The Skinny on Trims
I am an architectural design writer who often focuses on how environment can affect behavior. Before consulting privately, I received my MA in writing and ran a design boutique in Los Angeles.
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I was so happy to receive another email from Houzz participant Nicolette, who is in the middle of renovating her kitchen. Having successfully worked her way through the "multitude of choices" of kitchen faucets and other materials, she is now in the finishing stages and considering window/door trim and baseboard moulding.
"I've met my match with these very important finishing details which I think can make or break a room." Nicolette, we hear you. Such seemingly small details can seem to make up most of our decision-making.
Well, we've got you covered. Take a look here at trims and mouldings in all of their varieties, with a special focus on sleeker kitchens towards the end. Hopefully this can spark your inspiration, and please share your final product!
"I've met my match with these very important finishing details which I think can make or break a room." Nicolette, we hear you. Such seemingly small details can seem to make up most of our decision-making.
Well, we've got you covered. Take a look here at trims and mouldings in all of their varieties, with a special focus on sleeker kitchens towards the end. Hopefully this can spark your inspiration, and please share your final product!
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| In an open and more minimal space, substantial moulding and trim adds texture and becomes the main attraction, lessening the need for much else. They become the beautiful bones. Think Paris modern. |
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Contrasting the wall and ceiling paint, this heftier moulding adds a finish to corners and edges as well as substantial texture.
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| Similarly, this hallway ceiling trim works with the floor trim to border this narrow space for wall hangings. |
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| In a more traditional kitchen, the moulding lightens up the ceiling area to contrast with the darker finishes below. |
Here flat trim contrasts against the light color while remaining simple and uncomplicated.
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Similarly, these windows and doors are all framed with a simple, straightforward trim—providing a finished look without drawing attention to itself.
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| A modern take on trims and mouldings with this unusual slim metallic choice. |
| Varying shades of white allows for a more dimensional trim without the finishing details taking center stage. |
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In an adjoining dining space, adding a second layer of trim and painting allows for continuity between the two rooms, and for a second color.
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| A more modern favorite kitchen of mine—perfectly balanced in its white simplicity and detail. |
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| Again, layers of white—note the windows finished with slim trim—while keeping its simplistic integrity. |
A great example of a finished look with flat trim.
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This window stands out surprisingly from the darker finish and mini tiling.
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This beautiful kitchen area works with the natural structure of the room (making beautiful use of that industrial chic ceiling, and that pillar, oh!) to create an authentic and finished look.
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| And finally, a beautiful modern kitchen space, balancing all of the white with slim, dark window and door trim. |
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