What Colour Should You Choose For Crown Moulding?

First and foremost, take a good look at your walls and flooring individually; what materials and/or colours are you working with? Think about both aspects separately and consider what accent shades would go well with each alone.

Now, look at how your walls and flooring go together. Are they relatively similar and cohesive, or do they contrast dramatically? Most importantly, how do you want to impact this dynamic? If you want to pull the two together for a clean, uniform appearance, you’ll likely want your crown moulding to be in the same colour family. For a bold statement look, you may want to choose a completely different colour or a drastically different shade.

Now, compare the crown moulding colours that worked for each aspect and see if you can find areas of overlap. You’re likely to find several different shades that play well with both the walls and flooring.

Consider the Overall Aesthetic

While crown moulding is a relatively small part of the room, it can make a tremendous impact on the overall style of the space. It’s important to decide beforehand which route you’d like to take.

Consider the design aesthetic of the room — look at the overall palette that emerges between the walls, flooring and furniture. Take note of any statement pieces with shades you want to highlight. A moulding colour that matches your favourite accents and coordinates well with the rest of the palette is a great way to bring more attention to those statement pieces.

If the crown moulding itself is something that you particularly want to stand out in the room, consider a bold colour. You may want to choose a hue in the same family as the rest of the palette in a drastically lighter or darker shade. Likewise, you can also add a brand new shade to the palette by going with something that isn’t anywhere in the space yet. Both options will immediately draw the eye to the moulding.

For a more subdued look that blends with the room’s aesthetic, consider a shade that’s more prevalent throughout the paint palette; matching a dominant colour will pull the room together nicely without being too dramatic.

Try Out Multiple Options

Before you commit to a colour, take some time to experiment with temporary samples. You can visit your local hardware or paint store for paper swatches in virtually any colour, and these allow you to get an idea of how the space will look once the moulding is painted. 

Once you’ve chosen your favourite paint swatches, you can experiment with them in different parts of the room. Attach them to random sections of the cornice to see how the colours play in the palette and compare them directly against shades you’d like to highlight or downplay. Doing so can help you find combinations that you like or dislike.
No matter what colour you choose for your moulding, our expert repair services in Regina are here to help you get it done. At Handyman Connection, we can give you a an estimate before you get started, and our friendly professionals are guaranteed to give your walls, trim and moulding a beautiful finish. Call or visit our website to learn more today!