Cornice
This boxlike molding packs a lot of character into its simple form
Cornice is a word that applies to any molding that creates a boxlike frame around a ceiling, a window, furniture or a roofline.
This cornice tops a closet with simple crown molding.
The cornice on this window may conceal a roller blind or a Roman shade.
The cornice of this home suits its contemporary design.
A media cabinet has an elaborate carved-wood and fluted cornice.
Modern usage of the word "cornice" includes boxes that house window treatments, even though they are not made with typical crown molding.
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