Our master bedroom and bathroom was part of an addition to our 1917 home. It features a vaulted ceiling which equals a whole lot of vertical space. However, while all of that space is great, a large expanse of space can easily feel empty and cold and we really wanted the room to feel like a cozy oasis that we could retreat to after our three toddlers were tucked in, preferably in their own beds. Vertical space in a new home means a lot of drywall which can feel sterile. Adding molding to this space brought the character that we wanted and helped to tie the room into the rest of our home.
As I mentioned briefly in the last post, molding is a really easy way to create character in a space that is otherwise lacking. This is perfect for a new home build, or really any home where the character isn't otherwise built in. I chose this molding with clean lines to be a nod to the craftsman style of architecture in the original part of our home. Below are what I think are a few attributes to consider when choosing molding for your own home.
1. The overall geometric space of the room
Because the ceilings were tall and there was a lot of vertical space which felt rectangular, and the overall general footprint of the room was also rectangular, I decided to go with a grid that included rectangular pieces in the middle. Had the ceilings been a little lower and the room more over all square shaped, an all over square grid would have been really unifying and interesting. In here, I think a square grid could have became too busy.
2. The color of the molding and room:
There are a lot of windows in here, and that was designed to bring light into the space. To maximize the light effect we chose to paint the molding all white. The light from the windows really reflects off the molding and gives a very fresh feeling to the room. However, because there is so much wall space, I chose a darker wall color to achieve the warm and cozy feeling we were also hoping for. I think this chocolate brown color is really rich and sexy. And, the juxtaposition of the darker wall color and the white molding work together in here to create a warm and intimate, yet light and bright space at the same time. 
3. Amount of molding for the room
Take into account the amount of molding that you want to do in the room and beware that while you want to create a shining point of interest, you don't want to overdo it and risk it being too busy. To create a cohesive space in this particular room we chose to continue the molding all the way around the room. If you have a smaller space, a statement wall with floor to ceiling molding can make a really cool impact.
Adding molding is one of my favorite ways to add character to a space and create a big impact. And what's better, is it can often be done in just a day or two!
Sources:
Bed: Pottery Barn
Chandelier: Ballard (bronze 9 arm)
End of bed stools: From a local shop but love the one
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