I can't seem to figure out how to get a great picture of a tongue and groove living room that also has ceiling molding, off of one of my houzz ideabooks to show you that this style you like, can and does look good together. I picked the collaborate feature and put your user name in it to try and share this pic.

I love a QUALITY paint job. Few people know the ins and outs of a quality paint job but, a seasoned painter for INTERIORS will have many techniques and processes to dial up the end result. I love my painter and I listen closely to his advice and he is so expert (40 years) and good that he makes it look effortless. BUT IT'S NOT. Will find and post favorite picture of painted trim here. I think the secret is style and proportion of trim and then the quality of the finishing. Did you know most paint curing really needs 2 to 3 weeks to set up as a really good tough finish? "In a hurry" is the curse we mostly experience for improving interiors. I wonder sometimes how different things would be if people took the right amount of time to do things in the time frame related to that finishing task!

You don't see this much in photos. Usually the mouldings are painted the same colour as the ceilings which of course lowers the ceiling height even more! Vertical stripes would be fun!

I am stripping 80s era wallpaper from our whole house in preparation for painting. Most of the house house been fine - the gib underneath has been in good condition. However in the 70s extension we have uncovered extensive areas of mould which is resistant to normal cleaning (warm soapy water). The gib itself is dry and we have cut a whole in the wall to check that the timbers and insulation appear to be dry as well. Does this gib need to be replaced or would a professional painter/decorator be able to clean it prior to skimming?