A decorative feature that can be used throughout the home, wood moulding is especially popular around windows and doors. Light coloured decorative wood mouldings placed around a room add definition and contrast. Wood mouldings are available in a large variety of wood species (hardwood mouldings, walnut, tigerwood, and poplar, to name a few) and styles from the very simple to the very ornate.
Crown Moulding
The addition of crown moulding in a room instantly updates the space. Crown moulding is one of the most sought after features in a house. Crown moulding is best suited for rooms with high ceilings. Painting the crown moulding white or off white not only makes the decorative feature stand out, but enhances the illusion of the high ceiling.
Chair Rail
Chair rail protects the wall from chair backs and divides the wall up visually. Chair rail is a great way to showcase a decorative feature such as wainscoting, wallpaper or a contrasting paint colour in the lower portion of the wall.
Historical tidbits
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In the Georgian era, a period of British history which extended from 1714 to 1830 when King Georges I, II, III and IV reigned [1], chair rails adorned the dining room walls since the trend at this time was to place the chairs against the wall when they were not being used; the chair rail protected the wall from being damaged by the chair backs.
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During the period of British history known as the Victorian times, when Queen Victoria reigned from June 1837 until January 1901 [2], the tendency dictated that chairs be left around the table; since the chair rail was no longer needed, it eventually disappeared.
The possibilities of wood mouldings are endless and an easy way to add your own personal touch and style to your home’s architectural furnishings; from simple wood trim around a door to a more elaborate design for a window casing.
Menuiserox is a wood moulding manufacturer with more than 30 years of know-how. Menuiserox manufactures both standard and custom wood mouldings in the species and profile of your choice. Menuiserox is also a wooden staircase manufacturer, from the starting treads to the nosing; through to the railing and posts, Menuisetox will provide you with premium quality stair components that will meet your highest expectations.
1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/george_i_king.shtml
2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/victoria_queen.shtml
3. http://nwrenovation.com/design/remarkable-home-remarkable-moulding