Mouldings have always been an ideal way to cover rough and unattractive corners in a house, such as edges around flooring and carpet, the uneven corner where a painted ceiling meets wallpaper, or the exposed edges of wainscot. They're used for similar reasons on cabinets and shelves, stair rails and picture frames.

 But mouldings are also important to the overall decorative appearance of a room. Breaking walls horizontally with chair rail will make a room look wider. Crown moulding will bring drama to a room. Ornate profiles can add a period flavor, while sleek profiles will make a room seem more contemporary. Moulding colors that contrast with walls can make a plain room more interesting, matching colors can tie it together. Mouldings are a fast and easy way to give an old house a new look, or give a new house an old look...