A wall can often be quite boring. Throw some white paint on the ceilings and trim and a color on the walls. There are many extra details you can add to your walls to bring in some extra character and interest to your room. Different moulding options are a simple way to bring that character back into your home. Not only do different types of moulding add that character back into your space, it also can help create cleaner lines throughout the room.
Base
Adding base trim helps make the wall look complete and can pull the room together. The best part about adding base trim to your walls is it cleans up the line where the wall ends and floors start. The edge of flooring can often be a messy line. Using base trim can hide the messy edge to create the smooth transition to the wall. Base trim also comes in many different profiles and sizes. Each profile and height can add a different look to your space. Some base trim can add traditional character and others can add to the modern feel your home may already have.
Chair Rail
The next trim up the wall in height is chair rail. Chair rail often sits around 32 inches up from the floor. This height can be adjusted depending on the height of the ceilings. 32 inches is a standard chair rail height for 8 foot ceilings. Adding chair rail is a way to create a line to have two-toned walls. There are many types of chair rail that can add different details based on their style. Adding chair rail to your room adds the opportunity to add a ledge to add a decorative touch or be the perfect opportunity to add a bold color to your room without committing to the color on your whole wall.
Picture Rail
Adding picture rail can do more than just being a place to hang pictures from. Adding picture rail to hang photos is a way to add character especially when you choose to hang pictures from it. Other benefits of adding picture rail to your home is the opportunity to create a vintage feel and creating the option to make a two-toned room. Painting the ceiling one color and bringing that color down to the picture rail is a great way to add the illusion of higher ceilings.
Crown
Similar to base trim, crown moulding can help smooth the line between the wall and the ceiling to create a clean transition. Crown is another way to add character to your home. There is a vast array of styles of crown moulding making it able to fit any style home. You can add traditional style crown moulding or opt for a modern style for an updated look to your space. Adding crown moulding to your home design can elevate your space and add to the style of your home design.
Any type of moulding or trim can add character to your space and make it feel more complete. These types of additional details can help hide irregularities in your wall, floor or ceilings and create clean lines. These styles of trim and moulding come in an array of options suited for any home.