In order to diversify the decor of the walls, many apartment owners began to decorate them with moldings. Recently, they have become quite popular with designers. This type of decor may differ as materials of manufacture, and areas of application.
Moldings on the walls: the subtleties of the decor
Molding is a three-dimensional plank, the consignment type of decor, which adds more relief and volume to the standard interior. The most common are moldings, the length of which is up to 240 cm, while the width and shape of the slats can be absolutely any. Often on sale are polyurethane, plastic products or moldings made of polystyrene. High demand for them due to reasonable price, ease of installation and excellent performance. Such moldings are lightweight and durable, fairly resistant to external influences, therefore, are considered an ideal option in interior design.
Note: flexible moldings are much more expensive than solid counterparts, so it makes sense to buy them only when absolutely necessary.
Marble, wood or plaster products are very rare. They are used in the decoration of historical and other specific interiors to preserve the authenticity of the walls. In addition to its high cost, this type of moldings requires special attention and meticulous care. And wooden species do not tolerate high humidity at all.
Individual attention is worth colored moldings. Today they are in considerable demand. Painted in one or another color strips are used in the following situations:
- when it is necessary to delimit the wall space;
- if you need to highlight the decorative feature of the wall;
- focus on the ceiling with the help of white molding;
- when it is necessary to color the convex panel against the general background of the wall surface.
Tip: use colored moldings moderately dosed, so as not to overburden the interior with an abundance of shades.
Function of moldings in interior design
Undoubtedly, the main function of moldings - decorative. Walls decorated with moldings are able to create a refined atmosphere, emphasizing the special character of design and style.
In a spacious room, this decor solution can also become a way of zoning rooms into functional zones. Moreover, moldigi are often used to disguise wall defects. The room, decorated with plaster, textured wallpaper and paneled into functional blocks, can distract the eye from some of the shortcomings of the interior.
When choosing moldings to design a specific room, it is important to listen to the following expert advice:
- in a room with low ceilings, decorating with wide ceiling moldings is not recommended. It is better to choose a laconic molding under the tone of the ceiling;
- in the compact rooms small planochs organically look, in the spacious ones - more massive;
- The moldings should ideally fit the interior style and be in harmony with the overall decor. So, for example, near the fancy luxury furniture, moldings with deliberate stucco will look, at least, tasteless and ridiculous;
- it is necessary to select decorative panels so that they are opposite to the dimensional proportions of the room: low ceilings require narrow moldings ascending upwards, high ceilings in small rooms, on the contrary, “ask” for horizontal panels.
The best solutions for decorating with moldings
Designers decorate with moldings walls, ceilings, window and door openings and even furniture. Plain molding finish adds more charm and style to a sad setting. Smooth strict panels - a great option for modern design, and moldings with stucco perfectly complement the luxurious classics.
In today's trend combination of several finish textures (for example, wallpaper and paint), moldings are used as a means of distinguishing one coating from another.
Door and window moldings
A common way to use these panels is the door frames. Particularly harmonious molding looks in combination with the door light shade and the same plinth.
Compact windows can be visually enhanced with the help of molding frames. Covered with a light curtain, they will visually appear as a continuation of the window.
Geometric compositions of moldings
Another interesting way to decorate the interior is to glue the wall surfaces with rectangular figures from the molding. At the beginning of work it is necessary to carefully consider the placement of sections and placement of furniture. Proper layout of geometric compositions will refresh the interior of the room. Such decor, as a rule, is typical for classical design.
To the note: when registering the room with molding sections, follow the same style: the harmony of lines and shapes will allow you to enjoy the spectacular result.
Dressing accessories moldings
Often molding is used as a framework for decorative objects on the walls: paintings, mirrors, photographs, lamps.Family photos framed from classic moldings look elegantly and nobly.
The nuances of mounting moldings
At first glance it seems that in the process of mounting the molding there is nothing difficult: gluing panels to the surface of the walls. But here there are some rules and nuances:
- before sticking moldings, you need to leave them indoors for at least a day to adapt to humidity and air temperature;
- for gluing use “liquid nails” or construction glue;
- competent installation involves a series of sequential actions. First, the surface of the wall is plastered and coated with a primer. Next, make notes in places of attachment. parts of the prepared frame are covered with mounting glue. The process itself is better to start with sticking corners;
- acrylic glue must be used in the case when moldings are mounted on concrete walls, covered only with plaster;
- at the end of the work, the panels should be carefully pressed against the wall and held until the molding “grabs”. Full drying will require at least 6 hours. And at this time it is necessary to disguise with a putty all cracks that appear between the molding and the wall. The excess putty is cleaned with sandpaper.
Wall moldings are a great way to refresh and diversify the familiar interior without much effort. The organic introduction of such panels as a decor can fundamentally change the situation, give it more charm and sophistication.
