Why Are Baseboards and Casings Important?
Baseboards add a finishing touch to your home and hide any irregularities between the floor and the wall. They can vary in height from 1/4 inch to almost 8 inches. Door and window casings create a decorative frame for windows and doors. You'll want your baseboard and casing style to coordinate with your home's overall aesethetic.
Styles & Finishes
- Colonial
- Craftsman
- Farmhouse
- Modern
- Traditional
- Finished
- Painted
- Primed
- Stained
- Unfinished
Generally, it's a good idea to stick with the same style, stain or paint color for your moulding. But you can mix and match. For example, you can use plain white baseboards with little detail, but add fluted window casings in the same finish.
Basedboard & Casing Looks That'll Inspire You
Are you ready to get started? Here are some ways to use baseboards and casings to enhance your space.
A Retro Feel
These baseboards seamlessly match with the light oak hardwood floors, creating a warm and cozy feel. This style works well for mid-century modern and farmhouse-styled interiors.Use semi-transparent stain to enhance the wood baseboards, pairing them with matching door and window casings for a coordinated look.
Warm & Inviting
Traditional moulding in a chocolate stain creates an inviting interior. Starting with the crown moulding and continuing with window casings, chair rail, picture moulding and matching baseboards, it creates a sophisticated backdrop for furnishings and home accents.
Color Contrast
Baseboards don’t have to be the same color as the walls. In this image, dark espresso baseboards match the intricate fireplace moulding. You can replicate this look with appliques and sconces. If you wish to paint your baseboards, opt for unfinished wood or primed baseboards to save time.
Corners & Casings
It's the little details that can make a big difference Whether they're painted or stained, fluted window and door casings can set the stage for a gorgeous interior. Add moulding blocks to the corners of doors and fireplaces for architectural interest.
A Streamlined Look
In this image, the walls, doors, moulding and furniture are bathed in a warm white. By painting everything the same color it creates the illusion of space, working especially well in small apartments and homes.
Minimal & Modern
If you prefer a modern aesthetic, plain wide baseboards are a great idea. This nursery got a makeover with white baseboards that blend seamlessly with the flooring. The walls and picture moulding were painted in griege, creating a serene spot for little ones.
Color Drenching
The color drenching trend isn't going anywhere. By painting the ceiling, walls and moulding in the same hue, it makes a bold and dramatic backdrop for your artwork and home furnishings.
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There's no one rule when it comes to baseboards and trim. A bland and boring office got a makeover with cool blue walls and a white geometric pattern on the bottom half of the wall.
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Door and window casings can also be used on walls. In this powder room, fluted casings and trim are affixed to the wall. This brings texture and depth, coordinating nicely with the marble backsplash behind the bathroom sink.
Let's Get Started
Baseboards, window and door casings are an easy way to bring texture and architectural interest to your home. Whether your home is traditional, transitional, modern or farmhouse, Lowe's has thousands of moulding options available to suit any home's style. Shop online or visit your local Lowe's store. Our Red Vest Associates will be happy to help you select the best moulding for your home.
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