What Is Moulding Timber

Timber mouldings help frame a room, softening the sharp and ugly joins where walls meet floors or ceilings. They offer visual decorations that break up these uniform walls and ceilings. Making them a very simple and effective way to add an aesthetic flourish to a home interior.

What is moulding wood used for?

The practical purpose of wood moulding is to finish the space where two elements are joined, while the aesthetic purpose of molding is to add architectural interest and beauty to a home. This room featured on My Ideal Home is a sophisticated example – incorporating moulding to elevate the style of a simple room.

Where are mouldings used?

Mouldings are used to enrich, emphasise and separate architectural components by casting shadows and otherwise making the item they form part of visually distinct from their surroundings. They are to be found on doorways, structural beams and other parts of buildings.