Crown Moulding Work Begins in Dining / Kitchen Area
Boy, I didn't think we'd ever see the day that we'd begin installing crown moulding in this house, but today was the day. We had a little money, bought a little trim, and used a little time early this morning to install it. We still have over half the dining and kitchen yet to do, but we'll have to wait for a little more of all of the above to do that:) For now, I'm thrilled that we've inched our way a bit closer to completion!
We used some decorative corner pieces that served two purposes: 1) They added some architectural detail that this 30 year old house is sorely lacking and 2) They made installing crown moulding super easy! No mitered cuts!
The trim, ceiling, and beams will be painted out in a glossy creamy white. And can you picture creamy white beadboard four feet up the wall? We haven't installed our lighting yet, but when we do, this mock up photo gives me an idea of what it will look like. I'm going for just enough country and just enough cottage. The shades are linen and the finish is in oil-rubbed bronze.
(Oh, for those of you who may be new to this site, here is a photo of what our dining / kitchen ceiling once looked like... We just covered over the hideous mess with the pine planks. Easy Peasy!)
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Kim, the moulding looks great. You've done so much work on your house and it is coming along just beautifully. You should be so proud of your hard work!
The moulding is looking great. I've seen those corner pieces and seems alot of people are using them lately. I imagine it does make the whole thing easier. Your renovations are coming along wonderfully!
Manuela
I just love how crown molding finishes a room. We are going to start soon on finishing ours. Yours looks great!
Kim, it looks just wonderful! I know you are so happy to see this project become a reality! Great job!
xo,
Kim
It looks sooo good, Kim. I think the wainscoating will look great too. Every little thing is one more thing done and it won't be long until it's finished. Nice work!
Rose
It looks fabulous! Congratulations.
Hey Kim ~ It's looking great! You guys have certainly made a transformation, haven't you?
I can't wait to get to that stage again ~ lol!
P.S. Thanks for the ebay link! I love it!
The dining/kitchen area looks great! Crown moulding just gives that wonderful finished touch. I love what you did with the ceiling too!
Donna
That ceiling looks absolutely wonderful! It gives me something to hope for.. later. :)
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You're doing a fantastic job - keep up the great work!
Cathy
Everything looks great Kim. You have done an amazing job on your home.
I love the moulding. The pine planks are great. How do you put them up??
Rosemary
This is EXACTLY what I want to do with our awful popcorn ceilings! Thank you for sharing your remodel... now my boyfriend can actually see what I am talking about (and is much more enthusiastic about my idea). BTW, what color did you paint your kitchen- such a pretty shade of pear.
I SO love how this turned out. It's really outstanding the changes you guys have made and how big of an impact they are having on the home. I'm not sure I would have the foresight to see what could be done with a simple popcorn ceiling to turn it into the beauty that you have now! :)Great job!
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I check out your website every now and then to see how your house is coming along. You do so many things that I want to do to my house, too! I'm also wondering what color you used in the dining room. I'm going through a green phase and I love the color! Or at least, I love the color that it looks on my computer. :)
The moulding is great! I'd never seen those corner pieces before, but that would make it so easy! It looks wonderful.
Wow! This is exactly what I want to do with my living room ceiling. How difficult was this?
You kitchen and dinning area looks great. I love the color on your walls. Your kitchen is just beautiful and I love the red and green together! It all looks so inviting!
Laurie
Kim, I love the moulding and ceiling! The wall color is wonderful too.. one of my favorites. You sure have come a long way. Thanks for sharing the photos with us. take care! ~Mary~ :-}
That is amazing and looks so wonderful
and MUCH like a cottage ceiling!! I love it
Deena
Oh, I so appreciate all the wondefully kind comments! Thank you!
About the paint color - that is only a green primer. But have lots of people ask me about the color!
Gorgeous moulding. When I can, I want to do the same thing. I have been really considering those corner pieces, too, but I can't decide! And I LOVE your ceiling. Can't wait to see more. ~A :-)
Wow Kim, you two have been so busy!
I didn't hear any cussing so I had no idea you were doing crown molding. But now I see you have the corner blocks. We are converts to using those. We never used them until we tried them out in the bedroom and they sure made it easier.
Your dining room is going to be just a spectacular looking as your kitchen. Love your choices of colors and decorating.
Now I'm off to see what your stores look like.
Donna
That is just a gorgeous ceiling. Really adds a lot of architectural detail to your space. Ya'll are doing a wonderful job.
RHoda
looks fabulous! I love that green!
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Hey Kim...things look lovely! And I absolutely LOVE your idea of covering your ceiling with pine planks. They look aamzing. What a great concept. I'm thinking maybe later on we may do that in some of our rooms to hide some ugly ceilings.
And I'm so excited by your upcoming online store. That's awesome. Love the intro page graphic...so YOU! :)
Beautiful. Totaly my style. DH is a bit of a molding addict so, I don't think there's a room in the house without it! lol
Hi..just found your delightful blog and am thrilled to find it. I can hardly wait to look over the rest of it. If it's ok, I'd like to add your name to my list of favorite blogs? My blog is only a week old so pls. come by to see me.
Your ceiling looks so fantastic. I, too, live in a house that had no arch. interest at all and I crave it! Our house is an early 50's ranch where the work NEVER ceases. Hubby and I are senior citizens and last yr., he and I doubled the size of our livingroom, by ourselves. Oh, I have stories to tell about it, too! lol
bj
Wow, Wow, Wow!
Kim, your ceiling looks so fabulous! I could not get over the before & after's..what a world of difference. And I so love the plank boards in the center. So yumm...
oxox
Jennifer
Wow, what nice comments from all of you...thank you! I've been out of the loop and behind in the blogging world - having some health issues, etc. to work through. THanks so much for stopping by!
I hope your health issues are being taken care of, that's a big concern always.
I love the ceilings I would love to do it here, but how high are your ceilings?
I may just scrape off my cottage cheese ceiling and smooth it out and do crown moulding around the room, and install beadboad but staggered.
As well I love all the improvements you have made to your home, beautiful.
Chris
Hi Kim... I have to say after being away for so long your cottage is looking amazing, just gorgeous. You must be so pleased with all your hard work. So lovely to drop by again. Nel xo
I love this idea. What a practical solution to covering up your ceilings! I am facing the same problem in my house and may just use this idea! Thanks for the inspiration!
please tell me more about your ceiling project ..How long did this take and how much would one spend to do this..i really want to do this in my house but i need the facts first lol..ya know a girl has to convince her hunky carpenter husband!! lol
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