Installation & Design Tips

Architectural Subordination

[This is part of my How to Install Moldings series.] Architectural subordination infuses diversity into your decorative moldings by giving you rules that produce both harmony and variety. Public vs Private and Utility Rooms The molding patterns in your home should…

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Why Moldings? I Am My Father’s Son

Update: My dad, Herb O’Brien, passed away in late January, 2014, peacefully and at home, right where he wanted to go. He was a wonderful dad, and I’ve missed him every day since. His last year was quite difficult, and…

Architectural Ornaments

Joseph’s New Appliques

They came in and I’ll have to say is, wow, the resolution is amazing. — Joseph, The Joy of Moldings reader I agree, Joseph. And you can’t go wrong with the beautiful urns and swag ornaments you chose to use…

DOOR TRIM, Pattern Book

DOOR TRIM-106

Traditional Style I found this beautiful door surround last summer gracing the hall of an historic building in Grand Rapids Michigan. I think the building is an art college of some sort, though I don’t remember exactly because we were…

ARCHWAYS, Pattern Book

ARCHWAY-102 and Ornaments of Life!

Traditional Style If your home has an open floor plan, then you’re sure to have at least one large walk-through opening like this one. Why not bring attention to it by wrapping it in a beautiful surround of moldings and enhanced…

Crown Molding Profiles, Molding & Millwork Inventory

CM-012

Small Ogee This is your standard-issue, ogee crown molding. You can use it as part of pretty much any architectural buildup you can think of; valance boxes, entablatures, fireplace mantels, newel posts — just to name a few. I used…

Installation & Design Tips

Wood Molding Warpage: A Warning

[This is part of my How to Install Moldings series.] If you are going to use a tall, single-piece baseboard like the one pictured above, then you need to know about warpage. I had to deal with it when I…