When you think of mouldings in a home, your first thought is probably of a formal, traditional aesthetic. Names such as dado rail, picture rail and wainscoting come to mind and you picture a dated hallway or living room with over patterned wallpaper below a drab magnolia wall divided by a piece of over varnished dado rail. 

Nowadays however, mouldings don’t have to mean boring and dull. They extend to a much wider range of applications that borrow inspiration from the past but that are very rooted in the present, bringing glamour and chic to your interior. No matter what type of moulding, it can add dimension and highlight an attention to detail in any space. Use them to create contrast with a bright pop of colour. or opt for a monochromatic palette and subtly infuse a space with sophistication, No matter what room in your home, there are endless possibilities and always something sure to suit your space. 

Set The Stage

Create an entryway that sets a welcoming tone thanks to traditional feeling wainscoting topped with a decorative moulding. Adding dimension and interest to the crisp white painted walls and playing into the classic feel, a snug seating arrangement can be anchored with either antique or modern furniture. 

Level Up The Laundry Room 

A coat of this gorgeous paint on the wainscoting, cornice moulding and cabinetry dials up the drama in this punchy laundry meets mudroom. The new space acts as a hybrid, which is both practical and smart enough you might even enjoy doing laundry for a while!

Put A Twist On Traditional Dining Room 

Simple wainscoting sets the tone while traditional ogee trim creates a clean modern farmhouse look. 

Give It Layers 

There are endless types of cornice (or crown) mouldings from simple to intricate, but adding a second will always give a room an extra boost of elegance, like this living room painted in subtle pink. 

Cosy Up The Cottage Style

Why not dial up the cottage style with board and batten style mouldings. Thus simple method adds depth and detail throughout a room without being too ornate for small and casual spaces. Ideal when using a singular paint colour. 

Reach New Heights 

In this bathroom, the picture rail has been used as originally intended for hanging the mirror and artwork. Extra tall wainscoting shows off the height of the ceiling and draws the eye up to the magnificent cornice moulding. 

Play To A Unique Shape 

If you’re designing a room with a unique nook or archway, enhance the feature even further by adorning it with moulding. Here, decorative mirror frames scattered between the mouldings add an extra dimension to this quirky dining room. 

Enhance Tall Ceilings 

This double height hallway makes a grand, light and airy entrance to this beautiful home. The owner has enhanced the light by painting the walls white but keeps it visually interesting by adding wall panelling to the grand stairwell, and drawing the eye upwards to the elegant chandelier. 

Design Eye Catching Shapes 

When installing panel mouldings, don’t feel as though you need to create perfect rectangular boxes. Take a funkier approach and enhance the space by playing off the architectural period of the home. 

Picture Rail Mouldings 

Picture rail is not to be confused with cornice or crown moulding. It hangs around the same height as the top of your windowpanes and wraps around the room. It was originally designed for hanging pictures (hence the name), but nowadays is mainly used to add character and architectural detail. 

Mouldings are a cost effective and stylish way to elevate the look of your space. No matter what shape or design you choose. These DIY ideas can add sophistication and charm to nay room. So, get creative and transform your space with these small moulding DIY ideas !

If you’re new to DIY installing trim details is way easier than you might think, so view our range of Mouldings and get cracking on your moulding DIY project.