Is crown molding out of style?

[GRADS]

Just wondering if crown molding is out of style in houses now.

 

[PlumLoco]

THat would mean that drywallers would have to make the ceilings flat and level. Too much trouble these days it seems.

 

[Bigbore500r]

Just wondering if crown molding is out of style in houses now.

Depends on the style of house.....but for your average remodel it’s not in style, everyone is pushing contemporary again.

Right now the fad is white full overlay euro cabinets, white quartz tops, grey-toned flooring throughout the house and white-boxed rooms with minimal trim of any kind.

 

[ChumpChange]

Depends on the style of house.....but for your average remodel it’s not in style, everyone is pushing contemporary again.

Right now the fad is white full overlay euro cabinets, white quartz tops, grey-toned flooring throughout the house and white-boxed rooms with minimal trim of any kind.

You lookin through my window?

 

[Carlson-jet]

Crown molding and wainscoting go hand in hand, always will.
Properly done and not the home-depo insta crap, it is an art few guys will take the time to do now unless paid well.
I wouldn't put it in a typical box house. It is reserved for Formal rooms.

 

[Willie B]

... I could be wrong but I think Megan Markel is having some crown related issues also???...

 

[4Waters]

... I could be wrong but I think Megan Markel is having some crown related issues also???...

I heard the queen is working on fixing that

 

[Big B Hova]

Depends on the style of house.....but for your average remodel it’s not in style, everyone is pushing contemporary again.

Right now the fad is white full overlay euro cabinets, white quartz tops, grey-toned flooring throughout the house and white-boxed rooms with minimal trim of any kind.

Im going contemporary with crown. I like the glossy white trim.

 

[GRADS]

So the reason I ask is because I just spent upwards of $3K having it installed. Where our walls met our ceilings was fucked. We are having the the house painted this week and I find your pic very interesting because the current color is what your dining room looks like and the new color is what your kitchen looks like.

 

[Willie B]

... Maybe that’s what I need in my restored to original 1944 house complete with original 1944 Holly wall heater???...

 

[DrHW]

Crown molding and wainscoting go hand in hand, always will.
Properly done and not the home-depo insta crap, it is an art few guys will take the time to do now unless paid well.
I wouldn't put it in a typical box house. It is reserved for Formal rooms.

What you described is very tasteful. We had a full prive offer.

 

[Ziggy]

I was never a big fan of the gigantic mouldings they put in unless you had at least a 10' ceiling.
Tastefully done it's pleasing to the eye but holy cow the late 90s and early 2000s there was some gaudy stuff put up.
I actually remodeled my livingroom in 2000 with plans to add crown but never got around to it...lol

 

[TPC]

In our neighborhood crown molding, a black and white cat named Sox and a Shepard mix dog named Shira is standard with all Jewish families.

 

[Bigbore500r]

I was never a big fan of the gigantic mouldings they put in unless you had at least a 10' ceiling.
Tastefully done it's pleasing to the eye but holy cow the late 90s and early 2000s there was some gaudy stuff put up.
I actually remodeled my livingroom in 2000 with plans to add crown but never got around to it...lol

I did a bunch of houses in Westlake Village between 99-2002. I remember doing 3-tier crown ...looked like a molding supply house showcase

 

[Big B Hova]

So the reason I ask is because I just spent upwards of $3K having it installed. Where our walls met our ceilings was fucked. We are having the the house painted this week and I find your pic very interesting because the current color is what your dining room looks like and the new color is what your kitchen looks like.

Just finished the kitchen saturday. Getting house painted the color of the kitchen which is ashten tan. Then luxury vinyl plank floor throughout entire house.

 

[LuauLounge]

So the reason I ask is because I just spent upwards of $3K having it installed. Where our walls met our ceilings was fucked. We are having the the house painted this week and I find your pic very interesting because the current color is what your dining room looks like and the new color is what your kitchen looks like.

I was thinking you better get the bendable rubber kind if you were doing a little custom work on that Smart car.

 

[boatpi]

Still offered as an option on new homes, generally upper end in Las Vegas.

 

[Tittyman]

In my opinion if it's done right it will never go "out of style." Living room has a 12' ceiling and 10' ceiling in dining room. When I did mine I used the 6" baseboard on the wall and the ceiling and put a piece of 3" crown in the middle. Makes it look like a solid piece of 12" crown. Very cost effective and a lot less money than buying 12" crown.

 

[nowski]

Looks like you have two choices, get the tooth pulled or get the crown. If you decide on the crown then all that's left is what material to go with. Thought this thread needed some side ways action...

 

[Big B Hova]

In my opinion if it's done right it will never go "out of style." Living room has a 12' ceiling and 10' ceiling in dining room. When I did mine I used the 6' baseboard on the wall and the ceiling and put a piece of 3' crown in the middle. Makes it look like a solid piece of 12" crown. Very cost effective and a lot less money than buying 12" crown. View attachment 825720 View attachment 825725

You got the freaking bellagio of dining rooms! Nice ceilings

 

[Lucky Larry]

Looks like you have two choices, get the tooth pulled or get the crown. If you decide on the crown then all that's left is what material to go with. Thought this thread needed some side ways action...

And my name (Lawrence) means “laurel CROWNED”, so I wear my crown on my head.

 

[Nordie]

It depends on the home really...I've seen some details in homes where they space the crown off of the wall about an 1/4" the reason for that is they hide the supply and return behind it, so there's no vents to look at. Those are very expensive homes though.

 

[RiverDave]

In my opinion if it's done right it will never go "out of style." Living room has a 12' ceiling and 10' ceiling in dining room. When I did mine I used the 6' baseboard on the wall and the ceiling and put a piece of 3' crown in the middle. Makes it look like a solid piece of 12" crown. Very cost effective and a lot less money than buying 12" crown. View attachment 825720 View attachment 825725

great idea and looks excellent.

 

[RiverDave]

It depends on the home really...I've seen some details in homes where they space the crown off of the wall about an 1/4" the reason for that is they hide the supply and return behind it, so there's no vents to look at. Those are very expensive homes though. View attachment 825732

never cease to amaze me! That is really bad ass!

 

[TPC]

... Maybe that’s what I need in my restored to original 1944 house complete with original 1944 Holly wall heater???... View attachment 825649

RDP party spot.

 

[HNL2LHC]

I agree that if done correctly it works. It is really fitting in our 80 year old craftsmen style. Now if it is a tract or modern it might be a different story.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Keep in mind that if your ceiling or walls are out you might have to float the area. I did that on our house. Not a big deal but if you want it to look right it has to be right.

 

[nowski]

I'm feeling invigorated...

 

[wzuber]

this pic drips with beauty from craftsmanship to view....those rafter tails are next level. very nice sir. Good thing my wife won't be seeing this pic. I can't take any more clubbing. haha

 

[Nordie]

never cease to amaze me! That is really bad ass!

You can always go Florida style, see that little thin black line in the ceiling? That's the A/C and Heating...also there's speakers in the ceiling that get plastered over, probably the best sound system in I've ever heard and you have no idea where the speakers are located.

 

[Yellowboat]

So the reason I ask is because I just spent upwards of $3K having it installed. Where our walls met our ceilings was fucked. We are having the the house painted this week and I find your pic very interesting because the current color is what your dining room looks like and the new color is what your kitchen looks like.

What i saw in trends over the last couple of years, was less sheen and/or a 4th color in between the cieling and the wall.

I am not so much of a fan of th3 4th color, but steping down a sheen or two from the sheen of thr trim does work if its not straight white ( wbich you should never use)

If you really want some help, i know of a very good interior designer that is right up the road from you ( on douglas) and its a free service.

 

[boatnam2]

Like apple stock, it always comes back.

 

[Willie B]

RDP party spot.

...Maybe you’ve got something there ...the few times people have come over for a little partying...tequila seems to be the operative word...Jose Cuervo Gold for some reason ...I guess that’s what we used to drink when we were kids???

 

[rivermobster]

So the reason I ask is because I just spent upwards of $3K having it installed. Where our walls met our ceilings was fucked. We are having the the house painted this week and I find your pic very interesting because the current color is what your dining room looks like and the new color is what your kitchen looks like.

Really, who gives a shit?

Styles change constantly. Run what You like and be done with it. I have it in my kitchen, Living room and entry way.

I like it. And don't give a shit if anyone else does, or not!

 

[Bigbore500r]

Just don't get too kustom . . .

 

[Yellowboat]

Just don't get too kustom . . .

Wtf, that was alot of work that they did not have to.

 

[Orange Juice]

Just finished the kitchen saturday. Getting house painted the color of the kitchen which is ashten tan. Then luxury vinyl plank floor throughout entire house.

Luxury vinyl floor noted.

 

[Big B Hova]

Luxury vinyl floor noted.

Thats what the box says. White trash luxury!

 

[Mr. C]

Wife wants crown molding. I just can’t justify the cost right now. She wanted the kitchen cabinets updated (20 yrs old )and likes the wainscoting. So since a 10k - 15k plus remodel wasn’t in the cards either. I did the redneck do it yourself inserts. Added some glass inserts a little bit ago. Fresh paint. All in all I’m quite pleased with our effort. Definitely not professional but much nicer than it was.

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[HNL2LHC]

Wife wants crown molding. I just can’t justify the cost right now. She wanted the kitchen cabinets updated (20 yrs old )and likes the wainscoting. So since a 10k - 15k plus remodel wasn’t in the cards either. I did the redneck do it yourself inserts. Added some glass inserts a little bit ago. Fresh paint. All in all I’m quite pleased with our effort. Definitely not professional but much nicer than it was.
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Nicely done!! I always like to take a general overall design of a high end home and find a cost effective way to creat the look. It is crazy to see how some people flip out and think that it costs 10 times more than it did.

Is that a vodka cranberry?

 

[Mr. C]

Nicely done!! I always like to take a general overall design of a high end home and find a cost effective way to creat the look. It is crazy to see how some people flip out and think that it costs 10 times more than it did.

Is that a vodka cranberry?

Thank you.
Cost us about a grand total. Even got a little table saw out of the deal[emoji106]. And yes. What’s left of it. [emoji38].


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[Wheeler]

Largest crown I've installed in a residence is 32'' and a Church with 48''.
Crown moulding will never go out of style. I never understood 8'' base in a 2k sq. house though.

 

[Yellowboat]

Largest crown I've installed in a residence is 32'' and a Church with 48''.
Crown moulding will never go out of style. I never understood 8'' base in a 2k sq. house though.

I always love the 12" crown and 8" base on an 8' cieling. Makes the wall looks like 3' tall. On an 8' cieling 6 is pushing it. Notjing wrong with 3.25"

 

[GRADS]

So I'm staying in a hotel while we're having this work done and I look up...LOL
Kustom

 

[GRADS]

Here's our house before the paint but with the crown moulding....

 

[RogerThat99]

Call me old fashioned, but I still like crown molding, and I like cased windows in a house.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Here's our house before the paint but with the crown moulding....
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Weak and unimpressive. You might want to rethink that path that you have taken. Man up, grab your balls from the wife’s purse and give it another try. Once you do it right post up again.

 

[Ziggy]

Call me old fashioned, but I still like crown molding, and I like cased windows in a house.

You're old fashioned

 

[Ziggy]

Honestly, do what suits your tastes Greg because if you and your wife like it it doesn't matter one iota what anyone else thinks....they don't live there.

 

[Big B Hova]

Here's our house before the paint but with the crown moulding....
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Looks great