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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Is crown molding out of style? Interior designers discuss this classic feature and decide if it has a place in 2025

Dining room with orange ceiling, wood dining table and mix of chairs and large french doors.

Crown molding is a traditional architectural feature that's been used in home design for hundreds of years. Acting as the divider between the wall and ceiling, crown molding elevates a room, 'crowning' it with ornate lines or intricately carved motifs.

Recently, we have been posed the question, both from readers and within our own design team, is crown molding still in style? Based on the beautiful projects that cross our desks, plus all the key design trends for this year point towards adding more character, more ornate details to your home, we are inclined to say yes.

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