An icon of period homes, mouldings bring a sense of gravitas and elegance to a property – this is the case regardless of whether they are an original feature or a new addition. ‘From simple cornices to elaborate ceiling roses, original plaster mouldings provide interiors with embellishment, proportion and decoration. They also serve a practical function, concealing unsightly joins, such as between ceilings and walls,’ says Roger Hunt, author of Old House Handbook.
