Just like I had to choose paint colors, wallpaper and lighting fixtures before my handyman could get started, I also had to choose the type and size of the crown and base moldings I wanted before the contractor could get started on installation. The contractor provided me with a catalogue, and I ended up choosing their most popular style and size (4 inch crown, 5 inch base molding, 3 inch moldings to frame the windows and doors). I also decided that I wanted them to remove the ugly 1990’s lighting box in my kitchen and replace it with the fixture I had found at Lamps Plus. I got the idea of how to finish out the box from a local hotel (the Doubletree in Torrance, CA). Instead of installing the typical 4 inch molding on the inside edges of the box, I had them install large 10 inch molding that reached all the way from the top of the box to the bottom edge. I was so happy with the result! Hotels can be a great place for design inspiration, and I highly recommend walking through a few if you come to a mental road block while decorating your home.
What techniques or tricks do you use to find design inspiration and overcome mental road blocks?
Recommended Contractor:
South County Drywall
208 Technology Drive, Suite M
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 679-4411
www.southcountydrywall.com
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