Have an entry wanting to trim but with an angled vaulted ceiling. Help
Joe C
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I have an “H” columned entry way from front door into dining room wanting to trim. Its angled at ceiling line. How would I go about creating a symmetrical look or classic decorative trim feel without looking funky. Pls see pics. Do I go all the way up with the cornice to the ceiling, or stop before the ceiling? Do I angle the cornice to sit flush with the ceiling? Areas of concern are circled in RED. How would would create yours?
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PROPPF.
3 years agoJoe C
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More pictures please....non-crown vaulted ceiling trim
Comments (3)Can you use a protractor? If so, you'll like this; the link is to info on a protractor thingie just for computing the angles to be cut. Even standard crown molding is rarely 45° for both cuts, and I think this gadget might help with your unusual angles. I admit I'd try it with elcheapo plain board first. And if you don't personally play with this sort of stuff, see if your trim carpenter would find it useful. You do realize crown calls attention to where ceiling meets wall? Not sure you'd really like that affect in that spot. Here is a link that might be useful: for DIY crown molding...See MoreWhat color do I paint my vaulted ceiling? Need help!
Comments (4)Are you adding trim molding? I like color on the ceiling, esp if it's vaulted. So I would paint manchester tan on all but the accent wall and continue it up around the angled part of the ceiling on all sides. Then paint the accent wall the greenbrier beige and paint the flat part of the ceiling the same color. It would look great if you have molding to break up the areas painted in the simply white to offset the areas. That may be too much for you so you can just paint the simply white on the flat and angled portions of the ceiling and then paint the walls manchester tan with the greenbriar beige accent. I'd suggest going to houzz.com and searching on tray ceilings so you can get some ideas of how they are treated with paint....See MorePaint help for wood vaulted ceiling
Comments (8)My living area has trusses with 1x10 pine boards that are exposed. I originally painted them white in flat, since it is a "ceiling." However, about 1 year latter I went up there to dust the trusses and the dust just smeared more! I wound up repainting everything (trusses and boards) with standard bright white satin from Glidden. I love the glowing sheen. I think satin will work just fine for your case. If you happen to have pine boards with knots, use oil primer or BIN sealer for the knots. Otherwise, the knots will bleed into the white paint....See MoreHelp - corner tv with vaulted ceiling
Comments (1)IMO the TV needs to be moved to a completely different spot. It's probably in the worst place possible- in a corner, by a stairwell, across a major traffic path, and hung too high. Move the TV to the wall where you have the picture hanging. Find a nice low console and hang the TV a few inches above it. Rotate the sectional so that it's facing it. This will also create a clear pathway for people to walk. Skip the shiplap and other details, they're not appropriate for the home style. The hardwood floors idea is a good one though....See More
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PROThe Cook's Kitchen
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One Devoted Dame
3 years agoJoe C
3 years ago
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
3 years agoThe accessories were arranged incorrectly on your wall. The curved object it best placed next to the angled ceiling so it works visually. Looks like you added the barn board to get the white clock to show up on the wall but that just added to the visual clutter. Just paint the clock and 86 the barn board. The columns don't need any more detailing.
Center your table under the chandelier and pull that overly large fake plant out of the dining room. Replace with some art or wall decor on the large wall.
IdaClaire
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JAN MOYER
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