Cornice for cabinets

[chilluk]

I am building some alcove cabinets either side of a chimney breast. I want to finish the tops with some decorative cornice. Ideally MDF, but if not softwood is fine as it will all be painted. Traditional sort of style moulding.

I am having real issues finding any suppliers of suitable product - I only need about 6 linear metres, and I can't seem to find any local (Essex) or online suppliers who can do a small qty for a reasonable price.

So two questions :

Anyone have any recommendations for suppliers of cornice?
If not can I make up my own using MDF and some smaller off the shelf from B&Q trim pieces? I will probably need some sort of inspiration or guide in that case (something to copy in other words).

Many Thanks.

 

[foxhole]

Mdf architrave is readily available in a variety of styles .

 

[chilluk]

Hi - I am after something a bit more ornate - I guess a bit like wooden coving. It seems a lot less prevalent here than perhaps the US where they love their crown mouldings. Something like this :

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Timber Mouldings for the Trade

Cornices - Cornices moulding profiles | WRP Timber Mouldings

www.wrp-timber-mouldings.co.uk

 

[mrrusty]

Go to your local kitchen supplier and get a length, or even B&Q https://www.diy.com/departments/tyd...-cornice-l-2400mm-h-74mm/5063022533357_BQ.prd

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Or you could always innovate!