Cove molding is the wonderful curvy stuff that can dress up any room with a decent 9-foot ceiling. Its close cousin -- crown molding -- is the flatter version of this classic ceiling treatment.

Most of the foam molding systems have special corner pieces. This means you don’t have to miter the corners, which can be challenging for a novice, especially when it comes to crown molding.

He’s got crown molding in at least one room of his home, and in the winter months, a gap appears between the top of the crown molding and the ceiling.

Whether big and bold or understated, crown molding enhances the transition from wall to ceiling. Which of these seven options ...