Top Tips For Choosing The Right Decorative Plaster Cornices

Plaster cornice mouldings can help to make a room look more elegant and add visual interest, but they are not just purely decorative. They can also enhance the sense of space and proportions of the room, so it’s important to consider your choice carefully before installation. Here are some pointers.

Consider the style of your property

The age of your property may well naturally suggest the style of the cornice; for example a characterful 19th century home is the perfect fit for Victorian cornices. These tend to be more ornate styles with intricate details that draw the eye upwards, emphasising the elegant proportions of this type of home.

On the other hand, a more contemporary home may suit sleeker and less obtrusive cornicing. 

Consider the room dimensions

Small rooms with low ceilings are best suited to more subtle and streamlined cornices that will not overwhelm the space and make it feel even smaller. In rooms with higher ceilings, larger mouldings can help to draw the room together and create a sense of harmony and balance. 

Consider how the room is used

Think about the atmosphere you want to create in the room: for example, in the dining room you may wish to have a more decorative cornice to bring a sense of formality and drama, whilst in the living room where you will be mainly relaxing and using as a family space, you may wish to have a more contemporary and minimalist design.

The colour can also influence the overall effect: do you want a traditional white; the same colour as the walls; or even a bold contrasting tone or hue? 

Of course, these are just guidelines and ultimately it’s down to your personal sense of style and preferences.