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coving or no coving

5 years ago

Renovating our house and deciding whether to have coving around the ceilings or keep sharp wall and ceilings lines .
Is it still fashionable to have coving?
In two minds - if we do then I’d like something very simple and easy to maintain.
Please show pics if you have
TIA

no coving

coving

Comments (2)

E D
5 years ago
I guess it depends, among other things, on the style and period of the house.

What period was it built?
ShobY
Original Author
5 years ago
its a 1930's house, but we have gutted it totally so will be quite modern and sleek lines
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