Design Resources

Need a little help getting started?

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, decorative pillows, a soft fur throw, and a bench at the foot. There is a potted plant and a wooden table with candles and small plants near the window. The window reveals a snowy outdoor scene, and the room has warm lighting, wooden accents, and patterned curtains.

Adding moulding and trim to a home can have a dramatic impact on the appearance of a room, and is a relatively inexpensive way to increase your home’s appeal and value. There are many different styles and applications to choose from, and it can be daunting at first. Trim work in home design is a deep subject, with roots going back to ancient Greek architecture. To get you started, we’ve collected a few articles, sites, and books below. Of course, don’t hesitate to contact Homewright if you have any questions or need design guidance.

Hallway with white walls, dark wood floor, and decorative crown molding, leading to a white front door, with a black cabinet, framed pictures, a potted plant, and a woven vase with branches.
A bright bedroom with a beige bed, white bedding, beige pillows, a beige throw blanket, and two white nightstands with flowers and a lamp, all in a minimalist, light-colored room

A little more in-depth

Entablature from This is Carpentry - Lots of great articles to explore here

Style Looks from Mouldings One - Pictures and details of different styles

Trim Style Discussion from Kelleher - Detailed info from a top manufacturer

Style Guides from Kuiken Bros - Another manufacturer with great detailed looks

Dining room with a round wooden table, four matching wooden chairs, a large potted plant, and a framed abstract artwork on the white wall.

Books if you want to dive in….

Architectural Trim by Nancy Berry

1001 Ideas for Trimwork by Wayne Kalyn

Trim Idea Book by Mary Ellen Polson