If you’re looking to add extra style to your home, moulding is a simple and effective way to do so. Trim serves practical purposes but also adds visual interest to a room. If you’re adding some to your space, here are five popular options to consider.

The Top Styles of Decorative Moulding

1. Casing

Casing is what you see around doors and windows, generally with a width of about 2-3 inches. It covers gaps between the drywall and doors or windows and gives the space a polished look.

2. Crown

Crown moulding sits above specific features, such as at the top of walls, on cabinets, and over bookcases. A popular subset of this type is a cornice, which joins the ceiling and wall together. Some designers use the terms cornice and crown moulding interchangeably. The main difference, however, is that the former is always ceiling trim, while the latter refers to any trim at the “crown” of a feature.

3. Chair Rail

Chair railing is a piece of moulding that is placed one-third of the way up the wall. It was traditionally used to protect walls from damage caused by furniture. Even though chair railing can be functional, it’s also used to create visual interest and break the monotony of a flat wall.

4. Baseboard

This type of trim separates the wall from the floor. Baseboards come in a variety of widths, although 3-5 inches is the most common. They can be simple or incredibly ornate, depending on the style of your house. If you have standard, builder-grade baseboards, swapping them out with a different style can completely change the look and feel of a room.

5. Batten

Batten, also referred to as board and batten, consists of pieces of trim vertically applied to a wall. Batten was traditionally used to cover seams in wall panels but is now used as a decorative element.
 

If you’re looking for custom, beautiful moulding, look no further than Requarth Co. Serving the Miami Valley area of Ohio, they provide custom products that are authentic and historically accurate. Check out the website to view their moulding options, and call (937) 224-1141 with any questions.