Interior Mouldling Guide

Moulding is one of the most impactful finishing elements in a home. Trim work plays a major role in defining architectural style, adding dimension, and creating a polished, cohesive look.

Whether you are building new or renovating, understanding the purpose of moulding will help you make confident design decisions.

What Is Moulding and Why It Matters

In some parts of the home, moulding is necessary to make the construction look complete. In other parts of the home, moulding can be installed as an interior design element. Moulding bridges the gap between functionality and style.

Functional Moulding

These are essential for a finished look:

• Casing: Covers up the rough edges where the doors and windows meet the sheetrock

• Base Moulding (Baseboard): Hides the bottom of the sheetrock and the area where the flooring meets the walls

• Shoe Moulding: Hides larger gaps when the flooring has to be spaced off the wall for expansion reasons

  
  

Decorative Moulding

These elevate interior design:

• Crown Moulding: Decorative trim at the ceiling or inside of a coffered ceiling

• Chair Rail / Cap: In a panel design, this is the top piece of trim

• Nose & Cove: In a raised panel design, this is the piece of trim that forms the boxes.  In a recessed panel design, it sits inside the box but isn't required

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Bringing It All Together

Choose the right moulding to ensure that every room in your home feels intentional and polished. Functional trim keeps your spaces looking complete, while decorative trim adds personality and architectural flair.

If you’re ready to elevate your home with professional trim, contact us today to schedule your free, detailed consultation. Let’s turn the finishing touches into standout features!

See you in the next post!

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Jennifer DeVito

Owner & Founder, Evolution General Contracting