I think it would need a lot of work to keep it - taking out all of the embellishments around the room, and increasing the size of the baseboard to balance better, along with the obvious repaint. It would definitely be easier to remove it.

thanks . the only issue in the bedroom area is that the fireplace may extend only to the crown. not sure how it will look if the fireplace stops a few inches short of the ceiling.

That would be a challenge. If the fire place only goes up to the moulding then I would put the effort in to simplify the moulding and paint it out the same colour (maybe different finish) as the walls; it looks like you have textured ceilings, so I’m assuming you won’t be able to paint the moulding to match the ceiling.

I’d keep it and paint it…..unless you’re going to update everything else; it seems to go with the rest, imo.

Your crown is very appropriate for a traditional home. Your columns and the built in cabinetry are also traditional. If it is too ornate for you, paint all the crown and baseboard the same color as the walls to make it visually disappear. (Also, if this is your furniture, you can “relax” the family room by moving the sofas away from the walls and completely on the rug)

Keep the crown molding and paint it the same color as the ceiling. This is a great effect and raises the ceiling visually. We tried this and it works, every single person thought we had raised ceilings, even us!

This is opinion, but the reason I would remove it is because of the overwrought corner blocks and pendant detail hanging down in the middle of the walls.

Ok i an keeping the crown moulding and will just have it painted the same color as the wall. now there is a golden color in the design too. should i paint that white as well. ?

From your first photo, it looks like your house is contemporary, and somebody tried to Tuscan it up. I'd remove all of it, and if the fireplace facing stops short, then have a simplified molding made just for that spot. The rest will be better plain.

I would remove it. Those embellishments are just too, too much. Gothic looking and nothing else in the rooms fits with Gothic. The fireplace is modern. Those two elements are at odds with one another.

I can remove the crown moulding but i m afraid it might make the room and ceiling too plain as this is not a typical modern house where bare ceiling would go with the rest.

in the bedroom i dont have any option but to remove it as it is not done properly at the other ends anyway. i would have to look for a different piece or new crown moulding to go on the fireplace to cover up the top.

what are some good places to look at for crown mouldings? and what should i look for ? i am guessing would have to be wood.

good places to look at for crown mouldings?

Look for 'millwork' suppliers in your area.

No, doesn't have to be wood. Available in a variety of materials.

https://www.angi.com/articles/best-crown-molding-materials.htm

The crown moldings appear to be an add-on, not an original feature, and do not look that attractive from the pictures. If removed carefully you may be able to sell to someone restoring an older property where these would be appropriate. Remove, and add a different feature at the top of the fireplace. So happy we removed ours.

What is your objective and what is the style you are wanting? If you are looking for a more modern style then I would remove the crown and replace with a profile that is simpler in design. If you want more tradition then keep the moulding. Once again, it really depends on the look that you are trying to achieve. Good luck!

I agree with Valinta. The crown was an ill advised later addition. Out of balance because there is heavy ornate crown, too skimpy baseboard, no casing naked windows. Simple drywall cased columns. The built in cabinetry is from another era that doesn't go with any of it. Then there is the very modern fireplace treatment. It looks like parts of 4 or 5 different spaces have been assembled in one room.

Hey there! It's great that you're thinking about updating your home with a fresh coat of paint, and considering whether or not to keep, remove or replace the crown moulding. If you decide to keep the crown moulding, Mould Cleaning might be a good idea to ensure that any accumulated dust or mould is taken care of before you repaint. As for whether or not crown moulding is "in", it really depends on personal taste and the overall style of your home. You could also consider replacing the crown moulding with a different style that better fits your vision for the space. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it'll look great with a fresh coat of paint!

It seems odd to have the elaborate crown molding when your windows aren’t trimmed out. I would remove it all and try to salvage it.

We got the living room done last year. We had the crown moulding painted the same color as the walls. Walls were skim coated in white dove BM. we are very happy with the results.

family room was also done keeping the crown moulding.

my room needs new crown moulding on one wall and have not been able to find anyone that can replicate existing. so now we are going with new crown after taking down the existing.