Wall moldings: design examples and placement options

What are moldings?

Wall molding is a decorative element and a multifunctional part that allows you to hide surface imperfections and defects, perform visual zoning of the space or act as a separator between different finishing materials.

Volumetric slats of various shapes and widths, effectively replace stucco molding and at a low cost they bring luxurious and respectable notes to the room.

Using moldings, you can create panels or frames. Like that Interior decoration, it looks very elegant. This decor also perfectly combines with different wall finishes in the form of wallpaper, plaster, paint, natural wood or MDF.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom with a wall decorated with moldings in the shape of the head of the bed.

What types are there?

The choice of the type of moldings for walls depends on the type of room and on the style of the interior.

• Tree. Differs in small weight and simple installation. Wooden decorative details do not emit toxic substances and therefore can be used to design a children's room. Due to the beautiful natural pattern and naturalness, such moldings have high aesthetic qualities and are perfectly combined with identical wooden wall cladding.
• Gypsum. Massive plaster decor, associated with stucco and palace decorations, harmoniously fits into classic interiors, and also complements styles such as the Renaissance or Rococo.
• Metal. Due to the polished surface and strict execution, aesthetic and original metal moldings are often used in modern design in the loft or high-tech style.
• Polyurethane. Flexible polyurethane products allow you to create a rounded, radial or curved surface of the wall. Such strips are easily bent and fixed in any desired position.
• Plastic. One of the most popular types of moldings, which is characterized by low cost, low weight and high moisture resistance. Elements made of plastic or polystyrene are suitable for rooms with any microclimate and functional purpose. In addition, plastic models have a diverse tint palette from a bright acid color to deep black.

In the photo, painted metal moldings on the wall in the interior of the bedroom in the loft style.

The budget option also includes moldings made of MDF or expanded polystyrene.

In the photo there is a bedroom with a wall decorated with white polyurethane moldings.

How to place on the wall?

Taking into account all the rules of placement, a competent combination of the size and shape of the planks, you can fix many planning flaws in the room.

Mostly moldings are placed on the walls horizontally or vertically. Also using these elements create repeating blocks, due to which the space visually becomes more voluminous. With the help of narrow rectangles in the form of vertical frames or half-windows directed upwards, the ceiling in the room will look higher. To visually adjust the proportions of a small room, you can choose wide decorative skirting boards in tone with a ceiling coating and place them on the walls in a horizontal position.

The photo shows the asymmetric arrangement of wall moldings in a modern interior.

With the help of moldings, almost always create whole compositions that include frames or interestingly interlaced planks. For example, for certain sections of a large wall plane, you can use a symmetrical design, so the design will get a beautiful and expensive look.

In the photo there are rectangular blocks of moldings on the wall above the head of the bed.

For a room with a high ceiling and light wall decoration, traditional rectangular sections of moldings are suitable. Using curved planks, you can form semicircular arches or imitation windows.

In the photo, the interior of the bedroom with a wall decorated with chaotic frames from moldings.

Examples in the interior of rooms

Thanks to the moldings, it turns out to make a stylish accent on the wall and bring a certain rhythm into the atmosphere.

Moldings in the kitchen

The wall composition of decorative strips allows not only zoning the kitchen space, but also vice versa to harmoniously combine different sections among themselves.

In the photo, gilded moldings in the decoration of the wall near the dining area in the interior of the kitchen.

In the kitchen, moldings are often found in the decoration of arches or doorways, this design gives the entrance expressiveness. A window will look no less beautiful, along the perimeter complemented by wide trims.

Moldings in the interior of the living room

The walls in the living room, using planks, are divided into symmetrical blocks that are decorated with mirrors, paintings, artistic bas-reliefs, hanging shelves or wall sconces. In the interior of the hall, you can use moldings to separate wallpaper or other materials of different texture and shade.

In the photo there is a small living room in beige tones with walls decorated with narrow frames from moldings.

These elements are also perfect for framing a doorway, column or even a TV area.

An insert with wallpaper, decorated with moldings around the perimeter, can not only become the main accent of the room, but also highlight a certain piece of furniture in the form of a spectacular chest of drawers, an aquarium or a decorative fireplace.

Photo moldings on the wall in the bedroom interior

For decoration with moldings on the walls in the bedroom, narrow slats in pastel colors are suitable. On a light wall surface, darker inserts, framed by thin restrained planks, look spectacular. In the middle of the section you can place a picture, stucco elements and other three-dimensional decor.

In a large bedroom, an interesting solution would be to zoning the room into separate functional areas. Due to the molding on the wall, it will be possible to divide the room into a sleeping area and a workplace or dressing room.

Favorably emphasize the interior composition and the overall design plan, a wall with a molding frame repeating the size of the bed.

In the photo there are different types of wallpaper, separated by moldings in the bedroom interior.

Moldings in the interior of the corridor or hallway

Moldings are most often used to highlight the front door. Embossed elements can decorate a mirror with wall lights. In a small corridor that does not require the installation of a cabinet, slats can indicate the area with hooks and a clothes hanger.

In the photo there are white moldings in the design of gray walls in the interior of the hallway.

Interesting moldings on the walls of the stairs

Planks glued in a horizontal position not only diversify the wall cladding, but also adjust the height of the flights of stairs.

In the photo there is a flight of steps with gilded moldings on the walls.

Moldings on the walls in the nursery

Thanks to such decorative elements having different texture and relief, it is possible to form a fabulous atmosphere in the nursery. The interior with walls decorated with moldings in bright colors will look very original.

In the photo, painted walls, decorated with plain moldings in the interior of the nursery.

How do they look in different styles?

Molding decor in the design of walls in rooms in different styles.

Photo moldings in a modern style

For the modern interior flow, modified varieties of planks made of metal and plastic are used, which frame individual sections, draw corners or joints. Thanks to this delicate decor, it is possible to decorate plain walls and revitalize the surrounding area using a minimum number of elements.

The photo shows a living room in a modern style with colored moldings on the wall.

Interior decoration in classic style

In the classics, luxurious golden, silver or patinated planks with embossed texture will look beneficial. The classic design involves natural wood moldings or white plaster models.

The photo shows light moldings on the walls in the interior of a classic bedroom.

Neoclassical examples

For elegant neoclassicism, moderate decor is suitable with wall moldings that differ in strict geometric shapes and unobtrusive ornaments.

In the photo there is a neoclassical style living room with rectangular moldings in the interior to separate wallpaper behind the sofa.

Photo gallery

The moldings on the walls transform the usual cladding, add originality and special aesthetics to the interior, as well as visually adjust the proportions of the room.