You want the wall to live — to breathe architecture, hold the gaze, create depth. But as soon as contrasting shades come into play, the wall begins to fall apart into pieces: the dark baseboard strip pulls downward, bright moldings clash with each other, stucco turns into a random set of inserts. The solution is to bring everything together in one color. This is where— is a horizontal element that frames the room at the bottom of the walls where the wall meets the floor. Skirting boards perform several functions: they hide the technological gap between the wall and floor covering (necessary for thermal expansion), protect the lower part of the wall from mechanical damage, create visual completion, and may conceal wiring.Relief Decorationanddecorative elementsmade of wood and polyurethane become not just finishing details, but participants in a unified textured wall in one color — a monochrome system where expressiveness is born from light and shadow, not from variegation.

This article is a practical guide. Not general decoration theory, but a precise working mechanism: how to assemble a monochrome textured wall, what elements are needed, how to arrange them, how to avoid mistakes.


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Why a textured wall in one color works better than variegated decor

The first and main question: why remove color contrast at all? Wouldn't it be easier to paint the baseboard white, the moldings light gray, and leave the stucco cream? That seems more interesting.

Actually, no. When a single wall has three or four different shades of decorative elements, the eye gets scattered. The brain tries to establish a hierarchy: what's the main thing here—the baseboard? the molding? the stucco? As a result, instead of architectural integrity, visual noise arises.

A monochrome relief wall works fundamentally differently. When everything—the baseboard, moldings, decorative inserts, stucco, the wall surface itself—is painted one color, the eye stops 'jumping.' It begins to perceive the relief. And relief is shadows and highlights, volume, architecture. The shadow in the molding groove, the highlight on the top ridge of the profile, the depth of the recess in the stucco decoration—all of this is read with double force precisely because color doesn't interfere. The wall becomes a sculptural object.

This technique works across a wide stylistic range. In a calm modern interior—a monochrome relief wall provides the necessary scale without classical overload. In neoclassicism—it allows the use of rich decoration without a feeling of an old-fashioned 'palace.' In minimalism with a claim to depth—it turns a flat surface into something volumetric, alive.

Decorative wall elements in one color don't get lost or 'disappear.' They acquire a completely different quality of presence: quiet, but weighty. This is exactly how interiors that are described as 'expensive and stylish' look—without the ability to explain why.


Which elements can be combined into one system

A monochrome relief wall is not one element, but several, united by a common logic. Each occupies its place and performs its role.

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Moldings—the framework of the relief

Moldingsset the geometric structure of the wall. They form frames, horizontal belts, vertical divisions. They create the 'architectural skeleton' of the surface: without moldings, stucco and decorative overlays end up scattered chaotically, without a reference point.

MDF molding or polyurethane molding for painting are equally good for a monochrome wall. MDF molding provides a clear geometric profile with a smooth surface, ideal for painting. Polyurethane molding is lighter, allowing for the reproduction of more complex classical profiles. Both can be painted any color without restrictions.

In a monochrome system, moldings in the wall color are perceived through the play of shadows in the grooves and highlights on the upper edges of the profile. This is precisely the relief that makes the wall expressive without color noise.

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Decorative elements and overlays are accents within the system.

molding decorative elements— corner rosettes, central inserts, intermediate overlays — these are what turn simple molding frames into an exquisite architectural composition. They are placed at the corners of frames, in the center of panels, at the junctions of moldings, sometimes as independent accents on a free surface.

Wooden decor for moldings, carved decor, overlay decor — all of this works through relief in monochrome painting. Deep carved ornament creates pronounced shadows, a flat overlay provides a soft accent. Different depths of decorative elements in one color already create a rich visual score.

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It is this category that allows you to 'adjust' the intensity of the relief: more overlays — richer texture, fewer — more restrained and strict.Decorative Insertsgive the designer or owner full control over the saturation of the surface without a single extra color.

Polyurethane stucco — expressive relief where depth is needed.

Polyurethane moldings— this is a category that works where more pronounced volume is needed: above a doorway, in the center of a large panel, as a medallion over a fireplace, as a garland under a cornice. Polyurethane accurately reproduces classical stucco forms, while weighing significantly less than plaster, does not require wet plastering work, and is painted with the same paints as MDF.

In a monochrome system, polyurethane stucco decor is the most voluminous element of a relief wall. It is responsible for the 'height' of the relief: where a molding provides a shadow depth of 5–10 mm, stucco decor can work at 20–40 mm and above. This is a fundamental difference in perception: large stucco in the wall color is perceived as architectural sculpture, not as a glued-on part.

MDF skirting board for painting — the foundation of the entire composition

MDF Skirting Board— is not just a technical element covering the gap between the wall and the floor. In the context of a monochrome relief wall, the skirting board is the lower reference point of the entire vertical composition. It connects the relief ascending the wall with the horizontal line of the floor. Without it, the wall visually 'breaks off,' losing completeness.

MDF skirting board for painting fits perfectly into a monochrome system: the surface of primed MDF accepts any paint without stains or unevenness, the profile remains sharp after painting, and the choice of height allows adjusting proportions to suit a specific room.

All four types of elements — moldings, decorative overlays, cornices, and MDF skirting board — work within a single system. More about the logic of their combined application is explained in the article onintegral finishing, where moldings, skirting boards, and MDF battens are considered precisely as a unified architectural ensemble, not as a set of disparate products.


Decorative elements and decor for moldings: where to use

When moldings are already marked on the wall and assembled into frames, the next question arises: where to place decorative elements and overlays so that the wall looks cohesive, not overloaded?

Corner elements: rhythm in intersections

Corner rosettes and corner inserts are the first step in enriching the frame. They are placed in the corners of the rectangle formed by moldings and serve a dual function: they conceal the corner joints of the profiles and create visual 'support points' in the corners of the frame. A frame with corner decorative elements immediately gains a finished look — the molding no longer appears as a randomly glued batten.

Decor for MoldingSTAVROS offers filtering by collections and compatibility with specific moldings. This means you can select a corner element that isn't just 'approximately suitable,' but precisely matches the style and proportions of a specific molding profile. Such precision is the foundation of that very monochrome system, where details are indistinguishable by origin.

Central inserts: accent without overload

On large panels — for example, on a wall section at least 80 cm wide and 60 cm high — you can introduce a decorative medallion or a central overlay into the center of the frame. This is the focal point of the panel: the gaze lingers here, then 'reads' the frame around the perimeter and moves on.

It is fundamentally important: there should be only one central decorative element for moldings per panel. Two central accents on one frame create competition between details, not architectural hierarchy.

Rhythm on the wall: distance between panels

A relief wall with moldings is built not on filling every centimeter, but on rhythm. The distance between frames is the 'breathing' of the wall. Frames placed too close together create a feeling of a cage. Those placed too far apart break the composition into islands. The optimal interval between panels is from 8 to 15 cm, depending on the scale of the room.

How to avoid overloading the surface

The rule is simple: one level of detailing per wall zone. If the lower part of the wall already has a high— is a horizontal element that frames the room at the bottom of the walls where the wall meets the floor. Skirting boards perform several functions: they hide the technological gap between the wall and floor covering (necessary for thermal expansion), protect the lower part of the wall from mechanical damage, create visual completion, and may conceal wiring.with an expressive profile, the middle zone can be designed with simple molding frames without stucco inserts. Rich molding decoration is appropriate either on one accent wall or in the upper zone in combination with a cornice. When relief evenly and densely covers the entire surface, the effect is lost — the wall stops being 'readable'.


Stucco and stucco decoration: when to incorporate polyurethane

Not every interior requires molding. But there are situations where polyurethane decorative molding elevates a textured wall to a fundamentally different level.

Where stucco is indispensable

First and foremost — in areas with high ceilings. If the ceiling is 3 meters or higher, medium-scale molding frames will look too small and won't hold the vertical. Decorative molding with more voluminous profiles — rosettes, garlands, brackets, frieze inserts — scales the wall to match the room's height.

The second scenario — an accent wall in a classical or neoclassical interior. HereRelief Decorationit becomes the main statement: a complex rosette relief, ornamental overlays, frames with molded inserts in the corners — all in one color creates the impression of genuine architectural cladding, not just a decorated drywall wall.

The third — areas above door and arch openings, above fireplace portals, in niches. Here, molding in the wall color works as the completion of an architectural motif: an element that 'closes' the opening from above and gives it a finished look.

When a decorative wooden element is better than molding

Wooden decor for moldings, solid wood carved overlays — this is a choice for interiors with a warmer, more natural character. In Scandinavian aesthetics, in wabi-sabi style, in modern interiors with natural materials, carved wooden decor works more organically than classic polyurethane molding.

Moreover, wooden decorative elements for painting provide a more subtle and restrained relief — without baroque opulence, but with the character of a natural material that is visible even through a layer of paint.

Why polyurethane is particularly convenient for monochrome textured walls

Polyurethane moldingsIt has several practical advantages critical specifically for a monochrome system. First, the polyurethane surface is uniform and does not absorb paint unevenly—the paint goes on smoothly. Second, polyurethane does not shrink or crack with humidity fluctuations, which is important for preserving the clarity of the relief. Third, installation with adhesive without dowels allows for precise positioning of elements without the risk of splitting the part.

For a monochrome relief wall, this means: one coat of finish paint on all elements—MDF moldings, stucco, decorative overlays, and baseboard—and the surface looks like a single, cast whole. It is precisely this 'monolith' effect that creates the feeling of serious architecture. The article on how such a system is properly built with reference to painting technology and material compatibility is detailed in the article aboutMDF for Painting.


Why an MDF baseboard for painting is needed in this composition

Can you do without a baseboard? Formally—yes. Practically—no, if the goal is to create a truly solid relief wall in one color.

The lower boundary of the relief

Any vertical composition on a wall needs a lower reference point. Molding frames, decorative inserts, stucco—all of this works in the upper and middle zones. The MDF baseboard completes the composition from below, sets a horizontal line, after which the wall passes the baton to the floor. Without this line, the gaze 'slides' down without stopping—the wall loses its architectural weight.

This is especially noticeable when a monochrome wall meets a dark or contrasting floor. An MDF baseboard in the wall color creates a 'buffer zone'—a soft visual transition that smooths out this contrast and preserves the unity of the wall as an object.

Protection and technology

— is a horizontal element that frames the room at the bottom of the walls where the wall meets the floor. Skirting boards perform several functions: they hide the technological gap between the wall and floor covering (necessary for thermal expansion), protect the lower part of the wall from mechanical damage, create visual completion, and may conceal wiring.It closes the technological gap at the base of the wall, protects the lower part of the finish from mechanical damage, and conceals the edge of the flooring or screed. But in the context of a monochrome system, something else is more important: the MDF baseboard is painted absolutely identically to the wall and moldings, the surface remains even without stains or absorption variations, the profile is clear—the paint does not 'eat away' the geometry.

Baseboard height and wall relief

The height of the baseboard directly affects the proportions of the relief wall. For walls with rich decoration in the middle and upper zones, a high MDF baseboard works better—it holds the lower part of the wall, preventing it from 'sinking' into the floor. For minimalist solutions with delicate relief, a medium baseboard is sufficient.

Height guidelines: low—4–6 cm, medium—7–10 cm, high—12–20 cm. A high MDF baseboard for a relief wall is not just a detail, but an independent architectural element of the lower zone, a kind of plinth that gives the wall weight.

MDF baseboard and moldings in the same color: profile unity

In an ideal monochrome system, the profile of the baseboard and the profile of the moldings should be stylistically coordinated. They don't have to be identical—but they should belong to the same 'family': if the moldings have classic beads, the baseboard is also chosen with a traditional profile. If the moldings are strict rectangular—the MDF baseboard has clear straight edges without extra curls.


How to assemble a relief wall in one color step by step

This is the main practical block of the article. Six specific steps—from a clean wall to the final coat of paint.

Step 1. Choose a base color

Everything starts with color. For a monochrome relief wall, you can choose any shade—but some work better than others. White and pearl are universal, readable in any lighting, and give clear shadows. Gray is modern, architectural, and holds volume well under artificial lighting. Dark shades—graphite, anthracite, deep blue—give a dramatic effect; stucco and decorative elements literally 'emerge' from the depth.

It is fundamentally important: the paint for all elements must be from the same manufacturer, same series, same article number. Even a slight discrepancy in shade will become noticeable under side lighting.

Step 2. Decide where the relief will be

The relief does not necessarily cover all four walls. Most often, the scheme 'one accent wall + three neutral ones' is used. The accent wall is the one visible immediately upon entry, or the wall behind the bed, or the wall behind the sofa. It is on this wall that the full system unfolds: moldings, decorative elements, stucco. The remaining walls are painted the same color but without decoration—and this is correct: the contrast between the 'lively' accent wall and the 'quiet' walls works only to the benefit.

Step 3. Define the geometry with moldings

Moldingsare marked on the wall before installation—with a pencil, with offsets and level verification. It is important here to first draw a scaled diagram on paper: the number of panels, their width and height, the distance between frames, the height of the lower belt above the baseboard. Only after that are the moldings cut at 45° for corner joints and glued.

In monochrome interiors, the geometry of the moldings is the entire wall pattern. Therefore, symmetry and marking accuracy are critical. An angle 2° off in the wrong direction—and the frame feels 'crooked,' even though the level shows it's horizontal.

Step 4. Add decorative elements or stucco

After the moldings are installed and the adhesive has set—it's time for decorative elements. Corner rosettes in the corners of the frames, central inserts in large panels. If the design calls for more pronounced relief—addmolded decoration made of polyurethane: frieze inserts, overlays above panels, relief medallions.

All elements are glued with mounting adhesive or a specialized compound for polyurethane. Until fully set, it is advisable to secure with painter's tape—especially large fragments.

Step 5. Select the height of the MDF baseboard

The baseboard is installed after the moldings and decor—but before the final painting. This is important: if the baseboard is installed after painting the wall, gaps and differences in paint layers at the joint are inevitable. The height of the baseboard is chosen considering the proportions of the wall and the height of the lower molding frames—the offset from the top edge of the baseboard to the lower frame should be at least 15–20 cm, otherwise the lower zone of the wall feels overloaded.

Step 6. Paint everything in one color

Final painting is one of the key success factors. Before painting, all joints and gaps are filled with putty, sanded, and primed. MDF skirting boards are typically supplied pre-primed — this ensures even paint application without stains. Polyurethane elements are also recommended to be primed before painting for better adhesion.

Paint is applied in two coats. After the first coat, light sanding with fine sandpaper is recommended — this removes raised fibers and minor imperfections. The second coat provides a smooth matte or satin surface where the relief appears most expressive.

The strategy of a monochrome interior, where color, texture, and decorative elements are built as a unified whole, is analyzed in detail in the material about monochrome interiors on the STAVROS website — there you can also find recommendations for choosing colors, textures, and combining decorative materials.


How to choose skirting board height so the wall looks proportional

Skirting board height is one of those parameters that many choose intuitively. Meanwhile, this is an architectural decision with clear logic.

Low MDF skirting: 4–6 cm

Suitable for rooms with ceilings up to 2.5 meters, for minimalist solutions with minimal wall decor, for interiors where the wall should feel as high and light as possible. If the wall relief is delicate — thin moldings without volumetric inserts — low skirting doesn't 'weigh down' the lower zone.

Medium MDF skirting board: 7–10 cm

Universal range. Works in rooms with ceilings 2.6–3 m, pairs well with medium-density relief: frames made of moldings with decorative corner inserts. Medium MDF skirting board in wall color is the most common solution for living spaces with moderate decor.

Tall MDF skirting board: 12–20 cm

This is already an independent architectural element of the lower zone. Tall MDF skirting board for a relief wall is recommended for rooms with ceilings from 3 meters, for interiors with rich stucco or decorative relief, for classic and neoclassical styles, where the lower part of the wall is traditionally treated as a 'plinth'.

Important nuance: a tall skirting board requires a flat lower part of the wall and precise installation. The slightest horizontal deviation at such a height is more noticeable than with a low profile.

Relationship between skirting board height and wall relief

The richer and more voluminous the relief on the middle and upper parts of the wall, the more substantial the skirting board can be. This is the law of visual balance: if the upper zone is saturated with stucco and decor, the lower zone must support the 'weight' of this relief with a tall skirting board. If the relief is delicate, a tall MDF skirting board begins to dominate and 'press' on the lower zone.

As a guideline: the height of the skirting board in a monochrome relief system is usually 1/15–1/20 of the ceiling height. With a 3 m ceiling, that's 15–20 cm. With a 2.7 m ceiling — 13–18 cm.


Best use cases for a monochrome relief wall

A relief wall in one color is not a niche solution for mansions. It fits organically into a wide variety of room types.

Entryway

The hallway is the first thing a guest sees. Here, a monochrome textured wall acts as the 'calling card' of the interior. In a narrow space, one accent wall opposite the entrance is enough: molding frames, decorative elements for moldings, paintable MDF skirting—and the hallway transforms from a 'transit' space into an architectural statement. White or light gray monochrome visually expands the space.

Living Room

A textured wall in the living room is a classic story. The wall behind the sofa or the opposite wall is an accent zone where a full system unfolds: moldings, polyurethane stucco, decorative inserts, high skirting. In a modern living room, this can be strict rectangular frames with minimal decor. In a classic one—full-fledged panels with stucco decor and corner rosettes.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, a monochrome textured wall works behind the bed headboard. This is the most delicate scenario: the texture here should not be too active—the goal is to create a sense of coziness and depth, not architectural monumentality.Decorative Elements for InteriorSoft profile, medium-saturation molding frames, medium-height MDF skirting. Color—warm neutral or pastel.

Office

In the study, a textured wall with moldings and stucco creates an academic atmosphere. More strict geometric solutions are appropriate here: vertical pilaster divisions, horizontal belts, restrained stucco decor. Dark monochrome—graphite, olive-gray—adds weight and concentration.

TV area

The TV zone is one of the most popular scenarios for a textured wall. Moldings create a frame around the screen, integrating the technology into the architectural composition. Decorative overlays,Relief Decorationaround the perimeter of the niche—and the TV stops being a 'dark rectangle on a white wall,' becoming part of a unified textured canvas.

Dining Room

In the dining room, a textured wall works well in the buffet area or opposite the dining table. High molding panels with stucco decor in the upper part, high MDF skirting, all in one color—this creates a solemn but not pompous atmosphere that makes the meal an event.


Mistakes that make a monochrome wall look boring or heavy

A monochrome textured wall is a powerful tool. But with errors in selection or installation, it easily turns into either a boring homogeneous plane or an overloaded collage.

Too shallow relief

The first and most common mistake is to choose molding with a very thin profile (3–4 mm high) and lightweight overlays with minimal relief. After painting in a single color, such decor practically disappears. Monochrome enhances relief when the relief is pronounced. If the profile is too delicate, the paint 'eats' it. The minimum recommended profile height for molding in a monochrome system is 8–10 mm.

Too busy decor on a small wall

The opposite mistake is to place five frames made of moldings with plaster inserts on a wall 2 m wide. Even in one color, this creates overload: the wall feels 'busy,' and the relief stops being perceived as an ensemble. On small walls, one large panel or two symmetrical ones with minimal decor works better.

Unsuitable baseboard height

A 4 cm high baseboard on a wall with rich plaster decor looks frivolous—the lower zone doesn't support the weight of the upper one. And vice versa: a 20 cm baseboard in a room with a 2.5 m ceiling and delicate molding makes the lower part of the room heavy.

Different profiles without a common logic

When moldings are chosen from one collection, the baseboard from another, and decorative elements from a third, monochrome painting doesn't help: heterogeneous profiles still 'conflict' with their silhouettes. It is the systematic approach—one collection, one stylistic profile—that underlies what is commonly called a 'unified ensemble.' The themeof cohesive finishingprecisely stems from this principle: moldings, MDF baseboards, and battens should belong to the same architectural logic.

Random mix of materials without a system

Polyurethane molding, wooden carved decor, and MDF moldings can coexist beautifully on one wall—but only if their application is guided by purpose, not randomness. Molding is for large relief and accent areas, wooden decor is for medium details and inserts, MDF is for geometric framing. If all three types of materials are mixed without hierarchy, the result looks eclectic, even under a single color.

Painting without primer

Technically: applying finish paint without prior priming on MDF and polyurethane leads to uneven absorption, stains, and loss of relief. Primer is not an optional step but a mandatory one for a monochrome system. Only a primed surface provides an even finish where the relief reads as intended.


How to choose a relief wall to match the interior style

A monochrome relief wall easily adapts to different style directions—it's just important to choose the right type of relief and decor saturation.

Modern Classicism and Neoclassicism

Here, the full arsenal is appropriate: moldings with classic profiles,Polyurethane moldingswith ornamental inserts, rosettes, frieze tapes. High MDF baseboard with a classic profile, decorative overlays in the corners of frames—all in one color, from pearl to deep taupe. This is the richest solution with full relief.

Modern interior without decor from the past

Pure geometry: rectangular moldings without classic beads, flat decorative inserts in corners, strict rectangular MDF baseboard. Relief is created solely by geometric variations: frame depth, molding width, baseboard height. No curls, ornaments, historical motifs—and yet the monochrome wall looks serious and stylish.

Scandinavian aesthetics and natural materials

Solid wood decor for moldings, carved overlays with soft natural patterns, MDF moldings with a simple profile. Color — warm white, chalk, light linen. MDF skirting board is low, 6–8 cm. Relief is delicate, without pomp. It is hereDecorative Insertsmade of natural wood for painting that gives that natural character which polyurethane cannot reproduce.


FAQ: Answers to popular questions

How to make a relief wall in one color?
Choose a base color, install molding frames, add decorative elements or stucco, install MDF skirting board and paint everything in one color. The key is a unified system of materials from one style: moldings, decor, MDF skirting board, stucco.

What is better for such a wall: decorative elements or stucco?
Depends on the scale of the room and the intensity of the relief. Decorative elements for moldings — for delicate relief and accents inside frames. Polyurethane stucco — for deeper and more expressive relief, for high ceilings, for classical styles.

Is an MDF skirting board needed if the wall is completely painted in one color?
Yes. An MDF skirting board for painting performs not only a technical function — it closes the lower boundary of the relief wall and visually completes the vertical composition. Without a skirting board, the wall loses its 'foundation'.

Which skirting board to choose for a monochrome interior?
The height is selected proportionally to the ceiling height and richness of the relief: 4–6 cm for laconic solutions, 7–10 cm for universal ones, 12–20 cm for rich relief and high ceilings. The profile is stylistically coordinated with the moldings.

Can moldings and stucco be combined on one wall?
Not just possible — it's the optimal system. Moldings create the geometric framework, stucco adds volumetric accents inside the frames or above them. The main thing is hierarchy: moldings are the framework, stucco is the accent.

How to avoid overloading a relief wall with decor?
One type of active decor per zone. If the corners of the frames are already occupied by corner rosettes, the central insert inside should be delicate. If stucco is used above a panel, the decor inside the frame is minimized. The rule 'one accent — one zone' preserves the readability of the relief.

How to choose the height of a baseboard for a relief wall?
Aim for 1/15–1/20 of the ceiling height. With rich relief in the upper part of the wall — take closer to the upper limit of the range. With delicate relief — closer to the lower.

How do decorative overlays differ from stucco decor?
Decorative overlays are typically flat or low-profile elements made of wood or MDF, attached to the surface of a molding or frame. Stucco decor is a deeper relief element, often made of polyurethane, reproducing classical stucco forms: rosettes, garlands, ornaments.

How to paint moldings and baseboard in the same color?
Primer → joint putty → sanding → first coat of paint → light sanding → second coat. One paint manufacturer, one shade SKU for all surfaces.

Which moldings are suitable for a textured wall in a modern interior?
Moldings with clear rectangular or geometric profiles without classic historical ornaments. Learn more about selecting moldings and their compatibility with decorative elements by exploring the catalog moldinganddecoration for moldings.


Result: a system instead of a set of parts

A monochrome textured wall is not about 'more decoration', but about a 'smarter system'. MDF skirting for painting, moldings, decorative elements for moldings, and stucco decor become a unified whole only when chosen in the same style, installed according to a hierarchy of zones, and painted in a single color. It is then that individual products come together to form architecture — the kind you see immediately but cannot explain in words. Materials under MDF for Painting provide exactly this degree of freedom: any color, precise profile, stable surface.

Textured walls with moldings and stucco are not a privilege of expensive projects. It's a matter of correctly selected materials and understanding how they work together. And this issue is solvable.


STAVROS is a Russian manufacturer of architectural decor, offering a complete line of materials for monochrome textured walls: Decor for MoldingandDecorative Insertsmade from solid wood,Polyurethane moldings with a wide range of shapes and collections, Moldings for painting and MDF Skirting Boardwith a selection of profiles, heights, and collections. The STAVROS catalog features filtering by material, application, style, and availability in the Moscow warehouse, allowing you to assemble a system for a specific wall, not just buy parts.