Instant Upgrade: A No-Fail Way to Give Your Brand-New Home An Old-World Edge

A UK Victorian Full of Art & Vintage Style (Image credit: Cathy Pyle) There are plenty of pluses to living in a newly-built home--reliable plumbing, central air, and increased energy efficiency--to name a few. But without the architectural details that were common in older homes, new construction can feel a bit cookie-cutter. One low-cost but big-impact way to add architectural interest to your space is installing molding. Don't worry if you don't know the difference between casing and crown mol...