The World of Westloft Architecture

Cornicing

Decorative moulding where wall meets ceiling, adding shadow and period character.

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What is Cornicing?

Cornicing is an architectural detail used to soften the transition between walls and ceilings, often ornate in Georgian and Victorian interiors.

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For Westloft, cornicing is the kind of detail that makes a room look dressed before the furniture even arrives. It gives art a more civilized ceiling to live beneath.

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