Choosing the Right Color Scheme for Your Crown Molding
Posted on April 3, 2023
Matching Existing Elements
The first step in choosing a color scheme for your crown molding, after considering the setting, is to decide on paint colors for your walls. If you already have an idea of what colors you want for your walls, then you can easily carry those same colors into your crown molding. For example, if you are painting all of your walls a tan shade, then choose a medium-toned wood stain that matches that same tan shade. This will create a cohesive look throughout the space and seamlessly blend together all of the different elements in the room.
Creating a New Look
If you’re looking to create a new style or make a bold statement with your crown molding, then you can always experiment with different colors and finishes. When selecting a color for your crown molding, it’s important to think about any additional design elements such as window treatments or floor coverings that may be present in the space. Consider how different colors may affect the overall look of the space before making any decisions.
It’s also important to consider what kind of aesthetic you are trying to achieve with your space. Are you going for something more traditional or modern? Do you want something vibrant and eye-catching or something more understated and subtle? Once you have decided on a decor style, it will be much easier to narrow down which colors will best fit in with that particular style. For example, if you are aiming for a modern design aesthetic, then opting for bolder shades such as black or navy blue may be more fitting than opting for neutral tones like white or gray.
Practical Considerations
When selecting a color for your crown molding, it’s important to keep practical considerations in mind. For example, if you live in an area that experiences extreme temperatures during certain times of year (e.g., hot summers or cold winters), you’ll want to avoid light-colored paints that could become warped or damaged due to temperature fluctuations over time. Additionally, if you anticipate high levels of traffic, especially among tall people with dirty hands, then it’s best to select darker colors which are more resistant to wear and tear over time.
Look at other trim work in your home such as baseboards and door frames before deciding on a color scheme for your crown molding. If there are other trim pieces that match each other but clash with the new crown molding color scheme that you’ve chosen, then it might be best to opt for something else in order to create cohesion throughout all of these different elements. Alternatively, our CertaPro team is happy to repaint your interior trim if requested. Regardless, matching any existing trim pieces can help add continuity throughout all of these different surfaces and pull everything together so it looks like one unified piece rather than several separate elements competing against each other.
