[JGibson]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Totally agree on not getting that either. .

Crown moulding is a sign from a craftsman/traditional/colonial house of 100 years ago.
I do know from personal experience that if one grows up in a craftsman/traditional/colonial type home, which is highly likely at our ages, then one is predisposed towards continuing that design for familiarity/visual comfort.

Took me quite a long time to reprogram my visual comfort from colonial NE to transitional/contemporary for the FL home. . . Now when i see a traditional interior, traditional furniture in a FL home, i realize that the type of personality and background of the current owners, and that they want continuity of familiar, prior living environments in retirement.

As far as popcorn walls, had I know what the cheapest paint job would be in a custom designer, I would not have selected popcorn paint. . the soft popcorns catches and scratches off too easily, versus a hard, flat or sateen sheen, finish. . leaving marks after just brushing against the walls. . want a flat non-descript ceiling, easily painted with a roller, less likely to absorb any airborne contaminates.

good luck.

Do folks have popcorn walls? I thought it was just ceilings.

I don't think it looks that bad and I wouldn't try to roll paint it I would have it sprayed.