After seeing many bloggers around blogland doing their own moldings and trim, I’ve really been inspired to try it myself. There are three in particular who I’ve been following around, checking out their projects of wainscoting and beadboard, as they beautify their homes with moldings. So, I figured if they can do it, I can too! With only a trusty mitre box right now, that will have to suffice for cutting those angles, but it works, so that’s what I will do. You can bet if I find a power mitre saw at a yardsale this year, I’ll be bringing it home. Go and take a look at Layla’s projects, as well as Just Beachy, and Thrifty Decor Chick. All these girls know how to beef up their homes with molding. And what a difference it makes!
Just Beachy shared her favorite online source for wainscoting at Elite Trimworks. This pic came from their website. Don’t you just love, love this?!
I found this at another source, but can’t remember where. This is what I’m doing in my dining room, since I thought picture frame molding would be the simplest to start with.
Another online example. What a difference moldings can make. I have a feeling I’ll be doing more of this around my house. I’ve been walking around the house to see where else I can squeeze in some moldings, namely a little beadboard. I think the master bathroom might be a good spot.
Another example of paneled molding. I love this too.
So, here’s my humble start with picture frame molding. I started out using nails, but found out that it works better to just glue it up, so I’ll use Liquid Nails for that. Measuring is the hardest part. Just be sure to keep it level all the way around. I’m cutting one set of molding and then I’ll use it for a template for the rest, so they will all be the same. I drew out my squares ahead of time with a pencil, so I could make sure they were all the same. Takes a little bit of math, but I didn’t even have to ask my hubby for help (the math genius!). I measured down from the chair rail 4 1/2” and did the same from the bottom molding. And I am using 5” in between my squares on the large wall. Once I get all the molding cut (which hubby is helping me with), it should go fast from there. Then paint the molding and the walls and I’ll be done.
Here’s a sneak peek of the wall color I’m using. And I didn’t even have to buy the paint. Grandma had bought 2 gallons of paint from Lowes several months ago for her little house (remember the paint fiasco and me taking her back to Lowes to tweak it?) and we ended up letting the painter pick a neutral color for her house, so this paint was left over. And it works great for the neutral I wanted in here! YAY, don’t have to buy more.
Of course, you’ll all see it very soon!
That is going to be so pretty!
Your home is so pretty, Rhoda. I can’t wait to see what you do with it!
I’m so impressed! You are totally going to rock this project! Can’t wait to see it all done!!!!
Way to go, Rho. Can’t wait to see the finished project.
What a great idea, I can’t wait to see the transformation! I would love to add some moulding to my house, need to get the hubby on board though.
Molding makes such a difference and we only have one room with it. With hubby having more time, we’re going to have to get going on our to do list. 🙂
OH WOW Rhoda! Okay, now I know what I am going to be doing in my guest rooms and maybe even the living room…I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how to “zoom” the look! Thank you thank you thank you!
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Sandi
As with everything you do, your dining room is going to be fantastic! Looking forward to the finishing touches.
R
Good for you for going for it! Molding makes the room, hands down and many people do not put the time and effort into it! You are!
Oooooo! Maybe you can come to my house when you’re done. Since you’ll be on a roll and all. 😉
Hi Rhoda,I’m very impressed that you are doing something liket his by yourself,you go girl!
Cyndi
I adore beadboard, but not a chance at installing it..we rent and hubs said it would be too expensive. We’ll see ;D
That said, I saw somepleace, maybe the Inspired room that she used the backside of the beaded board….a whole NEW idea…great.
Also, for fabric, saw a link recently to fabricguru.com…heaven.
How very timely (again!)–I’ve had wainscoting on the brain very much lately. Got to get this bathroom done first, though! Thanks for the great pictures and links, that helps a lot!
I can’t wait to see how this turns out! I want to do this in our dining room SO bad. We have textured walls here in Florida though … so not sure how that is going to work, but I’m sure I can figure out something!
Looking good so far!
I bet it is all going to look great when you are finished!
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Rhoda,
Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you liked the egg and feather prints, I sure had fun doing them with Nester.
Glad you said hi!
Good for you doing your own trim work! I think that it makes all the difference between a good house and a great house! Looks like you are off to a great start. Can’t wait to see your finished pics!
Oh I have been thinking of doing this in my bedroom. I definitely will be following your progress and taking notes. What can’t you do?
oh love love love what you are doing, we plan to do something like this in our eating area, adds such character
thanks for sharing
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janet