Crownmolding can do wonders for the character of a room like this 4-inch plastic crown from Easy CrownMolding, look just like real wood when installed. Photo courtesy of Easy CrownMolding. Many synthetic molding products
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level will have on the room's feel, says Atlanta-based interiordesigner Melissa Galt of Melissa Galt Interiors "Light is best like you would in the rest of the house," she says. "Crownmolding, substantial baseboards, wainscoting and beadboard ceilings
and sealed in order to achieve this exquisite result. Interiordesigner Nicole Sassaman of Malibu, Calif., tried concrete for friendly option. That said, the stuff will last forever. NewYork City-based Savanna Partners, a developer in Brooklyn
shimmering colors with a depth not attainable in other materials, says Barbara Schirmeister, a NewYork-based color forecaster and interiordesigner. Glass works well in backsplash projects for the kitchen and bath and in shower surrounds
center. Sonya Wardwell, an interiordesigner in San Diego, Calif Here are some ideas. Upholstered Headboards Upholstered headboards are a good choice How to Make a Basic Upholstered Headboard Enhance the
and atmosphere of these treasured spaces. Banquettes, or upholstered benches used for dining, are a popular addition to many of banquette they are not just for a traditional home, says NewYork designer Susan Serra, CKD, who writes a blog about kitchen
specifics and information on required permits and inspection schedules. Ripping down a wall can reveal surprises like this crownmolding or the lead paint that covers it. Condo residents may be forced to take an extra step before starting any demolition
projects typically important to people who have decided to stay put include installing new interior doors, installing new crownmolding and baseboard and laying new carpet and refinishing hardwood floors. If your home is already the grandest or largest
who has ever remodeled a 100-year-old home could have predicted, the job involved a lot more than fresh paint and some crownmolding. "You move a wall and there's a pipe there you weren't planning on or you pull up a floor and there's a hole you