Using trim to accent a room does many things for the space. For starters, it adds a bit of character and visual interest to the room. Trim can also add function to a room as well.
Perhaps the best part of installing trim, however, is the fact that it is relatively inexpensive and easy to do.
Common interior trim additions include:
Ceiling Trim
The ceiling is widely regarded as the fifth wall in a room and shouldn’t be neglected. There are a number of updates you can do to transform your ceiling from blah to eye-catching. More of those ideas can be found here: Ceiling Design Ideas.
Chair Rail
Chair rail is a trim that is both functional and decorative. Functionally, chair rail helps to prevent chairs from marking up and damaging walls when they are backed into them. As a result, they are commonly seen in formal dining rooms. In commercial interiors, they can be found in conference and break rooms.
A popular addition to room’s design includes wainscoting, which is paneling that is placed directly underneath the chair rail. This paneling strikes up visual interest and prevents the room from feeling like a dull box.
Baseboard
Baseboard is another type of interior trim that contributes to both the design and function of the room. Not only do they help to frame the room, it also protects the bottom of the wall (where the wall and the floor meet) from marks that come from constant kicks and bumps. These days, larger trim, usually at 5/8″ x 5 1/4″.
Casing
Casing is the trim that is found framing doors and windows. Larger trims, from 3/4″ to 3 1/2″, helps make doors and windows statement pieces. A modern treatment is to combine casing with elements of crown molding (as pictured) to further tie in the trim with room’s overall design.
Crown Molding
Crown molding is the strip of decorative trim that is placed where the ceiling and the wall meet. Crown molding is available in a number of styles to fit the home. More on the styles of molding can be found here: Types of Molding.
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Small updates can go a long way to improving the look, feel and function of a room. Try incorporating trim into your rooms to add a touch of visual interest.