Cornice
An easy way to enhance, update and add value to your home or business is to install our attractive fibrous plaster cornice mouldings at the top of each wall. Cornice Designs mouldings can serve as an elegant finishing touch to any room and are available in a variety of designs and styles. Once installed your new cornice can be painted in colours to complement the theme of your property.
The decision on which cornice moulding to choose for each room will be based on the ambience you wish to achieve and the height of the ceilings in the room. Cornice Designs offers a huge variety of ready-made mouldings styles which can also be used to create a customised look by layering different styles of moulding on top of each other. Taller ceilings require wider cornice mouldings in order to achieve the desired effect of “dressing up” your room.
How does this all work?
Step 1:
Visit our online shop and determine the theme and style of your rooms, for the cornice and coving mouldings you like. For more cornice design ideas we also have an online gallery which illustrate projects that we have undertaken. Each room can be finished with a different style and colour of cornice moulding if you prefer depending on the theme. Choose an intricate or elaborate style for an elegant room theme, and a simpler style with clean lines for a contemporary or modern room.
Step 2:
Select the right profile. Cornice mouldings are available in several heights and profile shapes that extend onto the ceiling or remain flat against the wall. If you have a low ceiling, choose a cornice moulding with a low profile. If you have high ceilings, create a dramatic effect by choosing high-profile cornice mouldings with intricate details, engravings or accents.
Step 3:
All our cornice mouldings are delivered dry and ready to install and once fitted should be painted with your own custom paint colour to complement the wall colour or wallpaper, and furnishings or accessories in the home.
Georgian Designs
From elegant straight lines to rope designs, the Georgians knew the embellishing their home would make it a pleasant place. Our choice of Georgian cornices will bring your home back into that elegant era.
Victorian designs
Victorian villas were awash with plasterwork and today many people are restoring these features. Do ask about our selection of Victorian style cornices.
Modern Designs
Living in a new property does not mean you have to miss out on architectural features. For a more contemporary feel, our modern designs will look good almost anywhere.
Art Deco Designs
The 1920’s were an inventive and forward thinking age. Artists and Artisans were encouraged to explore new designs. Recreate that Art Deco elegance with our selection of cornices.
Medallion Georgian Designs
The Georgians were happy to add extra ornamentation to their cornices. We can replicate whatever design you have in situ.
Dentil Cornice designs
Dentils are regular blocks add to the cornice as an extra. They are meant to resemble teeth. Used in Roman and Greek architecture, they made a reappearance in the Georgian and Neo-Classical revival periods.
Acanthus leaf Designs
The Acanthus leaf has been used as a decorative feature in ancient historical buildings and is a popular motif. The Victorians particularly liked this design.
Egg and Dart Designs
The Egg and Dart, or Egg and tongue is another classic design motif. There are a number of ways this design can appear. We can copy and replace your cornices to match.
Updating or Replacing your Cornice
Lots of people are now renovating and restoring architectural features in their homes. Doing so can help raise the value and make your home feel fresh and new again. We will work with you to get the right look for your project. If you need advice as to what style would be in keeping with your property, or general advice on restoring cornices, then please talk to us.
