Inspiring ways to use moulding

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We all probably know it it the details - the icing - that makes a place feel really special.  Unfortunately a lot of details can be costly undertakings for the average homeowner.  It was the photo below that got me thinking about different ways you can use crown moulding to fake otherwise expensive architectural elements or details...

Can you believe the window above started off as this...

Learn how at Funky Junk Interiors
via Pinterest via Funky Junk Interiors

You could make a chalkboard or frame that matches the look of the rest of your home...
 via Pinterest

A very thorough DIY on how to fake cabinets that go to the ceiling with moulding. This is probably more involved than most projects but what an impact it makes.
via I Heart Organizing

Framing an everyday contractor grade mirror with moulding is easy and looks like a custom piece! Remodelaholic has a great DIY (also the source of this image)

I don't have hollow core doors like the ones above, mine are the standard white contractor doors, and I'd love to come up with a way to make them look as nice as Pretty Handy Girl did...
via Pretty Handy Girl

Have you ever used moulding in an unconventional way?