Choosing trim and molding for your interior is mostly a matter of preference, but there are guidelines that can help you pick the best options for your home. In this blog post, our expert home remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Aiken explore some of the classic combinations for trim and molding.
Different Kinds of Trim
To help you get started, here’s an overview of the most popular kinds of trim and molding:
- Crown molding – Crown or cornice trim pieces are installed between the walls and ceiling to decorate the transition between the two. There are several kinds of crown molding, but in general, wider pieces are used in formal designs while smaller pieces with fewer ridges and curves are better suited to modern designs.
- Door & window casing – As the name suggests, door and window casing is used to fill the gaps between walls and doors or windows.
- Baseboards – Baseboard trim pieces are used to fill in the gaps between the wall and floor, and join the two together. These trim pieces would normally measure three to five inches and have minimal ornamentation.
- Panel molding – Panel molding refers to ridge trim pieces installed on flat surfaces to give the illusion of raised panels or form a frame around the door. Different kinds of panel molding can be combined to create a wide variety of designs.
- Shiplap paneling – Shiplap paneling is made of horizontal wide, flat boards that are interlocked together. This type of paneling is often used to create rustic accent walls.
Interior Decorating Styles
Certain trim pieces go well with particular interior decorating styles. Popular interior decorating styles include:
- Bohemian Style (door casings, crown molding & tall baseboard trim) – A Bohemian-style interior complements the aesthetic of traditional trim pieces such as mitered door casings, ornate crown molding and tall baseboards.
- Modern Farmhouse (shiplap paneling) – Modern farmhouses have minimalist interiors featuring clean lines, but retain a few rustic elements such as a farmhouse sink and shiplap paneling. A remodeling contractor will typically paint the trim white to help it blend into the white or gray walls of a modern farmhouse.
- New Traditional (panel molding) – A new traditional interior is less formal than a Victorian-style interior but still makes heavy use of classic elements, such as chair rails with wainscoting, paneled doors and panel molding.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Aiken offers a wide range of professional remodeling services, including complete home renovation. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (803) 335-1758 or submit our online form. We serve Beech Island, Edgefield Park and the surrounding communities.
