[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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]

Originally Posted by Dionysos

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]

Originally Posted by Velvet

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

Exactly!

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Dionysos

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Dionysos

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]

Originally Posted by Dionysos

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.