We're this close to finishing up our family room! You can imagine how happy we'll be to be done. As I mentioned last week, Chris was busy working on the crown molding. The room already had it, but it was dinky and we wanted something more substantial. Beacon Hill Brownstone Chic needs big crown! Here's a good example of how small and wimpy it was before.
We like to use two layers of molding. The first layer is baseboard placed upside down, then Chris attaches the crown on top of that. The result is a really wide and decorative molding that looks like one piece once it is all caulked and painted.
Chris has had some practice installing crown molding in other rooms on Hazard Ave and at our last house and has picked up a few tricks. Along with making "tough guy" faces, he makes a mock up of the two molding pieces together so that we can make sure the scale is correct.
Here he has built a template showing the angle of the crown and the overall length of the assembly once it is put together. Using his template, Chris was able to find the appropriate height to install the inverted baseboard... This accommodates the imperfections in the ceilings and walls and ensures that the molding is as consistent as possible.
Installing the upper level of crown after the inverted baseboard went up.
Now that the crown is up, the ceiling color is a little more obvious. I chose a cool gray
like Casey suggested to contrast against the warm walls. It is Reserved White by Sherwin Williams.
So what's left to do in here?
Chris is going to add quarter round molding to the baseboards in order to hide the small gap between the baseboards and the floors. Then we'll need to caulk and paint all the trim and molding.
We're in the home stretch...
21 comments:
It's looking really good, Carrie! You're starting to be rewarded (visually) for all your HARD work. :) ~Rachel
Woo hoo!! Looking good guys! Can your hubby come down and do some work at my house? That crown is awesome - really, finishes like that make a room. So exciting!! And love that last shot with the painted fireplace too. I'm starting to envision a really awesome new room all furnished and decorated.
Whoa, that crown is just stunning, perfect for the tall ceilings and the right transition between the warm walls and cool ceiling. You two are a powerhouse team!
Cathy
WOW! It's looking amazing. I can't believe how far its come. The walls look great too!
It looks great already! You are so close!
What a change! You must be so happy with the progress you are making.
Unbelievably gorgeous. Okay, I have to ask...is your husband a tradesperson or just incredibly handy?
Great stuff! This is so exciting!
It looks soooo good, Carrie!! That Chris of yours is a gem:) Looks like from all the comments that you could start subbing him out;) Love it with the grey ceiling too, go Casey!! And I think I'm actually going to like the lighter more neutral grass cloth that your mother-in-law suggested! This room is going to be fabulous when its done!!!
Your molding is fantabulous!! I like how thick and chunky it is.
Was he mocking you and the blog as he was making the angry face? Darn husbands.
Looking good! So you're on to caulking and painting the trim? Shudder. I don't mean to complain, but that has to be one of the most tedious unfun jobs around. I'm getting flashbacks.
On the other hand, I think I found some really good podcasts to listen to. :) Happy painting!
Your husband did a great job! Love the manly pics. It looks like he was working hard. Looking forward to seeing more.
Your husband must be a perfectionist like mine. He is doing a grand job. Love the wall color and can't wait for the reveal. This brings back such great memories when we built our house and did so much of the work ourselves.
Okay I'm all over this discussion about beefing up your crown. Along with wainscoting it's next on my LIST (which never comes to an end). I can't believe what a difference that chunkier molding makes - thank you for sharing how you do it! So exciting to see this room come together!
I saw the word "icing" and came running...and I am so excited for the finished product! You all do so much fantastic detail work in everything, no wonder the rooms look so fabulous when you're done!
Yay- you guys are so close! the molding looks amazing. And I love the idea of the baseboards for added bulk. It looks so amazing. Your attention to detail is always great!
GorGEOUS! Doesn't thick molding just make all the difference in the world?! It's looking so close to finished!
Carrie---this room is going to be amazing! It already looks stunning but with a cozy comfort when you get everything put together. The crown molding is truly the icing on the cake! Great job, Chris!
Sooo elegant!
Wow -- that trim looks amazing! It's amazing what a big difference crown molding makes!
Awesome! The crown is just gorgeous, so important in making the room feel finished. I love seeing your (Chris's) technique too!
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