If you want to upgrade the interior space of your home but have a limited budget to work with, adding crown moldings might do the trick. Relatively easy to install, these architectural accents can instantly lend a touch of elegance to any room.

Here are some useful tips from your local millwork supplier on installing crown molding:

• Choosing the Right Size: Aside from its decorative purpose, crown molding can make a room appear taller or shorter, which is why you need to choose the right size to complement your ceiling’s height. For rooms with higher ceilings, wider pieces of crown molding could be used, as they tend to optically bring the ceiling down. Conversely, you need to employ thinner moldings for rooms with lower ceiling heights.

• Corner Concerns: For amateurs, corners can pose a challenge in crown molding installation. Since they are usually not at right angles, cutting two pieces to be joined at 45-degree angles won’t suffice; there will always be some gaps. To get a perfect fit, some customization to the edges using a coping saw may be needed. If that fails, a bit of paintable caulk will be handy to hide a few minor mistakes.

• Consider Using Corner Blocks: To completely escape the hassle of coming up with a snugly fit crown molding corner, you may also want to try using corner blocks. Corner molding blocks are millwork pieces designed specifically for those challenging corners. They look elegant, professional, and are a lot easier to install.

If you plan on adding subtle hints of sophistication on an otherwise plain room, visit Huber Lumber Co. in Cincinnati, OH. They offer lumber along with other materials for constructing decks, porches, windows, doors, pergola, kitchen cabinets, as well as assistance in kitchen design. Call (513) 731-4035 to have any millwork done, or visit their website to learn more about their products and services.