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The baseboards, casings, windows, and doors are trimmed in Roman & Williams’ favorite high gloss black oil paint by Fine Paints of Europe.
The baseboards, casings, windows, and doors are trimmed in Roman & Williams’ favorite high gloss black oil paint by Fine Paints of Europe.
The oak-colored custom built-in entry bench by Schuchart | Dow provides a welcoming contrast to the dark steel baseboards by Alpine Welding that cut the space vertically.
The oak-colored custom built-in entry bench by Schuchart | Dow provides a welcoming contrast to the dark steel baseboards by Alpine Welding that cut the space vertically.
Neolith countertops in the open kitchen and details like the flush minimal baseboard contribute to the sleek, modern aesthetic, now complemented by the owner’s contemporary furnishings.
Neolith countertops in the open kitchen and details like the flush minimal baseboard contribute to the sleek, modern aesthetic, now complemented by the owner’s contemporary furnishings.
Subtle details elevate the design, like the placement of the baseboard flush with the drywall. East St. Paul, Manitoba Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017
Subtle details elevate the design, like the placement of the baseboard flush with the drywall. East St. Paul, Manitoba Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017
Baltic birch plywood is installed on the walls of the Mono, eliminating the need for baseboards and trim. The team wanted to make the structures as efficient as possible so that they would leave small environmental footprints.
Baltic birch plywood is installed on the walls of the Mono, eliminating the need for baseboards and trim. The team wanted to make the structures as efficient as possible so that they would leave small environmental footprints.
The interiors of the couple’s private residence, called the Lodge, reflect Hill and Goren’s shared interest in 19th- and 20th-century villas, using ceiling roses, claw-foot baths, and ornate baseboards.
The interiors of the couple’s private residence, called the Lodge, reflect Hill and Goren’s shared interest in 19th- and 20th-century villas, using ceiling roses, claw-foot baths, and ornate baseboards.
The firm specified a museum reveal around the windows, doors, and cabinetry, as well as over the flush baseboard. This keeps the scheme minimal and creates a “very simple tracery where you have a punctuation in the architecture, and then you reveal back to the soft white drywall walls,” says Klymson.
The firm specified a museum reveal around the windows, doors, and cabinetry, as well as over the flush baseboard. This keeps the scheme minimal and creates a “very simple tracery where you have a punctuation in the architecture, and then you reveal back to the soft white drywall walls,” says Klymson.
Kitchen - European fumed chestnut cabinetry, featuring quarter-sawn, sequenced veneers and an oiled finish, Miele appliances, Heath tile backsplash, Calacatta countertops, Louis Poulsen pendant lights, Recreated original baseboards, window trim, and picture rail from original 1905 detailing
Kitchen - European fumed chestnut cabinetry, featuring quarter-sawn, sequenced veneers and an oiled finish, Miele appliances, Heath tile backsplash, Calacatta countertops, Louis Poulsen pendant lights, Recreated original baseboards, window trim, and picture rail from original 1905 detailing
Many of the home’s original finishes could not be salvaged, including the walnut plywood in the dining area and kitchen. The siding was replaced with a fresh veneer of the same wood. Recessed baseboards give the kitchen island, topped with a Whitehall Cambria countertop, the appearance that it is levitating. The gilded hanging lamp by Peill & Putlzer was purchased secondhand in France.
Many of the home’s original finishes could not be salvaged, including the walnut plywood in the dining area and kitchen. The siding was replaced with a fresh veneer of the same wood. Recessed baseboards give the kitchen island, topped with a Whitehall Cambria countertop, the appearance that it is levitating. The gilded hanging lamp by Peill & Putlzer was purchased secondhand in France.
Kitchen - European fumed chestnut cabinetry, featuring quarter-sawn, sequenced veneers and an oiled finish, Miele appliances, Heath tile backsplash, Calacatta countertops, Louis Poulsen pendant lights, Recreated original baseboards, window trim, and picture rail from original 1905 detailing, Vintage rosewood bar stools by Erik Buch
Kitchen - European fumed chestnut cabinetry, featuring quarter-sawn, sequenced veneers and an oiled finish, Miele appliances, Heath tile backsplash, Calacatta countertops, Louis Poulsen pendant lights, Recreated original baseboards, window trim, and picture rail from original 1905 detailing, Vintage rosewood bar stools by Erik Buch
Jessy and Steve were dismayed to find that the walnut plywood siding in the kitchen and dining area had been painted over. “You can’t strip that out,” says Jessy, an interior designer. “We had to replace it.” When they popped off the moldings at the foot of the counter, they discovered original recessed baseboards, which give the kitchen bar the appearance that it is floating.
Jessy and Steve were dismayed to find that the walnut plywood siding in the kitchen and dining area had been painted over. “You can’t strip that out,” says Jessy, an interior designer. “We had to replace it.” When they popped off the moldings at the foot of the counter, they discovered original recessed baseboards, which give the kitchen bar the appearance that it is floating.
Bookmatching Marble run from ceiling to floor with a 'Pure White' quartz baseboard matching the existing wood baseboards throughout the home.
Bookmatching Marble run from ceiling to floor with a 'Pure White' quartz baseboard matching the existing wood baseboards throughout the home.
During: Kara installs baseboard.
During: Kara installs baseboard.
Baseboard heating we love to see.
Baseboard heating we love to see.
The home is heated primarily by wood, but has electric baseboards in the main living area.
The home is heated primarily by wood, but has electric baseboards in the main living area.
"Traditionally, indigo blue paint is used on the baseboards in La Mancha,
"Traditionally, indigo blue paint is used on the baseboards in La Mancha,
The refurbished baseboard at the staircase meets the streamlined trim of the newly remodeled spaces.
The refurbished baseboard at the staircase meets the streamlined trim of the newly remodeled spaces.
The storage extends to the wall, and an office space is tucked on the other side of the staircase. No baseboard or trim underscores “where materials come together and form a reveal between them, rather than having an additive baseboard,” says Montgomery. “It’s about a reduction and elimination to try to create a cleaner visual for your eye.”
The storage extends to the wall, and an office space is tucked on the other side of the staircase. No baseboard or trim underscores “where materials come together and form a reveal between them, rather than having an additive baseboard,” says Montgomery. “It’s about a reduction and elimination to try to create a cleaner visual for your eye.”
Before: The beige carpeting, track lighting, and skimpy baseboard were removed.
Before: The beige carpeting, track lighting, and skimpy baseboard were removed.
Plywood covers the floor, and forms the baseboards and headboard, both flush with the wall. The treatment denotes the insertion of the new en-suite into the old plan.
Plywood covers the floor, and forms the baseboards and headboard, both flush with the wall. The treatment denotes the insertion of the new en-suite into the old plan.
Everyone needs a bar. Pic frames on the left are made from old baseboards.
Everyone needs a bar. Pic frames on the left are made from old baseboards.
A crisp recessed line demarks the trim around the windows, doors, and baseboards all the way around the house, and contributes to its gallery-like feel.
A crisp recessed line demarks the trim around the windows, doors, and baseboards all the way around the house, and contributes to its gallery-like feel.
A new white oak staircase and railing lead to the main suite now occupying the garden level. The shadow reveal detail is carried throughout the house, scribing doorframes, windows, and baseboard.
A new white oak staircase and railing lead to the main suite now occupying the garden level. The shadow reveal detail is carried throughout the house, scribing doorframes, windows, and baseboard.
Entire great room with rift cut white oak cabinetry and flush baseboards throughout home
Entire great room with rift cut white oak cabinetry and flush baseboards throughout home
Original windows, flooring, baseboard and trim with a modern contemporary light fixture highlighting the 10ft ceilings.
Original windows, flooring, baseboard and trim with a modern contemporary light fixture highlighting the 10ft ceilings.
Wendi took advantage of the space under the stairs by installing a daybed; bedding is stored in a drawer hidden behind a baseboard.
Wendi took advantage of the space under the stairs by installing a daybed; bedding is stored in a drawer hidden behind a baseboard.
Before: High on the priority list was scraping off the popcorn ceiling and replacing the baseboards and crown moulding in the entrance foyer and sitting room.
Before: High on the priority list was scraping off the popcorn ceiling and replacing the baseboards and crown moulding in the entrance foyer and sitting room.
Mohoghany front door with frosted glass, water jet cut design tile. All baseboards are flush with the wall.
Mohoghany front door with frosted glass, water jet cut design tile. All baseboards are flush with the wall.
Decorative tiles from Old Mexico line the baseboards of the main living area, adding a subtle pop of color against the plastered walls.
Decorative tiles from Old Mexico line the baseboards of the main living area, adding a subtle pop of color against the plastered walls.
Attention to detail was important to both the architects and the owners; in place of more traditional moldings, reveals at baseboards and ceilings bridge these junctures.
Attention to detail was important to both the architects and the owners; in place of more traditional moldings, reveals at baseboards and ceilings bridge these junctures.
ART COLLECTOR'S RENOVATION: Stone Detail (Book-matched Staturio Slabs, recessed Stone Wall Jambs, Baseboard & Threshold)
ART COLLECTOR'S RENOVATION: Stone Detail (Book-matched Staturio Slabs, recessed Stone Wall Jambs, Baseboard & Threshold)
Polished chrome tub filler with wand and recessed baseboard lighting to give a romantic glow in the bathroom when the overhead lights are dimmed or off.
Polished chrome tub filler with wand and recessed baseboard lighting to give a romantic glow in the bathroom when the overhead lights are dimmed or off.
Polished chrome tub filler with wand and recessed baseboard lighting to give a romantic glow in the bathroom when the overhead lights are dimmed or off.
Polished chrome tub filler with wand and recessed baseboard lighting to give a romantic glow in the bathroom when the overhead lights are dimmed or off.
A hardworking structural beam also serves as tableware storage and conceals lighting. Finger pulls instead of cabinet hardware keep the focus on the clean lines of the kitchen. Holes in the baseboard act as a vent.
A hardworking structural beam also serves as tableware storage and conceals lighting. Finger pulls instead of cabinet hardware keep the focus on the clean lines of the kitchen. Holes in the baseboard act as a vent.
Table designed by Ekaterina Spinelli, crafted at her workshop from ash veneer; the same material is used for the baseboard and doors. Walls painted with Argile in the shade Prunus.
Table designed by Ekaterina Spinelli, crafted at her workshop from ash veneer; the same material is used for the baseboard and doors. Walls painted with Argile in the shade Prunus.
The historic home’s bedrooms and living room showcase original decorative baseboard and crown molding. The spaces feature the same neutral tones as the rest of the house, with moments of color—like the green fireplace.
The historic home’s bedrooms and living room showcase original decorative baseboard and crown molding. The spaces feature the same neutral tones as the rest of the house, with moments of color—like the green fireplace.

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