Craftsman Style Door Trim Detail

After virtually rummaging through trim photos on pinterest i decided i wanted casings and baseboards that were quite square and i wanted to keep the profile simple with just a bit of detail at the top and bottom it had to be something we could diy but.

Craftsman style door trim detail.

Craftsman style door casing or door trim is defined by simple profiles in flat stock built up with stepped reveals and overhangs. How to install craftsman window trim and craftsman door casing assemble the tools and select materials. Get the proportions right and it s a classic look that never goes out of style. There are an infinite number of sizes and combinations and are all available in pre finished and paint grade.

Gorgeous trim and looooving the idea of black doors throughout. Because our diy house is a very square simple foursquare craftsman home i wanted our window and door trim inside to reflect that style. The craftsman is an intimately scaled intricately detailed uniquely american home style born around the turn of the 20th century. We have almost identical door window trim but it is gasp natural fir not white.

Start the project by measuring the doors windows and walls of your room and. Materials for the project side casings 2 1x4x96 actual d. Rip the narrow molding strips. This is part one of a three part series showing how to trim a door with a craftsman style look.

Every aspect of our craftsman style trim leads to sturdy workmanship and handcrafted details furthers its firm rebuttal to the opulence of the victorian era.