Can we see your spaces ? Waht is the actual height of the ceilings? I like a simple 4" wide trim around doors and eitehr that or 5" baseboards depending on height of ceiling. I like all my trim to be the same so a nice white in semigloss for trim , matte for walls and ceilings . If you like minmal I would use the same color for all just different sheens and that includes cabinets.

I'm not sure how extensive the remodel is, so this may not be practical, but for our new construction the architect is specifying a baseboard flush with the drywall with a 1/2" reveal. The doors will also be trimless with a small reveal. It's pretty minimalist, which we like.

Here are the construction details:

I view baseboard as functional, not decorative. I have plain 3-3/8" baseboard painted the same color as the walls. Same for door trim with painted doors bedrooms, but for doors that are stained wood door, I have it stained same color as the door stain. I have a rustic/naturalistic style. Baseboard and door trim that are different colors than walls are more of a fancy frou-frou look, not my style at all. There's really no right or wrong except just make sure it fits the overall style you're going for.

Since you are going for scandinavian style, you may want to stain all the woodwork, a lighter color. Its all up to you, but, all trim, should be the same.

This is ours. It’s very simple and not ornate at all. I think it’s the measurements Patricia shared.

I really like this. this is what i want. do you by chance have a link to what you used ? Are the baseboards a little bigger than the door moldings or same size ? what are the measurements (if no link available?) thanks 🤩

I believe it’s what Patricia said. Here is a screen shot from our design choices.

Thank you so much !

Just as an FYI, I did what tupi suggests, although my base does not have a rabbet it is just flush with the wall. Expensive, picky detail, takes fitting the baseboard in a single room from maybe a day to like a week. Very nice detail but pricey and must have a very good drywall/ trim person.

Most good wood/millwork suppliers (not the big box stores) will have base and casings with just a simple eased edge. I would not recommend using regular very square-edge stock.

Dusting is not hard

Mouldings have standard designations that begin with WM. You can go through moulding catalogs and pick out ones that are seen above. The other option if you want something very simple is to have a trim carp install baseboard with a simple profile like a chamfer on top that he creates with a router

I‘m nearing the end of my house overhaul and nickel and diming myself to death. So many random things i still need (kitchen faucet, window coverings, another fan- oh and pantry shelves—too many !) so I’ll probably have this be more budget friendly but I understand more what I need and think I’m on the right track. Not having baseboards at the moment is taking the oohs and aahs out of my new flooring !

I really appreciate everyone offering advice ! Thank you 😀