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Trim - Elegance In Precision Craftsmanship

So much is said about a home through trim accents! Our skilled artisans can craft intricate crown moldings, fluted door and window trim and beautiful beatboard to give your home an ornate style. We could add simple, flat trim will minimal curves to build a modern look. The goal is seamlessly add touches of sophistication that match the spirit of the house.

Below are some common types of trim pieces installed in homes. There are an endless supply of options in regards to the profile of the lumber. Meet with our contractor to discuss the choices available in your locality.

Baseboard Trim Description: Installed along the bottom of walls where they meet the floor Purpose: Covers gaps, protects walls from damage, and adds a finished look Common Styles: Colonial, modern, Craftsman, or rounded profiles

Crown Moulding Description: Placed where walls meet the ceiling Purpose: Adds elegance, softens transitions, and creates a polished appearance Common Styles: Traditional, dentil, cove, or modern flat profiles

Chair Rail Description: Horizontal trim installed about 30–36 inches up the wall Purpose: Protects walls from chair or furniture damage and adds a decorative break Common Styles: Simple beveled, panel-style, or ornate

Door and Window Trim Description: Wooden frames around doorways that usually get a glossy paint to prevent discoloration when touched Purpose: Covers gaps between the door frame or window frame and the wall, accenting the rooms penetrations Common Styles: Fluted, colonial, or minimalist flat casings

Wainscoting Description: Paneling or trim applied to the lower portion of walls (typically 3–4 feet high) Purpose: Adds texture, protects walls, and creates a classic or formal look Common Styles: Raised panel, beadboard, or flat panel

Picture Rail Description: Horizontal molding near the top of walls (below crown molding). Purpose: Used historically to hang pictures without nails; now decorative. Common Styles: Simple, narrow profiles. Wooden or metal options

Cove Molding Description: Concave trim often used at wall-ceiling transitions or inside corners Purpose: Softer alternative to crown molding, smooths transitions Common Styles: Small or large cove profiles

Quarter Round Description: Small, curved trim used at the base of baseboards or other transitions Purpose: Covers gaps and adds a subtle finishing touch Common Styles: Standard quarter-circle or shoe molding

Shoe Molding Description: Similar to quarter round but taller and narrower Purpose: Covers uneven gaps between baseboards and flooring Common Styles: Slim, curved, and concave profiles

Panel Molding or Panelling Description: Thin molding used to create decorative panels or frames on walls/ceilings Purpose: Adds architectural detail, often in formal or traditional designs Common Styles: Rectangular or geometric patterns with specific spacing

Base Cap Molding Description: Decorative trim placed on top of baseboards Purpose: Enhances the profile of simple baseboards for a more ornate look Common Styles: Beaded or stepped designs

Corner Blocks Description: Decorative blocks at bottom corners of door casings, where the door trim meets the baseboard Purpose: Gives door a more substancial look Common Styles: Flat or carved plinth block designs

Beam Covers Description: Trim or faux beams installed on ceilings Purpose: Adds rustic or structural charm, often in exposed-beam designs Common Styles: Boxed beams can have many species, colors and stains.

Cornice Description: Exterior trim at the roofline or above windows/doors Purpose: Decorative and functional, directing water away from walls Common Styles: Dentil, bracketed, or simple cornices

Soffit Trim Description: Trim under eaves or overhangs, often exterior Purpose: Covers and protects the underside of roof extensions Common Styles: Flat or vented panels

Apron Trim Description: Trim beneath window sills or ledges. Purpose: Purpose: Provides a clean transition and enhances window aesthetics. Common Styles: Traditional with curved profiles and multiple reveals and more modern with flat profiles

Shiplap Description: Overlapping boards used on walls or ceilings. Purpose: Adds texture and a rustic or coastal aesthetic Common Styles: Painted or natural wood finishes.

Batten Trim (Board-and-Batten) Description: Vertical trim over wall seams or panels Purpose: Covers joints and creates a farmhouse or modern look Common Styles: Narrow, wide or angled battens

Dentil Molding Description: Trim with small, repeating rectangular blocks Purpose: Adds classical or ornate detail, often used with crown molding Common Styles: Small or large dentil patterns

Stair Rails (Handrails or Banisters) Description: Trim along staircases or balconies Purpose: Provides safety and aesthetic continuity Common Styles: Curved, flat, or ornate handrails

Rosettes Description: Decorative blocks at the top corners of doors or windows Purpose: Enhances casing transitions with intricate designs Common Styles: Floral, geometric, or simple squares

Mantel Trim Description: Decorative trim around fireplaces. Purpose: Frames the fireplace as a focal point Common Styles: Ornate, rustic, or modern minimalist