Designers around the world recommend using decorative mouldings on walls, cornices, or ceilings in interiors. However, few remember that there should be a logical principle behind placing these mouldings, with proper spacing and... a sense of the right proportions. Below are a few tips on how to design these wonderful decors that will add elegance to interiors of various styles.
Where to begin...?
Are you standing in front of a wall, feeling the horror vacui? Try leaning more towards amor vacui. When it comes to moulding, less is often more. More precisely – the more sense of space, the better. The sleeker, the better. When choosing the layout of the moulding, the room's height is crucial. If the ceiling is low, vertical frames will look better, as they create the illusion of a higher space. If the ceiling is over 280 cm, it's worth considering double frames (one above the other), for example, in both vertical and horizontal configurations.
And what about the ceiling?
If you've already tackled the walls, it's time to move to the ceiling ;) Here, too, you can use various tricks to carve out the ceiling’s monotony. You can apply different types of mouldings on the same ceiling. The same goes for baseboards. You can go wild, BUT with care. Just be cautious with low rooms. Excessive moulding in such spaces can lead to a heavy and grotesque look, and moulding decor should not resemble stage scenery.
Attention! Obstacle!
What to do with those unfortunate outlets that interfere with the moulding lines? Definitely don't try to avoid them. The solution is to think AHEAD about proper margins and spacing. Plan it out, and ideally, sketch it. This also applies to the distance curtains cover the wall. They must be even. It's also important to pay attention to floor borders, baseboards, etc. Consistent spacing organizes the perception of the space, and the eye doesn’t get tired. Below are some example schemes of how mouldings can be arranged.
What to do when the wall is curved?
Manufacturers have thought of all scenarios. Moulding models with a Flex option allow for shaping the moulding in different directions – along arches or even curves. The possibilities are endless!
In interiors, mouldings are typically made from wood, plaster, or polyurethane. The first is most commonly used in the United States today. Plaster solutions are considered more refined but unfortunately less durable. Delicate and heavy elements are often prone to damage. The most popular method is using polyurethane mouldings. They offer several advantages, such as:
resistance to warping due to temperature changes,
easy installation,
the material's flexibility allows it to adapt to various shapes,
good price,
durability."
What to recommend?
Reliable manufacturers include the following companies: OraC Decor, NMC or Mardom Decor. They offer a wide range of interesting profiles. Definitely worth recommending!
In the end, designing moulding layouts is all about a good sense of proportion. However, experience in installation is also essential to do it right."