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How narrow is too narrow for window and interior door casing?

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

We're in the process of slowly remodeling our 1960s contemporary home. The previous homeowners were into traditional design and really did a number on the trim, casings and baseboards. We will be replacing the windows and sliders this year with Andersen 400 black interior along with all new interior doors and baseboards. I'm looking to do the most contemporary/ modern finish as possible. I am a bit concerned about drywall returns, however, and their longevity. Here are my questions:1. If I did drywall returns on the windows, does it need to match what I am doing with the patio sliders? If so, how do you prevent the inevitable doorway dings?2. If I go the flat trim route, how narrow can that be? I know 2.5" is standard, but has anyone done a 1" trim?3. And what about interior doors later down the road? Does this need to be drywall returns as well, or can you put narrow casings there? Does it need to match the slider doors?4. I'm not super budget minded, however, less spent on this project will allow a bit more wiggle room in some desired upgrades in other areas. What are pricing options like for drywall return vs trimming out?5. I'd love folk's thoughts on baseboard height since that will be relative to the casing decisions. I'm not a fan of baseboards in general but they serve a critical purpose in this place - dings from cleaning and weather contraction/ expansion. This New Jersey house seasonally cracks a ton yet structure is confirmed sound. I will unfortunately need to include a slim shoe trim (square - not qr) with the baseboards.It should be noted that our windows are very inset with little to no sill. (2x4 '60s construction, windows are set back about 1.5 inches in interior wall)