It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room. Crown molding changes the perceived shape of a room. In a space that's tall ...

Q: I was in a model home and saw some beautiful valance boxes above some windows. I found some similar ones, but they were horribly expensive. Anyway, I have decided to try making them myself. Can you ...

Ceiling cornices are the design flair that elevate your room on a budget without being too distracting. Ceiling and baseboard ...

Dear James: We are remodeling on budget, so I thought adding window cornices would help. How do I determine the best size, and how can I make them myself? — Jennie R. Dear Jennie: For a dramatic ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 85th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...