Interiors with Polyurethane Molding: Photo Ideas and Design Solutions

A room without decoration is a box of six planes. Walls, floor, and ceiling meet at right angles, forming a utilitarian, functional geometry devoid of character.Polyurethane molding interiorstransforms a neutral space into an environment with mood, style, and architectural expressiveness. A cornice near the ceiling creates a horizontal line, visually separating the verticals of the walls from the plane of the ceiling—the room gains architectural articulation, proportions become evident. Moldings on the walls form panels—rectangular frames within which color, wallpaper, or texture contrast with the rest of the wall—the plane acquires rhythm, depth, and a play of planes. A ceiling medallion under the chandelier becomes the compositional center—the gaze, upon entering the room, rises to the ceiling, fixes on the medallion, then glides along the cornice and moldings, reading the architecture of the space.

Why polyurethane, and not plaster, wood, or polystyrene foam? Plaster is heavy (an eighty-centimeter diameter medallion weighs twenty to thirty kilograms, requires anchor fastening into concrete, cannot be mounted on drywall partitions), fragile (shatters if dropped, crumbles during transport), expensive (hand casting and painting increase the price three to fivefold). Wood is massive (carved panels, cornices weigh tens of kilograms, critically load walls), expensive (hand carving is exclusive but costs hundreds of thousands of rubles per set), finicky (absorbs moisture, warps, cracks in bathrooms, kitchens, and rooms with variable humidity). Polystyrene foam is light, cheap, but primitive (detailing is low, relief is blurred, when painted the text

ure's porous structure shows through, it deteriorates from mechanical impact—scratches with a fingernail, crumbles upon impact). Polyurethane synthesizes the advantages: light as polystyrene foam (an eighty-centimeter medallion weighs one and a half to two kilograms, adheres with acrylic glue without dowels), detailed as plaster (relief up to three centimeters deep is reproduced with millimeter precision, ornament is photographic), strong as wood (does not crumble, does not crack, withstands impacts, scratches are superficial and do not destroy the material), absolutely moisture-resistant (does not absorb water, installed in bathrooms, saunas, pools without degradation for decades), affordable in price (two to five times cheaper than plaster, three to ten times cheaper than carved wood).

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Living Rooms: Formality and Scale

The living room is the calling card of a home, a space for entertaining guests, hosting family evenings, and showcasing taste, status, and lifestyle.Polyurethane molding interiorIn the living room, it creates an architectural framework, within which furniture, textiles, and lighting complete the composition.

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Classic living room: symmetry and ornament

Baroque, Rococo, Empire, and English Classic styles require abundant decoration. A wide ceiling cornice (fifteen to twenty-five centimeters), ornamented (with modillions, dentils, acanthus friezes) frames the ceiling around the perimeter. Ceiling heights of three to three and a half meters allow for the use of a massive cornice without visual overload—on the contrary, the cornice emphasizes the height and creates a sense of scale. A large ceiling rosette (eighty to one hundred twenty centimeters in diameter, multi-tiered, with relief of acanthus leaves, scrolls, and a central rosette) is installed under the chandelier—crystal, bronze, massive. The rosette visually enlarges the chandelier, turning the light fixture into the compositional center of the ceiling.

Walls are decorated with moldings forming panels. The lower third of the wall (one meter to one meter twenty from the floor) is highlighted with a contrasting color or wallpaper inside molding frames (three to four rectangular panels along the wall, separated by vertical moldings). The upper two-thirds of the wall are plain (light—beige, cream, light gray) or with neutral wallpaper. Molding eight to twelve centimeters wide frames each panel; panel corners are decorated with corner blocks (rosettes, cartouches—emphasize geometry, add ornamentation). A fireplace (if present) is framed by pilasters (two pilasters from floor to fireplace—one and a half to two meters high, with Ionic or Corinthian capitals) and a mantelpiece (a horizontal element above the firebox—carved, massive, serves as a support for decorative objects, clocks, vases).

Color palette. Classic: white molding on colored walls (beige, green, burgundy—contrast emphasizes relief, creates clarity), gilded molding on white walls (imitation gold leaf, gold paint on relief protrusions—luxury, palatial feel), patinated molding (base color white, beige, patina brown in recesses of the relief—antique effect, nobility).

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Modern living room: minimalism and graphic lines

Scandinavian style, loft, contemporary use molding sparingly. A narrow ceiling cornice (five to ten centimeters), smooth (geometric profile without ornament) or with minimal relief (one or two bevels) frames the ceiling, creating a boundary without massiveness. The cornice is white, painted the color of the ceiling (blends with the plane, boundary is thin, elegant) or contrasting (dark on a light ceiling, light on a dark one—graphic quality, clarity of lines).

Wall moldings are minimalist: narrow strips (three to six centimeters) create accent zones. The wall behind the sofa is decorated with one large rectangular frame made of moldings (width two to two and a half meters, height one meter to one meter twenty)—inside the frame, a contrasting color, photo wallpaper, textured plaster, wooden panels. The molding is thin, does not compete with the frame's content, but emphasizes the boundary, creating the effect of a painting, a portal to another space.

Hidden lighting. A ceiling cornice with a niche for an LED strip (the cornice is mounted five to ten centimeters from the ceiling, the strip is placed in the gap, shines on the ceiling—creating diffused glow, the ceiling appears floating, height is visually increased). The effect is dramatic in the evening (main lighting off, only hidden lighting works—the room is illuminated by reflected light, atmosphere is intimate, cozy).

Bedrooms: intimacy and coziness

The bedroom is a private space where decor creates an atmosphere of peace, relaxation, and safety.Interior polyurethane moldingIn the bedroom, it is used delicately, without excess, with an emphasis on the bed headboard and the ceiling above the sleeping area.

Classic bedroom: headboard as a portal

The wall behind the bed headboard is the compositional center of the bedroom. Moldings form a frame (a rectangle one and a half to two meters wide, one meter to one meter twenty high, vertically oriented, the top edge at a height of one and a half to two meters from the floor—above the headboard). Inside the frame, the color is contrasting (dark blue, emerald, burgundy on light walls), wallpaper is textured (silk, velvet, with a pattern), a soft panel (button tufting, fabric, leather—creates tactility, luxury). The molding is wide (ten to fifteen centimeters), ornamented (floral motif, geometric pattern), painted the color of the walls or contrasting (gold, silver, white on a colored wall).

Frame corners are decorated with corner blocks (square overlays ten by ten to fifteen by fifteen centimeters with relief of a rosette, cartouche)—emphasize the significance of the zone, turn the headboard into an architectural portal through which the gaze enters the space of sleep.

Ceiling above the bed. A medium rosette (fifty to seventy centimeters in diameter, moderate relief—not overloaded but noticeable) is installed on the ceiling above the center of the bed. The chandelier is compact (not massive, intimate—with arms, fabric lampshades, crystal pendants) or pendant lights (two symmetrical ones on either side of the rosette—illuminate bedside tables, create symmetry).

Minimalist bedroom: lines and light

Modern aesthetics avoids excess. A narrow ceiling cornice (five to eight centimeters), smooth, with a niche for hidden lighting (LED strip creates soft glow around the perimeter of the ceiling—evening lighting, relaxing, not harsh on the eyes). Walls are neutral (gray, beige, white), moldings are absent or minimal (one horizontal line at the level of the bed headboard—molding three to four centimeters wide frames the wall around the perimeter at a height of one meter from the floor, creates a thin boundary, divides the wall into zones).

Accent niche. The wall behind the headboard has a niche (recess ten to fifteen centimeters, width one and a half meters, height one meter, lined with contrasting material—wooden panels, textured plaster, metal). The niche is framed with thin molding (two to three centimeters, smooth, painted the color of the wall or contrasting)—emphasizes the boundary, creates the effect of a painting embedded in the wall.

Kitchens: combining decor with functionality

The kitchen is a utilitarian space where aesthetics are subordinate to function.Polyurethane molding in the interiorIn the kitchen, it is used in measured doses, taking into account humidity, grease, and temperature fluctuations.

Classic kitchen: integration with furniture

A classic kitchen set (facades with panels, cornices above upper cabinets, moldings on doors) harmonizes with polyurethane molding. A medium-width ceiling cornice (ten to twelve centimeters, ornamented or smooth) frames the ceiling, continuing the line of the set's cornices—visual unity of furniture and architecture. The cornice is painted the color of the set (white, cream, gray) or contrasting (gold, patinated—echoes the furniture hardware).

Backsplash and moldings. The backsplash area (between the countertop and upper cabinets, lined with tile, glass, panels) is framed with moldings (horizontal strips along the top and bottom edge of the backsplash—four to six centimeters wide, create a frame, separate the work zone from the rest of the space). The moldings are moisture-resistant (polyurethane does not absorb water, does not deform from condensation, splashes), easy to clean (wiped with a damp cloth and detergent—grease, dirt are removed without a trace).

Modern kitchen: accents and zoning

A minimalist set (smooth facades, without panels, hidden or absent handles) is combined with laconic molding. A narrow ceiling cornice (five to eight centimeters, smooth), painted the color of the ceiling (white, gray) or contrasting (black, dark gray—graphic quality). Walls are neutral, moldings are absent (clean planes, without division) or used for zoning.

Dining area. If the kitchen is combined with the dining room (studio, kitchen-living room), the dining area is highlighted with a molding frame on the wall (a rectangle one by one and a half meters behind the dining table, with a contrasting color, wallpaper, or decorative plaster inside). The molding is narrow (three to four centimeters), and its color is coordinated with the furniture (black molding, black chair legs — a visual connection).

Entrances and hallways: the first impression

The entrance hall is a transitional space, the first thing a visitor sees.Interior design with moldingtransforms a narrow corridor into a gallery, creating architectural expressiveness in a small area.

Narrow corridor: verticals and horizontals

A long, narrow corridor (width one to one and a half meters, length five to ten meters) is visually corrected with molding. A medium-width ceiling cornice (eight to twelve centimeters) reduces the visual height of the ceiling (if the ceiling is high — three meters or more, the cornice creates a horizontal line, making the ceiling appear lower and the space more proportional). Vertical moldings (strips four to six centimeters wide installed vertically along the walls at intervals of one to one and a half meters — create rhythm, divide the long wall into sections, making the corridor perceived not as a tunnel but as a sequence of spaces).

Door portals. Doors (to rooms, bathrooms, closets opening from the corridor) are framed with moldings (a rectangular frame around the door opening, molding width six to ten centimeters — replaces door casings, creates architectural framing). The moldings are painted in a contrasting color (white on gray walls, dark on light ones) — doors stand out, becoming elements of the composition, not just utilitarian openings.

Spacious entrance hall: central composition

A square or rectangular entrance hall (area ten to fifteen square meters, ceiling height three meters) allows for abundant decoration. A medium ceiling rosette (diameter sixty to eighty centimeters, ornamented) is installed in the center of the ceiling under a chandelier or pendant light. A wide ceiling cornice (twelve to fifteen centimeters, with ornamentation or smooth) frames the ceiling around the perimeter. Walls are decorated with molding panels (three to four rectangular frames on each wall, with a contrasting color, wallpaper, or mirrors inside — panels create depth, rhythm, and architectural complexity).

Mirror in a frame. A mirror (an essential element in the entrance hall — functional for checking appearance before leaving, decorative for expanding space through reflection) is framed with molding (wide, eight to twelve centimeters, ornamented or smooth, painted in gold, silver, white — the frame turns a utilitarian mirror into a decorative object).

Children's rooms: decor without overload

A child's room is a space where safety, eco-friendliness, and functionality are more important than decorativeness. Molding is used moderately, taking into account the child's age and the room's style.

Nursery for a toddler: neutrality and softness

A room for an infant (zero to three years old) is decorated neutrally (pastel colors — beige, light blue, pink, light green), with minimal decor. The ceiling cornice is narrow (five to eight centimeters, smooth), painted white or the color of the walls (blends in, doesn't attract attention). A ceiling rosette is absent or small (diameter thirty to forty centimeters, smooth or with a simple relief — star, sun, cloud) under a nightlight or soft light fixture.

Safety. Polyurethane is non-toxic (certified for residential use, does not emit harmful substances), has no sharp edges (relief is rounded, not dangerous to touch), and is easy to clean (wiped with a damp cloth — hygiene is important in a child's room).

Child's room for a school-age child: thematic and accents

A room for a child aged seven to twelve is decorated thematically (nautical theme, space, forest, sports). Molding supports the theme. Nautical: the cornice is painted in blue and white stripes (imitating a sailor's shirt), moldings form frames shaped like portholes (round, oval — with nautical landscape wallpaper inside). Space-themed: a ceiling rosette in the shape of a planet (relief imitating craters, metallic paint — silver, gold), narrow moldings form lines imitating orbits.

Studies and libraries: respectability and concentration

A study is a workspace where decor creates an atmosphere of seriousness, respectability, and concentration. A library is a place for storing books, where architecture emphasizes the value of knowledge.

Classic study: panels and pilasters

Study walls are decorated with molding panels (height one to one point two meters, width eighty centimeters to one meter, molding wide ten to fifteen centimeters, dark — brown, burgundy, dark green). Inside the panels: wood (veneered panels, solid wood), leather (soft panels with tufting), textured wallpaper (embossed, fabric-like). Panels create visual mass, solidity, and protect the lower part of walls from wear (chair, seat touches the wall — the panel protects).

Bookshelves are framed with pilasters (vertical elements on the sides of the shelf, floor-to-ceiling height, with base and capital — Doric, Ionic). Pilasters turn a utilitarian bookshelf into an architectural element, a library into a semblance of an ancient temple of knowledge.

Ceiling. A wide cornice (fifteen to twenty centimeters, ornamented), painted in a dark color (wood-like, patinated) or contrasting (white, gold on dark walls). A large rosette (diameter eighty to one hundred centimeters, classical relief) under a massive chandelier (bronze, crystal — creates solemnity).

Modern study: minimalism and functionality

A minimalist study (furniture is laconic, colors neutral — gray, white, black) is decorated restrainedly. The ceiling cornice is narrow (five to eight centimeters, smooth), painted the color of the ceiling or contrasting (black on white — graphic quality). Moldings are absent or form one accent zone (the wall behind the desk is decorated with a rectangular frame of narrow moldings — with a contrasting color, wallpaper, or wooden panels inside).

Bathrooms: moisture resistance and style

A bathroom is a room with extreme conditions (humidity up to one hundred percent, temperature fluctuations, contact with water, cleaning agents). Polyurethane is ideal for bathrooms (does not absorb water, does not deform, does not mold).

Classic bathroom: marble and gilding

A bathroom in a palace style (marble, gilding, chandelier, mirrors) is decorated abundantly. A medium-width ceiling cornice (ten to twelve centimeters, ornamented), painted gold or white, frames the ceiling. The mirror above the sink (large, the full width of the countertop — one to one and a half meters) is framed with a wide molding frame (eight to twelve centimeters, ornamented, painted gold, silver — the frame turns the mirror into a work of art).

Panels around the bathtub. The bathtub (freestanding on legs or built into a podium) is framed by molding panels on the wall (rectangular frames around the bathtub, molding six to eight centimeters wide, painted white or gold — creating an architectural frame, making the bathtub the centerpiece of the composition).

Minimalist bathroom: lines and light

A modern bathroom (with large-format tiles, laconic fixtures, neutral colors) is minimally decorated. A narrow ceiling cornice (five to eight centimeters, smooth) with a niche for hidden lighting (LED strip creates soft perimeter ceiling lighting — evening, relaxing illumination). Moldings are absent or form a single frame around the mirror (narrow molding three to four centimeters, painted the color of the walls or a contrasting color — emphasizes the mirror without overwhelming).

Frequently asked questions about interiors with polyurethane moldings

Is molding suitable for small apartments or only for spacious rooms?

It is suitable but requires delicacy. A small apartment (studio thirty to forty square meters, room fifteen to twenty) becomes overloaded with massive moldings (wide cornices, ornate moldings, large rosettes visually reduce space, create a feeling of crampedness). Solution: narrow profiles (cornice five to eight centimeters, molding three to five, rosette diameter thirty to forty centimeters), smooth or with minimal relief, painted the color of the walls or ceiling (blend with surfaces, create subtle architectural articulation without visual heaviness). Effect: the space gains structure (cornice separates ceiling from walls, moldings create panels) but does not lose lightness, airiness.

How much does it cost to decorate a room with moldings?

Depends on area, style, complexity. A room of twenty square meters, minimalist style (narrow perimeter cornice, one accent wall frame made of moldings): cornice twenty meters at three hundred rubles per meter equals six thousand rubles, moldings ten meters at two hundred rubles equals two thousand, total materials eight thousand rubles, installation (master's work) five hundred rubles per linear meter, thirty meters of elements fifteen thousand, total turnkey twenty-three thousand rubles. The same room, classic style (wide ornate cornice, molding panels, rosette, corner blocks): cornice twenty meters at eight hundred rubles sixteen thousand, moldings forty meters at four hundred sixteen thousand, rosette four thousand, corner blocks eight pieces at five hundred four thousand, total materials forty thousand, installation seventy meters of elements thirty-five thousand, total turnkey seventy-five thousand.

Can polyurethane moldings be combined with natural materials — wood, stone?

Yes, and it is recommended. Polyurethane visually imitates wood, plaster (after painting, indistinguishable from a distance of one to two meters), but differs tactilely (colder, lighter, sound when tapped is duller). Combination: wooden wall panels are framed with polyurethane moldings (molding painted to match the wood color — visual unity, cost-saving — wood is expensive, polyurethane is affordable), a stone fireplace is framed with polyurethane pilasters, a mantel shelf (painted to resemble stone, patinated — harmonize with the hearth, ten times cheaper than carved stone). Important: coordinate scale (massive wood requires massive moldings — wide profiles, deep relief; delicate wood harmonizes with narrow profiles), color (warm wood — walnut, oak — pairs with warm shades of moldings — beige, cream, gold; cool wood — ash, bleached oak — with cool shades — gray, white, silver).

How to care for moldings in the interior to preserve their appearance?

Care is minimal. Polyurethane does not absorb dust (surface is smooth, primed, painted — dust settles but does not embed), cleans easily (wiped with a dry or damp cloth — dust is removed effortlessly). Frequency: dry cleaning once a month (dust off with a soft brush, duster — especially on ornate elements where dust settles in recesses), wet cleaning every six months to a year (wipe with a damp cloth and neutral detergent — remove grease in the kitchen, condensation in the bathroom, stains in the nursery). Painting: refreshed every five to ten years (if color has faded, scratches or chips appear — repaint with acrylic paint, after cleaning the surface and priming damaged areas). Repair: chips, cracks (rare — polyurethane is durable but possible from impacts) are filled with acrylic putty, sanded, painted — repair is local, takes one to two hours, does not require dismantling the entire element.

What mistakes are most often made when decorating interiors with moldings?

Excessiveness — the main mistake. Wide cornices plus massive moldings plus large rosettes plus pilasters plus corner blocks in one room create visual chaos (the eye finds no focal point, space is overloaded, seems smaller, tighter). Solution: choose one or two types of elements (cornice plus moldings or cornice plus rosette, not all at once), maintain proportions (cornice width five to ten percent of ceiling height — for a ceiling of two seventy, cornice thirteen to twenty-seven centimeters, no more).

Style inconsistency: a classic ornate cornice in a minimalist interior (dissonance — the cornice requires corresponding furniture, textiles, finishes, looks alien in minimalism). Solution: choose moldings that match the interior style (minimalism — smooth narrow profiles, classic — ornate wide ones, eclectic — combination, but thoughtful, not chaotic).

Incorrect painting: leaving moldings factory-white in a colorful interior (white moldings on bright walls contrast excessively, are jarring, distract from the composition). Solution: paint moldings the color of the walls (blending, subtle architectural articulation), a contrasting color (but considered — gold on beige, gray on white, black on light gray), patinate (effect of antiquity, depth, nobility).

Conclusion: moldings as the language of architecture

Polyurethane molding interiorstransforms neutral rooms into spaces with character, style, architectural expressiveness. The living room gains formality (wide cornices, ornate moldings, large rosettes create solemnity, scale), the bedroom gains intimacy (the bed headboard is framed by a molding frame, turning into a portal to the sleeping space, the ceiling above the bed is decorated with a rosette, creating a compositional center), the kitchen integrates decor with functionality (cornices continue cabinet lines, moldings frame the backsplash, creating visual unity of furniture and architecture), the hallway becomes a gallery (molding panels, framed door portals turn a transit space into an architectural composition), the nursery is decorated safely (narrow cornices, small rosettes, thematic elements support the style without overload), the study gains respectability (panels, pilasters around shelves create an atmosphere of seriousness, concentration), the bathroom combines moisture resistance with style (polyurethane does not deform from condensation, frames around mirrors, panels around the bathtub turn a utilitarian room into a relaxation space).

Polyurethane as a material synthesizes the advantages of traditional materials: lightness (a rosette one meter in diameter weighs two kilograms, adheres without anchors), detail (relief is reproduced with millimeter precision, ornament is photographic), durability (does not crumble, does not crack for decades), moisture resistance (installed in bathrooms, saunas, pools without degradation), affordability (two to ten times cheaper than plaster, carved wood, stone). Can be painted with any paints (acrylic, oil, effects of gilding, patina, crackle are reproduced identically to traditional materials), installed quickly (acrylic adhesive sets in an hour, a room is decorated in a day; wooden or plaster counterparts require weeks).

Design solutions are diverse: classic interiors (wide ornate cornices, molding panels, large rosettes, pilasters, corner blocks create Baroque, Empire, English aesthetics), contemporary (narrow smooth cornices, minimalist moldings, hidden lighting create Scandinavian, loft, contemporary aesthetics), eclectic (combination of elements from different styles, eras, scales creates individuality, uniqueness, author's signature). The choice depends on room architecture (ceiling height, area, layout), furniture style (classic furniture requires corresponding moldings, contemporary furniture requires minimalist), budget (narrow smooth profiles are two to three times cheaper than wide ornate ones), owner's taste (some value decorative excess, others minimalism).

The company STAVROS offers polyurethane moldings for any interior tasks — over five hundred SKUs (ceiling cornices from five to twenty-five centimeters wide, smooth and ornate, floor skirting boards from three to fifteen centimeters high, wall moldings of all profiles, ceiling rosettes from thirty centimeters to one meter twenty in diameter, decorative overlays, corner blocks, pilasters, columns, portals), polyurethane density three hundred to three hundred fifty kilograms per cubic meter (maximum strength, detail, durability), factory primer (white acrylic primer — ready for final painting), element compatibility (each cornice has corresponding moldings, rosettes, corner blocks of coordinated profile, width, style — guaranteed fit).

The catalog is structured by styles: classic (Baroque, Rococo, Empire, English — ornate profiles with acanthus leaves, dentils, modillions, Ionic scrolls), neoclassical (simplified classic — more restrained ornament, narrower profiles, adapted to modern ceiling heights), Art Nouveau (asymmetrical profiles, plant motifs, flowing lines), minimalism (smooth geometric profiles without ornament, narrow, laconic), eclectic (combination of elements from different styles — experimental profiles, non-standard solutions). For each style, kits are available (cornices, moldings, rosettes, corner blocks selected by STAVROS designers — the customer chooses a kit, receives coordinated elements, installs without risk of stylistic dissonance).

Professional service includes consultations (STAVROS designers help select elements for a specific room — analyze photos, layout, furniture style, propose solutions, calculate material quantity), visualization (for large projects — cottages, apartments — a 3D model of the interior with moldings is created, the client sees the result before purchase, adjusts, approves), delivery (by transport companies across Russia, courier in major cities — elements are carefully packaged, delivered undamaged), warranty (elements do not deform, do not yellow, relief does not blur for two years — material defect replacement is free).

Additional services: painting (professional masters paint elements before shipping — client specifies color by RAL, effects — gilding, patina, crackle, receives ready elements, installs without additional finishing), turnkey installation (STAVROS crew performs installation at the client's site — measurement, cutting, gluing, puttying joints, painting, result guaranteed, deadlines fixed — a room of twenty square meters is decorated in two to three days), training (for dealers, partners — master classes on installation, painting, combining elements, technologies are transferred, quality of dealer services improves).

Choosing STAVROS moldings, you get European quality material (raw materials from BASF, Bayer — corporations with century-old reputations, automated casting technology — stability of geometry, density, detail), variety (five hundred SKUs cover any task — from a minimalist studio to a palace residence), affordability (prices thirty to fifty percent lower than European counterparts, twenty to thirty percent lower than major Russian competitors — direct supplies without intermediary markups), service (consultations, visualization, delivery, warranty, painting, installation — full cycle from selection to final result). Interiors with STAVROS moldings — spaces where architecture speaks the language of forms, lines, reliefs, creating an atmosphere, style, character that reflect the owner's taste, status, lifestyle.