• The trim or molding you use around your door can make the difference between ho-hum and wow.Kitchen interior image by Loshkaryov Sergey from Fotolia.com
  
  If you're looking to upgrade your doorways, think about using molding, or moulding, as it's spelled in the United Kingdom, to add the extra pop you want. When people think of molding, they typically think of crown molding used around the ceiling, but molding can be used almost anywhere from ceilings to walls to door frames.
  
  

Keep It Simple

• If you live in a small house with small rooms or you prefer a basic, clean style, stick with a simple one- or two-piece molding to keep scale and proportion in check. Use a single wide flat board to trim your doorway for a very basic style. If you want to jazz it up, add a thin bit of trim along the edge or where the top and side boards meet to make it a bit more formal.
  
  

Get Elaborate

• If you're looking to add a bit of grandeur to the large rooms in your home, get elaborate with the doorways. Large rooms can handle ornate doorways in their design without seeming overwhelmed. Use a multiple level molding or have your doorway molding meet the ceiling to create a grand entrance. Arched doorways, intricately carved pieces and other more detailed elements can also be added to create a true "wow" factor.
  
  

Soften It Up

• If your home tends to look blocky, sharp or square, you can install molding around your doorways that will soften up the look. Choose moldings that curve at least once, if not more, to create a softer line to your home. More elaborate moldings, featuring curving vines or soft petaled flowers, may also soften the look, but if you want to break the cycle, try turning that rectangular door into an arched one--with molding to match.