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"Buck Turgidson"

20/03/2012 6:42 PM

Oak Crown Molding on Painted Walls

I am curious to solicit the group's opinion on whether putting oak CM on
painted walls would look odd.

I always thought oak CM would make a nice transition from a panelled wall to
a painted ceiling. But what about a painted wall (e.g. dark) to a
light-colored ceiling? Is that a design faux pas?

Most of the CM in my home is painted white, transitioning to the flat white
ceiling.


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rr

in reply to "Buck Turgidson" on 20/03/2012 6:42 PM

21/03/2012 11:05 AM

Long ago I put oak baseboard and door casing on white walls. White
doors. The oak was raw, only covered in polyurethane. So you could
see the oak wood grain easily. It really stood out. I liked the
look. But I like the look of wood grain. It was not a subtle look.



On Mar 20, 5:42=A0pm, "Buck Turgidson" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am curious to solicit the group's opinion on whether putting oak CM on
> painted walls would look odd.
>
> I always thought oak CM would make a nice transition from a panelled wall=
to
> a painted ceiling. =A0But what about a painted wall (e.g. dark) to a
> light-colored ceiling? =A0Is that a design faux pas?
>
> Most of the CM in my home is painted white, transitioning to the flat whi=
te
> ceiling.

Hh

"HeyBub"

in reply to "Buck Turgidson" on 20/03/2012 6:42 PM

21/03/2012 7:16 AM

Buck Turgidson wrote:
> I am curious to solicit the group's opinion on whether putting oak CM
> on painted walls would look odd.
>
> I always thought oak CM would make a nice transition from a panelled
> wall to a painted ceiling. But what about a painted wall (e.g. dark)
> to a light-colored ceiling? Is that a design faux pas?
>
> Most of the CM in my home is painted white, transitioning to the flat
> white ceiling.

Me? I'd go for subtle and paint the CM the same color as the ceiling.
Visitors should be impressed by the understated detail, not something that
makes the roof look like a lid.

So says the guy with a 13' mural in the Great Room (formerly the "living
room").

Years ago, the art director, in commenting on book jacket barcodes, was
reported to have said: "If you think I'm putting those tacky stripes on MY
book jackets, you're mad !"

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to "Buck Turgidson" on 20/03/2012 6:42 PM

21/03/2012 7:01 PM

Buck Turgidson wrote:
> I am curious to solicit the group's opinion on whether putting oak CM
> on painted walls would look odd.
>
> I always thought oak CM would make a nice transition from a panelled
> wall to a painted ceiling. But what about a painted wall (e.g. dark)
> to a light-colored ceiling? Is that a design faux pas?
>
> Most of the CM in my home is painted white, transitioning to the flat
> white ceiling.

Well - I would hate it myself Buck, but more importantly - my wife would
hate it. Therein lies the decision...

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-Mike-
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Ab

"Artemus"

in reply to "Buck Turgidson" on 20/03/2012 6:42 PM

20/03/2012 5:10 PM


"Buck Turgidson" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
>I am curious to solicit the group's opinion on whether putting oak CM on painted
>walls would look odd.
>
> I always thought oak CM would make a nice transition from a panelled wall to a
> painted ceiling. But what about a painted wall (e.g. dark) to a light-colored
> ceiling? Is that a design faux pas?
>
> Most of the CM in my home is painted white, transitioning to the flat white
> ceiling.
>
I don't think it really matters much what the opinions of this group are.
You should go straight to the ultimate authority on the matter. Have
you asked your wife?
Art

dd

"dadiOH"

in reply to "Buck Turgidson" on 20/03/2012 6:42 PM

21/03/2012 7:57 AM

Buck Turgidson wrote:
> I am curious to solicit the group's opinion on whether putting oak CM
> on painted walls would look odd.
>
> I always thought oak CM would make a nice transition from a panelled
> wall to a painted ceiling. But what about a painted wall (e.g. dark)
> to a light-colored ceiling? Is that a design faux pas?

What color are the walls?

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