No trim walls

Doing renovations on a house we just bought. My SO is not a fan of baseboards/trims/moldings/etc. and we're trying to keep things as visually "clean" as possible. We're not contractors and aren't familiar with all of the flooring standards. Doing a little research, it looks like not hav...

Hey guys, I just got back from a house i am pricing with some details i am not used to seeing. Hoping someone can give me some insight. -The main floor is...

Black inside windows, no sill

My husband and I are about to build our dream home. We wish to have a minimalist/modern look. The floors will be burnished concrete and the walls will be just painted white drywall. I know that sounds pretty boring, but we don't really know what we want and we are looking at this house almost as ...

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For years I have been recommending to my client who wants to upgrade their home to consider more trim by adding larger crown molding, larger more impressive casing around doorways and windows, taller baseboards etc. Always considering this to be an inexpensive method to create instant architectural interest. Last year I started getting away from trim appreciating the simple uncluttered look that going trim-less can offer.Crown isn’t necessary if you have an interesting ceiling. Casing is…

We mentioned in an earlier post that we plan on having trimless windows in a lot of our rooms. The trim in the living room and dining room are original to the house, and we plan on keeping those. T…

Modern designs can sometimes call for more modern solutions, and these days, your base trim doesn’t necessarily mean using baseboards. To see what we mean, just check out a recent project from the reno pros at Refresh Home Improvements , where they decided to use our F Reveal Bead for modern base trim sans baseboards. This design features an eye-catching trimless reveal detail running along the bottom of their drywall that makes the walls look like they’re floating above the floors. In the…

Baseboards cover the uneven edge of flooring next to the wall while protecting the wall from kicks and furniture bumps. They can also add style to the area! I h…

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Custom baseboards from second cut lumber.It's a lot of work but well worth the effort.

If you want clean lines on your paint job, you may wonder whether it's best to paint walls or trim first. Get both sides of the hot debate here.