Midtown East Wainscoting Design and Installation

There are many ways to add character and class to your home, and one is designing wall molding in a shape, style and texture that fits your taste in interior décor. This Manhattan family had a new home and wanted to add some style with decorative molding on the walls before moving in. They also asked us to remove some ugly built-in shelving as well.

Trim, wainscoting and molding come in many widths with designs in the wood. From elegant narrow strips to chunky wide layers, 3-D wall molding transforms any room from dull to dignified, mundane to marvelous. Life in Manhattan has an energetic vibe and an unparalleled diversity in people, food, cultures and opportunities. After a busy day in and around the ever-humming hustle, it’s nice to go home to comfy rooms that wrap you in friendly, intimate spaces.   

The clients were not sure how to approach the project, so we brought them six samples of molding profiles which would add a sophisticated statement to the living room and the den. They selected different ones for each room and settled on the design. Then we set to work measuring and marking the walls for accuracy and level before cutting the trim to fit. Molding installation calls for meticulous craftsmanship using levels, rulers and T-squares to assure everything lines up perfectly square and perfectly parallel. Following that is priming and painting, also to perfection. These interior walls exude a level of grace and dignity that enhances the overall ambience and visual appeal. When the project was complete, each room was now all dressed up, even without furniture, rugs and lamps.  

Exquisitely inviting and historically-significant with crown molding, wall box molding, new chandelier.

Manhattan Crown Molding and Box Molding Installation

New York City has a long, rich history of development since an early settlement around 1524. Historic structures, bridges and landmarks grace the city, and one couple and their sweet, fluffy, caramel chocolate color pup wanted to infuse some historical flair in their new home in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Crown molding and decorative panel wall trim can be found in historically-significant buildings throughout the Big Apple.

Our client selected crown molding for an elegant look around the ceiling edges and box molding to add some class to a plain wall. We custom cut and installed all the molding before painting everything. We even hung the graceful, new chandelier to the designated length. Combined with old brick painted white and the attractive ceiling medallion, the home evokes a perfect blend of modern style and historical design elements.  

B-o-r-i-n-g until crown molding, wall box trim and more appropriate chandelier and ceiling medallion added.

The elegance of crown molding.

Custom Crown Molding Install in Bedstuy 

 Almost anything with “crown” in its name connotes sophistication, refinement, even royalty. And crown molding is no exception. When you want to dress up a room on a budget, crown molding is one fine way to accomplish it. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all embraced crown molding in architecture, and it was a symbol of wealth and status. Interior crown molding, whether plain or elaborate, hides the seam between ceiling and wall while adding an elegant component to the overall décor.

We were excited to add character to this Bedstuy brownstone with both crown molding and window trim molding. Prep is always our first order of business, covering floors and furnishings as necessary. Once measured, well, twice measured, we cut and install, then fill all nail holes and caulk any gaps. Here we painted the walls in Wickham white while the trim got a semi-gloss coat for a light sheen. The room is still the same dimensions, and the interior style has been subtly enhanced with the vintage chic touch of crown molding and window trim.

Boring without crown molding.