When it comes to the beauty of a home, interior carpentry work like molding and trim make a significant impact.
These finishing touches are practical and hide gaps or imperfections in drywall. They also provide architectural interest, lend a polished look to a room, add depth to walls, and say a lot about the quality of a home.
There are many different sizes and colors of trim depending on taste. Generally, traditional homes have more trim and moldings than contemporary homes do. However, almost all homes at least have baseboards.
Here’s a simple breakdown of how these simple yet stunning interior carpentry touches can help make any house feel like home.
Casings
The casing is a type of molding that frames or outlines windows and doors. Standard casings are typically 2-3 inches wide, yet modern homes and many craftsman style designs are implementing wider casings.
Casings define these openings and also protect walls from bumps, dents, and scratches. They tie a room together by creating separation between spaces without interrupting the flow of an open concept floor plan.
Baseboards
Baseboards run along the bottom of walls and act as a transition piece between walls and floors. They also have a practical function of protecting the base of walls from vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, and more.
Most baseboards have a simple detail cut along the edge. It’s also common to see a separate, small, semi-circle piece called quarter round along the bottom edge of baseboards as an added transition between wood, vinyl, tile, or low pile carpet flooring.
Baseboards are usually taller than the width of casings but match the height of crown molding. Standard baseboards are 3-5 inches tall. However, newer homes often have clean, simple, taller baseboards that are 5-8 inches tall. These provide a more contemporary, high-end look—especially in homes with 10-foot ceilings.
Crown Molding
Also called ceiling or cornice molding, crown molding is the transitional piece between walls and the ceiling.
While crown molding is often the same height as baseboards, designers are pairing taller baseboards with crown molding a couple of inches shorter. Standard crown molding is about 3-5 inches tall.
No matter the molding you choose, keep it simple and clean. This piece can draw the eye upward and add character and sophistication to any room in the home.
Interior Carpentry Work In Logan, Utah
When it comes to interior carpentry work, the sky really is the limit. You can make your home unique and add incredible value through additional trim work like chair rail, wainscoting, molding, casings, and more.
These finishing touches are an affordable way to increase the visual appeal and overall value of your home. And the best part is, you don’t have to take this task on yourself. JBs Handyman can install any trim work for you at a convenience you’ll love and a price you can afford.