling.

Smooth ceilings are gradually fading into the past, they are replaced by multilevel structures, with original design.

Ceiling moldings can act as a spacer between two materials, such as wallpaper and paint. Intricate patterns used in classic interiors are easily laid out from the ceiling decorative elements. But ceiling strips can be used in modern interiors if their shape is straight and not intricate.

An original solution would be to combine two types of coatings, for example, ceiling tiles and painting. You can lay out a rectangle or square from a ceiling tile and frame it with a decorative strip.

For ceilings, foam elements are more often chosen, since they are lighter and do not cause difficulties in installation.

Since the main task of the moldings is the decor of the room and interior items, it must be mounted carefully so as not to damage the bar and leave no traces on it. For fastening, a special silicone-based glue is most often used.

If the surface of the wall is porous or not completely flat, then liquid nails can be used for installation.

When using curly strips as a decor, they must first be marked: by attaching to the right place, circle with a pencil and glue strictly along the line.

And some more photos of how to use the moldings.

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Moldings are great for decorating a bedroom. In appearance, they are gentle, seasoned, aesthetic. With this uncomplicated and inexpensive material you can create a true royal design.

Depending on the color of the moldings and related decorative materials applied in the design, adaptation is done by style. So, moldings are dark, strict, hinting at gloomy majesty and seriousness. In light colors, this material is gentle, restrained.

Molding is not just a coating, it is an overlay that is applied to the surface of the main finishing material.

Advantages

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The main advantages of using moldings:

• Ease. The tree weighs more, and all other types of compositions are of low weight. This makes it possible to simplify installation and delivery of the coating. To fix lightweight elements, it is enough to prepare a simple adhesive composition suitable for molding.
• Strength. This advantage is inherent in wood and plaster materials. Polyfoam and polyurethane are fragile. On the other hand, in the bedroom, high durability of coatings is usually not required.
• Ease of installation. Installation is limited to making measurements and marking for installation. When this stage of work is completed, you can start applying. For the molding to adhere well, it is enough to hold each element pressed against the wall for 1 minute.
• They are not afraid of moisture. None of the materials absorb moisture. This advantage is achieved due to modern technologies, providing for the possibility of high-quality processing and protection.

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Moldings are applied in different styles clearance. They are beautiful - this is theirs the most important advantage for which users buy material.

The attachments must not be painted or damaged. They are processed in production conditions and covered with a film. In case of damage, part of the film is removed. In this case, some elements can be replaced with others by dismantling the damaged pieces and installing new pads in their place.

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There are several classifications of moldings. More often, users appreciate the external qualities of the material. Some are prettier, others do not fit the interior. Some are bent, others are hard.

Moldings differ in the type of materials they are made from. Let's consider the main ones.

Wood

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Wires can be installed in the wood molding. Production is possible from different types wood. Some brands offer modern version- the creation of workpieces from plaster and the application of a composition made on the basis of glue and wood shavings on them. These moldings are cheaper.

The tree is generally durable and can be painted. Such materials are durable, but slightly heavy compared to others.

Wood molding is always handmade... In automated machine manufacturing, it is difficult to obtain a well-finished coating. This affects the cost - wood material, although it looks noble, sometimes it is unreasonably expensive.

If the tree has not been treated with an antiseptic and special means protecting it from moisture, it is better to carry out such work immediately. If the humidity in the bedroom is low, then you can leave wood flooring in its original form.

The tree weighs more, so it can move out. To prevent this situation, you can make the reinforcement with self-tapping screws.

Gypsum

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If the material is of high quality, it will last a long time. However, it is not always realistic to determine the quality of products by sight.

Gypsum is expensive, weighs a lot, and is not easy to install. Strengthening is also required, however, when the fasteners are introduced, the structure may crack.

The use of gypsum is justified if the room is very humid and there is a threat of damage.

Polyurethane

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Material advantages:

• low cost of repair;
• ease of fixation;
• light weight;
• a large selection of colors;
• can be painted and even laminated;
• ease of care;
• the surface is smooth, so it practically does not get dirty.

Polyurethane is similar to gypsum. it durable material, is of high quality, low cost. The service life is 30 years if the surface is covered with a good finishing coat.

Expanded polystyrene - polystyrene

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This material has a lot of advantages - it is lightweight, easy to fix, and is not afraid of moisture. However, when choosing, it is worth paying attention to the fact that adhesion with heterogeneous structures is not easy to achieve. For example, on decorative plaster or paint the moldings won't last long. Expanded polystyrene is fragile, not durable, easily damaged.

Polystyrene

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It lends itself well to coloring and applying other compounds. Lightweight, quick to attach. Perfectly copes with the creation of any designs. Such a molding can be fixed transversely, securing one element next to another. There can be a lot of finishing options.

A disadvantage is a grainy surface, so the coating quickly becomes dirty, darkens from the constant ingress of dust. There are no defects, chips, detachments on the cut.

Design options

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The main feature of moldings is the ability to introduce them in an original way into interior design. It's easier to deal with white. If the walls and ceiling are white, then the moldings are selected appropriately. They are installed in any order. You can lay out the following options for figures:

• Circle. You can buy rounded blanks that are large in width. Also, if the design is provided, the circle combines well with a surface consisting of several levels. Sometimes a hill is created from drywall, and a molding is installed along its lateral parts at the junction with the lower level. It is bent around the shape of a circle, but this requires great flexibility of the material.
• Rectangle. It is easiest to put plain sheets of moldings that will close in a square shape. This option is introduced when you need to get the job done quickly and without the need to make accurate measurements.
• Complex shapes. You can cut soft corners from the molding. Most often, they are provided either at the top horizontally (they replace the corners), or at both the top and bottom. Such figures are characterized by unusual solutions... Can be incorporated into design different shades... The base will be light and the molding will be dark, or vice versa.
• Installation of a large molding. Large and massive sheets are made from lightweight material. This is an alternative for carrying out complex work associated with the installation of plasterboard elements designed to create multi-level structures.

The molding is fragile, therefore it is not possible to create shelves, internal niches and other functional elements with its help.

Simple options

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Complex moldings do not fit into every type of interior design. Renaissance, high-tech, classics and modern variations will do quite well.

How easy it is to put the material in order to give the room sophistication and unobtrusive tenderness:

• Skirting boards. Ceiling or floor skirting boards used for decoration and protection. When it comes to securing the latter purpose, a wooden molding will do. All others are installed under the ceiling. Small, narrow strips can be placed on the floor that will not be touched by occupants as they move around the room. If you step on a fragile molding, it will quickly be damaged. Ceiling skirting boards beautiful, gentle. Color can match ceiling covering or a shade of wallpaper, plaster, paint.
• Door frames. The materials surrounding the door can look quite elegant thanks to the installation of the molding. This material does not look like a one-off design. If there are still elements decorated with moldings in the room, then they are also suitable for the platbands. If the wood of the platbands differs from the shade of the walls, floor and ceiling, they are guided by a wooden shade. In some cases, the platbands are made narrow and inconspicuous - they are completely pasted over with moldings. You can also buy a wooden canvas.
• Furniture decor. In the bedroom, molding is installed on the head of the bed, dressers, wardrobes, and other pieces of furniture. Selectable color furniture facade, from him and repelled in the subsequent selection.

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Glossy and matte surfaces are nothing new. And if earlier it was possible to find an average version for painting on sale, today most of the variations are offered ready-made. They only need to be installed - preparation, painting, varnishing are not required. However, this option is not always withstand - you can put the moldings under painting, which is carried out on all walls. The procedure is simplified after the installation of all materials, when all that remains is to apply the pigment.

You can add a gloss to the molding by applying a varnish suitable for this purpose. Before buying, it is recommended to inquire if the application is well tolerated. additional materials finishing.

Visual extension

Molding is the very element of the interior that is almost invisible from the outside, but can transform the atmosphere beyond recognition. Many do not pay attention to moldings at all, since they have an amazing ability to blend in with any interior, becoming a part of it. In our article today, we will tell you how you can use moldings in a variety of ways, both from a practical and a decorative point of view. An interior designer will help us with this. Svetlana Yurkova.

"Moldings are a decorative element of classic interiors that decorate the walls and create an attractive architecture on them." - S. Yu.

1. Zoning

For spacious rooms without partitions, for example, studio apartments, moldings will be an excellent solution for zoning space. You do not have to erect walls, put screens or try to fix the curtain to the floor: with the help of molding, the delimitation of space is carried out visually, so you do not need to sacrifice precious meters. It is also a great solution for a nursery, especially with children of different sexes.

2. Correction of space

The moldings will help both expand and narrow the room, in addition, playing with various forms, you can visually correct many imperfections in the layout. It is important to correctly match the shape and size of the molding - in this case, you can achieve really significant results even in the most hopeless space.

"Moldings are already attached to finished walls in the form of rectangular blocks with which you can adjust the volume of the room. So, vertical domed moldings will stretch the space, and a wide plinth at the ceiling will make the room wider. " - S. Yu.

3. Masking defects

The ideal interior in your imagination and what you get in reality are often two big differences. If the joy of a dream come true is darkened by annoying little things, like cracks on the wall or too noticeable "joints" on the wallpaper, then moldings will come to your aid again.

Even if the flaws are too big, then a few blocks of panels in combination with decorative details can divert attention to themselves and make sure that the flaws are not at least striking.

4. Emphasis

An accent wall using moldings is wonderful way discreetly decorate the room without overloading it. This choice is a good idea for both classic interior and for modern solutions in the spirit of minimalism.

A similar accent wall made of moldings can be additionally decorated with paintings, fabric or even painting. It is preferable to do it centerpiece rooms.

5. Decor

Decorating the space is one of the main functions of the molding, however, as you already understood, it is far from the only one. With the help of moldings, you can not only emphasize design features, but also create a unique, unlike anything else interior. Molding is able to add both sophistication and brutality to a room - it all depends on what you will combine it with, as well as on curly variations.

“Moldings are used to decorate not only walls, but also ceilings and doorways. However, it is so easy to overwhelm the space. As a small decorative trick, you can decorate the doors with moldings and fix the skirting board to the ceiling. It is necessary that the ornament and texture of the molding are combined with the general style of the room. " - S. Yu.

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