crown molding
noun
: molding that crowns a surface or structure
especially
: molding that runs between the top of an internal wall and a ceiling
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Here, there are more shadowboxing wall treatments, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Based in the Palace of Justice’s former library, this suite is laid out as an enfilade with an entrance on each end and detailed touches like snow-white crown molding, colossal light features, and enough books to make Belle jealous.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
In addition to crown molding, there is shadow boxing under the room’s chair rail.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Inside the home lies hardwood floors, crown molding and millwork throughout.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Based in the Palace of Justice’s former library, this suite is laid out as an enfilade with an entrance on each end and detailed touches like snow-white crown molding, colossal light features, and enough books to make Belle jealous.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
In addition to crown molding, there is shadow boxing under the room’s chair rail.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Inside the home lies hardwood floors, crown molding and millwork throughout.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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“Crown molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20molding. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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