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Trim Essentials
Like icing on a cake, decorative trim is an easy, often inexpensive, way to add real character to any home
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- The biggest mistake homeowners make is using trim that's too thin or using plain builder's trim that isn't bold enough to add visual punch. "Moldings have a lot to do with defining boundaries within a space," says writer and woodworker Jim Tolpin. "The more weight, the more definition." He recommends door and window casings be at least 3 1/2 inches wide. Wider molding frames windows and doors and creates a sense of enclosure. Creative casings add a hint of whimsy and craftsmanship to this cottage doorway.
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