Simple Moulding BIG Impact
Have you ever just stared at a wall and not known quite what to do with it?! Let’s be real, we all have! Sometimes a pretty piece of artwork will do the trick, but have you ever thought about adding some moulding instead?
Moulding can give interest and depth to a blank space in such a subtle, pretty way!
Follow along and I’ll show you a creative moulding combo that could be just right for your space!
My master bedroom had undergone a complete transformation, but the wall above my headboard was still missing something even though I had a pretty, organic rattan decor above. Then came an idea! How about adding moulding?!! It gave the space an elegant look that it had been craving!
To get this look, you are going to frame out a space on your wall with the lattice moulding and on the inside of that add in the base cap moulding.
Measure the length of the pieces you will need and cut them at a mittered edge (45 degree).
Assemble the lattice moulding in a square or rectangular shape to fit your space by nailing it in with 1 1/4” Brad nails. This is the toughest part. Get this right and you’re golden 😉 You now have your frame!
Add your base cap moulding to the inside of the lattice moulding.
It will look like this :) Now you just need to fill the nail holes and caulk!
Use wood filler for the nail holes and where the wood lattice moulding meets in the corners. Sand with 320 grit after it drys.
Use caulk where the lattice moulding touches the wall, where the base cap moulding touches the wall and in between the two.
Now that everything is filled, you just need to paint! Here, I used the same paint as my walls. If you want it to pop a bit more use the same color, but go up one sheen and tape off the moulding so you get a nice crisp edge.
After! It’s the perfect subtle addition to a wall craving an upgrade on a budget!!
You can watch the whole process on my IG highlights @brooke.casa.del.sol
Happy Creating!!
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Ana Alonzo on Aug 23, 2022
all looks great. Love the bedding, can you let me know where you got it?
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Violet on Aug 15, 2023
That really made the whole wall and the bed look fantastic!! Good job!!
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