crown molding
noun
: molding that crowns a surface or structure
especially
: molding that runs between the top of an internal wall and a ceiling
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Avoid creamy shades on baseboards, crown molding, and door and window trim to prevent a dirty and outdated look, and stick with a crisp white or true color that's pulled from the bathroom wallpaper.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2025
Every venue on this tour is an historic jewel from some two to five hundred years ago, and the Paradiso is adorned with ornate crown molding, white pillars, and arched balconies.
—Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The home features an eclectic art collection, a large book case, herringbone wood floors, intricate crown molding, a marble bathtub, and plenty of leafy houseplants to soak up the natural light.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Many of the home’s original elements remain, including the fireplace, doors, windows, crown molding, baseboards, and pediments.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2025
Every venue on this tour is an historic jewel from some two to five hundred years ago, and the Paradiso is adorned with ornate crown molding, white pillars, and arched balconies.
—Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The home features an eclectic art collection, a large book case, herringbone wood floors, intricate crown molding, a marble bathtub, and plenty of leafy houseplants to soak up the natural light.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Many of the home’s original elements remain, including the fireplace, doors, windows, crown molding, baseboards, and pediments.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Crown molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20molding. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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