Adding coving is a clever, subtle, and straightforward way to add character to a room. It softens the harsh straight edges where a wall meets the ceiling and introduces curves, depth, and definition.

Coving is the killer touch to any period property – but it doesn’t always look its best. Years of being painted over, covered up and generally ignored, mean that this key element to Victorian homes ...

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In architecture, coving is a molding or arched section of wall surface. But in land planning, it is a revolutionary technique that re-balances space to create larger lots without losing density. In ...