Does Crown Moulding and An Open Floor Plan

[REDCART]

We’re curious whether crown moulding is compatible with the open floor plan homes that are currently popular in TV? Crown moulding is generally accepted as a traditional home style feature and we’re curious whether it looks out of place in the modern open floor plan setting. Is there an authority other than personal taste that determines what works in home decorating?

[graciegirl]

I don't see why not. Admittedly having traditional furniture facing an open kitchen takes some getting used to for many of us, but it doesn't take much time.

[retiredguy123]

I think crown molding is fine in any type of house. However, most people will never even notice that you have it, especially with high ceilings.

[Martian]

I think crown molding is fine in any type of house. However, most people will never even notice that you have it, especially with high ceilings.

We chose the largest crown molding they offered because it is so far up there.

We are the exact opposite (if there is such a thing) of decorating experts, but personally we like it a lot.

[OpusX1]

We love ours. We have a Wyndham courtyard villa and have crown in all the rooms including our enclosed lanai. Some of our ceilings are painted off shade of the wall and the crown is a great divider and it brings your eyes to it.

[dewilson58]

I think it adds a lot to any Villages home.

I was surprised how reasonably priced CM is in TV.

I notice our (after 6 years) and notice it in other homes.

:ho:

[Fast Freddy]

We purchased an open floor plan resale that had crown molding, I don't think it looks that great but apparently they did! Probably popular in the mid-west and east coast.

[Velvet]

Crown molding gives a finished touch, even with the very open kitchen type rooms, in my opinion.

[Dionysos]

We’re curious whether crown moulding is compatible with the open floor plan homes that are currently popular in TV? Crown moulding is generally accepted as a traditional home style feature and we’re curious whether it looks out of place in the modern open floor plan setting. Is there an authority other than personal taste that determines what works in home decorating?

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁

[retiredguy123]

If you have it done, make sure they caulk all of the cracks at the ceiling, wall, and where the cut sections join together. Whenever I see crown molding, that is the first thing I notice. But, even if they do the caulking, cracks will eventually open up if they use a basic, cheap latex caulk.

[Martian]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁

Your place is absolutely awesome! WOW! I LOVE IT, I could not live in it, but I do love it. (Don't worry I normally don't make much sense!)

[graciegirl]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁

I love all kinds of décor and this is beautifully done.. I love the dramatic portrait and the simplicity and clean lines. Well done.

[Bogie Shooter]

I think crown molding is fine in any type of house. However, most people will never even notice that you have it, especially with high ceilings.

I disagree. It sets of a high ceiling and is very noticeable.

[CFrance]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents������
That is a very modern-looking interior, and I agree that crown molding wouldn't fit in there. It looks great.

Other more traditional types of furnishings go well with crown molding. In our designer, it was so Spanish on the outside, we didn't consider crown molding. I would have liked molding around the windows, though--but something flat. We never got around to it. Now in our CYV, I like the plainer look.

[rustyp]

Question is Do you like it ! Otherwise it's a waste of money. When given a choice be a Jones not a Jones imitator.

[retiredguy123]

Question is Do you like it ! Otherwise it's a waste of money. When given a choice be a Jones not a Jones imitator.
I agree. For people who want it and pay for it, they will tend to like it. To others, it will be virtually invisible.

[Dionysos]

I love all kinds of décor and this is beautifully done.. I love the dramatic portrait and the simplicity and clean lines. Well done.

Ty Gracie! We wanted something a bit different and my wife enjoy’s the dramatics.

[CFrance]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁
What material is your countertop? It's beautiful.

[Dionysos]

Ty! I think the correct term is poured epoxy resin. We are currently getting ready to do clear frosted counter tops which we have in our summer home and love it.

[Aloha1]

Crown molding gives a finished touch, even with the very open kitchen type rooms, in my opinion.

Exactly!

[BK001]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁

Not my taste nor style (I'm more of a traditionalist) but nonetheless beautiful and well done. Reminds me of some Manhattan apartments we've been to.

[skyking]

Crown molding really adds to the finished look of the house. We had 7 inch crown molding installed several years ago and virtually everyone who visits the house mentions it.

p.s. I looked up the spelling and apparently both "molding" and "moulding" are correct.

[rjm1cc]

If you think it looks nice get it. I think it looks nice.

[JimJohnson]

We have the opposite, 6 inch high and Grover baseboard. We do not like the door trim used as baseboard. 6 months after moving in we don’t notice it anymore, but I would notice that 3 inch band. The eye of the beholder.

[GoPacers]

If you have it done, make sure they caulk all of the cracks at the ceiling, wall, and where the cut sections join together. Whenever I see crown molding, that is the first thing I notice. But, even if they do the caulking, cracks will eventually open up if they use a basic, cheap latex caulk.

Excellent point - caulking is essential to a good crown finish. I'd add that if they cope inside corners vs. miter the prevalance of cracks developing is signficantly less (almost zero if the house is built well). The outside corners depend on how square the walls are.

I wouldn't select a carpenter for crown that says they will miter inside corners.

[LJaye]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁

Really like the look of your room; I think it looks good without the crown molding. Love the dog, though. Have a red and black myself.

[rjn5656]

Everyone in our neighbor put in crown moulding. It looks great.

[OCsun]

We have a more of a modern layout in our CYV and actually removed all the crown mounding. It made for cleaner lines and made the ceilings look higher. Also had all the popcorn ceiling removed and went as flat as possible. Of course everyone is different but figured we would throw in our 10 cents😁

Beautifully done! Crown mounding was a must in every home I owned in the north. Here in Florida I like the stream line look.

[mamamia54]

Dionysius, what is a clear frosted countertop? What is the material it’s made of? Your home looks beautiful!

[Ben Franklin]

Crown molding looks great and adds value to a home. IMHO.

[mulligan]

Excellent point - caulking is essential to a good crown finish. I'd add that if they cope inside corners vs. miter the prevalance of cracks developing is signficantly less (almost zero if the house is built well). The outside corners depend on how square the walls are.

I wouldn't select a carpenter for crown that says they will miter inside corners.

The way I was trained, a carpenter doing inside finish work wouldn't dare show up with caulk for joints. Intermediate joints (not at corners) are mitered, outside corners are mitered and glued, inside corners are coped.

[Investment Painting Contractors]

The way I was trained, a carpenter doing inside finish work wouldn't dare show up with caulk for joints. Intermediate joints (not at corners) are mitered, outside corners are mitered and glued, inside corners are coped.

How did they cover the crack between the ceiling and the wall which are Knock down? The carpenters didn't carry caulk they left it up to the painters. In Florida due to the humidity a composite crown is recommended. But getting back to the OP crown is a personal choice, but is not for a modern aesthetic Len