The World of Westloft Architecture

Cornicing

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

The definition

What is Cornicing?

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

The Westloft perspective

In the World of Westloft

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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