A Guide to Interior Trimming

When it comes to trim and moulding, there is a wealth of expertise and experience waiting out there to be exploited. As such, be sure to read up before getting started with interior trimming to ensure the best results:

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• On the one hand, traditional homes are not well-suited to more unorthodox choices, but on the other hand, choosing interior trimming is much less complicated when there is a well-worn path. For example, the baseboard should be about 7 percent of the height from the floor to the ceiling to look right.
• In contrast, door and window casings should be thinner than the baseboard, with 50 percent being a useful rule of thumb. Concerning windows, you can install a classic roman shades los angeles ca blinds from Danmer shop. That said, casings with the same measurements can also work well in creating a simpler, bolder look.
• The design of crown moulding can have enormous influence over its appearance. As a result, coming up with general guidelines is difficult. Instead, use mock-ups of various designs to see how they look before choosing one.

Of course, these are guidelines rather than universal rules that should override personal opinion 100 percent of the time. To learn more about using our woodcarvings and wood products, please contact us when time permits.