I first really took notice of it with this Canadian House and Home show home from last year:
I love this look in almost any home decor. Of course it works easiest with a traditional design, but it somehow also accommodates other styles beautifully!
Let's take a look at some examples:
You might have noticed I mostly included moulding only in white. To me, somehow the white brings the moulding into the present vs. looking old fashioned - so that's just what I was drawn to.
If you would like to read more about beautiful architectural details you can see a post about windows here and ceilings here.
If you would like to read more about beautiful architectural details you can see a post about windows here and ceilings here.
What do you think of it?
15 comments:
Barbara-
i absolutely LOVE dentil moulding! It takse everything to a different level.
Beautiful rooms.
Teresa
xoxo
It is such a subtle thing, but it can make a room look so much more defined. I like the white too. So happy you are enjoying Seattle!! ebh
It is such a subtle thing, but it can make a room look so much more defined. I like the white too. So happy you are enjoying Seattle!! ebh
i am crazy about architectural details like this. so beautiful to my eye.
happy new week.
michele
I also have white moulding in my own home, but not the dentil one. I think it definitely ads some character and refines a room. You shared again some lovely pictures here! And I'm glad to read you're experiencing hot weather in Seattle, wish it was warm & sunny here as well... It's too rainy in Belgium now.
Have a great week!
Love, Inge x
We love white moulding, too - something so pretty should stand out! We were on the same page with respect to architectural details today.
xxoo
C + C
I thought this entire house was incredible! I love dentil moulding and always have…it makes it so much dressier! I can't imagine it being as hot there as it is here…it's not supposed to be! Hope it cools off for you soon and glad you are enjoying some new sites in Seattle! Sounds like fun! We did the same thing at the beach and ate at all new restaurants for once! Thanks for sharing this!
Dentil molding adds such a touch of class and elegance to a room. We have several Georgian and Federal Period homes here in Salem that have spectacular dentil molding details. We're working on a Back Bay condo in Boston right now with 13 foot high ceilings with incredible original moldings. All the artwork will be contemporary. The contrast really brings out the period details and vice versa.
Cheers,
John
Beautiful! I love great architectural detail and accents!
Thank you- great information & photos. Mary
Beautiful moldings are definitely the jewelry of any room...love these images!
As usual, beautiful images Barbara! Dentil moulding is so classic and is incorporated into so many architectural styles--Georgian to Victorian to Craftsman. Thanks for sharing all this great inspiration!
So nice to hear that you are settling in to your new life! Dentil moulding is very common here and I really love it. I totally agree that it has to be left white.
We never see dentil moulding in New England but I love it and you found some beautiful examples!
XX
Debra~
Love the look of dentil moulding, and I'm also attracted to white woodwork like you are.
Great examples here. Hope all is well!
~ Wendi ~
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