Tips to select modern skirting board and architrave designs for your home
This is sponsored content for Intrim Mouldings.
Homeowners want their homes to look good. This is especially true for homeowners who love to have guests over or those who rent out their homes.
If you fit any of these classifications, invest in modern skirting and architraves.
These upgrades will not only make your home standout, but these will also provide value to your money because skirting and architraves are actually functional.
Skirting boards and architraves are different, but they serve the same purpose: they are used to hide untidy or uneven areas on the floor, walls, doors, and windows.
But with the number of skirting boards and architraves available in the market today, it's essential that you know what to choose.
The following tips can help you out:
1. Think about who is living in your home first
The number and age of people (or pets, if any) living in your home is an important consideration when choosing a skirting board and architrave.
Aside from improving the overall aesthetics of your home, the skirting board and architrave you choose should also last for a long time.
Consider the following points:
- If you're living with children or pets, using an expensive skirting board and architrave might not be ideal. Children will likely scuff your skirting boards with crayons and toys, and your pets might scratch the area after a few months of installation. If you have this kind of living arrangement, look for skirting boards and architraves that are simpler and more budget-friendly. Replacing affordable skirting boards and architraves on a regular basis should not burn a hole in your wallet.
- On the other hand, if your home is child and pet-free, you can invest in a more expensive skirting board and architrave. Just make sure that you'll choose a skirting board and architrave that complements the overall design and function of the space.
2. Assess what kind of look you are going for
Sure, you want to purchase a skirting board and architrave but do you actually know what you're going to do with it? What are your expectations after these are installed? Before heading out to buy any of these, assess what kind of look you are actually going for. While some homeowners use a skirting board and architrave to only update the amenities they already have, others will use these as an overhaul design. If you're leaning towards the latter, you should consider a couple of things first:
- The style you want
You have the liberty of doing whatever you want for your home's design. If you want a minor update, you can buy skirting boards and architraves that are similar to what you already have.
However, if you want your home to look totally new, you might need to follow certain style guidelines. For instance, if your home has a mock period style, ovolo, ogee, and torus skirting styles might be appropriate. If you're living in a modern home, skirting styles that are square-edged, pencil round, and bullnose can be excellent choices.
- The height of the skirting
It's important to know the right size of skirting suitable for your home. If you end up using one that is too small or too big, the overall theme of your home will be adversely affected.
If your home regularly receives a lot of traffic, use a skirting board and architrave that are taller than the standard in order to protect your wallpaper and paint.
If you're looking for skirting boards and architraves suitable for your modern home, choose those with a sleek design.
3. Don't forget to check the costs involved
The price of the skirting boards and architraves is an essential deciding factor.
Sure, you want your home to look good, but you don't want to be bankrupt during the process either.
To ensure that you won't spend over your means when buying skirting boards and architraves, always check the costs involved before your purchase.
Aside from the prices of the products, consider if there are any specific maintenance requirements as well.
During this process, it's important that you scout for several sellers. If you already know a specific home depot store that sells skirting boards and architraves, don't immediately buy from them.
Search for two other stores and compare their prices and products.
Hire professional help
Once you've decided which skirting board and architrave design to use for your home, start looking for professionals who can install these for you. Doing the installation on your own can be convenient and cheap, but it doesn't guarantee positive results.
This is sponsored content for Intrim Mouldings.
