Architectural trim is a defining feature in any home, whether the interior is formal or casual. And historically, it was the door casing that set the tone—from the graceful arched profiles in a Georgian to the stocky symmetrical surrounds in a Craftsman.
Today, a variety of period profiles can suit a new home—as long as the scale and proportions are right—and restore original detail that's been lost from an old one. Best of all, almost any style casing can be built from standard stock molding. "Even elaborate profiles are often just a lot of simple, inexpensive shapes pieced together," says This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram.
Our friends at This Old House have put together a wonderful collection of photographs that highlight both execution and architectural periods of door and window casing...struggling with how to execute your window door details? Read more at Molding: A Case for Doors.
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