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Crown molding plays a key role in defining the look and feel of a space. From clean lines to intricate detail, the right style can enhance your design and tie the room together. Whether you're after a classic profile, a modern edge, or something ornamental, we make it easy to find the perfect fit. Choose from hundreds of decorative crown molding styles, including traditional, dentil, modern, and ornate designs. Use this guide to compare types and find the perfect interior trim for your project.
What's the Difference Between these Styles?
Selecting the right crown molding style depends on your room's architecture, interior design goals, and personal taste. Each profile we offer serves a different aesthetic and functional purpose. Here's a detailed overview of the styles available:
Traditional
Best for: Timeless interiors, transitional spaces, formal rooms
Traditional crown molding features smooth curves and subtle contours that add a classic touch without overpowering the space. It pairs well with a wide range of décor styles, from colonial to contemporary, and works in living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways where understated elegance is desired. This is our most versatile category.
Dentil
Best for: Classical architecture, formal libraries, dining rooms
Dentil molding includes a repeating tooth-like block pattern that originates from ancient Greek and Roman design. It conveys a sense of order and formality. This style is best suited for high ceilings and grand spaces. Because of its visual weight, dentil molding is typically used in traditional or historic-style homes.
Egg & Dart
Best for: Decorative detail, restoration projects, period homes
This ornate style features a repeating pattern of oval "egg" shapes alternating with pointed "dart" elements. Egg & Dart molding is rich in historic character, often seen in Victorian and neoclassical interiors. It’s ideal when you want your crown molding to act as a centerpiece rather than a subtle accent.
Ornate
Best for: Dramatic interiors, luxury spaces, feature rooms
Our Ornate profiles include scrollwork, floral elements, and complex curves, designed to make a statement. These moldings are typically wider and deeper, intended for rooms with higher ceilings and ample natural light. Best used in rooms where decorative molding plays a central role, such as master suites, foyers, or formal sitting areas.
Modern
Best for: Minimalist spaces, contemporary homes, clean lines
Modern crown molding favors straight edges, geometric shapes, and low-profile designs. This style blends seamlessly into minimalist interiors and helps define space without drawing attention. Modern profiles work well in open-concept layouts and pair with neutral palettes and sleek furniture.
Cove
Best for: Subtle transitions, small spaces, relaxed environments
Cove molding features a concave curve with no added ornamentation, offering a simple and graceful transition from wall to ceiling. It’s especially effective in smaller rooms, hallways, or spaces where a soft visual break is needed. Cove is often chosen for its ability to blend in rather than stand out.
LED-enabled
Best for: Accent lighting, media rooms, modern upgrades
These profiles are designed to accommodate LED strip lighting (sold separately), allowing you to add indirect lighting to ceilings for ambient or task lighting effects. LED-enabled crown is popular in home theaters, kitchens, and modern living rooms. It combines clean design with functionality and adds a subtle but impactful upgrade to your space.