Skirting
Definition:
A wooden board running along the base of an interior wall.
Simone’s words:
The board that covers the gaps between the windows or doors and the wall. I am a big fan of using higher skirtings to add a classic touch!
Supplier:
Design Pine sourced through Big River Group
InTrim have a great range
Specification:
DAR simply means a piece of pine that is dressed all round.
Responsibility for selection:
Owner, Designer or Builder.
Skirting
Definition:
A wooden board running along the base of an interior wall.
Simone’s words:
The board that covers the gaps between the windows or doors and the wall. I am a big fan of using higher skirtings to add a classic touch!
Supplier:
Design Pine sourced through Big River Group
InTrim have a great range
Specification:
DAR simply means a piece of pine that is dressed all round.
Responsibility for selection:
Owner, Designer or Builder.
Architraves
Definition:
The moulding around a window or doorway.
Simone’s words:
The board that covers the gaps between the windows or doors and the wall. Just like skirting, I like an architrave that you can notice by going that little bit wider - so if in doubt, go bigger!
Supplier:
Design Pine sourced through Big River Group
InTrim have a great range
Specification:
Responsibility for selection:
Owner, Designer or Builder.
Architraves
Definition:
The moulding around a window or doorway.
Simone’s words:
The board that covers the gaps between the windows or doors and the wall. Just like skirting, I like an architrave that you can notice by going that little bit wider - so if in doubt, go bigger!
Supplier:
Design Pine sourced through Big River Group
InTrim have a great range
Specification:
Responsibility for selection:
Owner, Designer or Builder.
Cornice
Definition:
Ornamental moulding round the wall of a room just below the ceiling.
Simone’s words:
The trim around a room's ceiling connects to both the wall and ceiling. You may not use a cornice if you are looking for a more simplistic finish by choosing to square-set your ceilings.
Supplier:
Specification:
Responsibility for selection:
Owner or Designer.
Window
Definition:
A space in the wall of a building, which has glass in it so that light can come in.
Simone’s words:
Exactly as above. Windows truly impact both how you live (think energy efficiency) and how you want your home to look. My advice is to take the time to understand what you want!
Supplier:
Specification:
Various Used Throughout the Home - my fave is a louvre, closely followed by a casement.
Click to View Types of Windows
Responsibility for selection:
Architect and owner (with input from your builder)
Door
Definition:
A hinged, sliding or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room or in the framework of a cupboard.
Simone’s words:
I'm pretty sure we all understand what a door is: a structure that people use to open and close. You can keep your doors pretty simple or really make a statement with them.
Supplier:
Various
Click to View Types of Doors
Responsibility for selection:
Architect, builder and owner
Door Hardware
Definition:
Includes handles, locks, and hinges, providing function, security, and a finishing touch to doors.
Simone’s words:
Door hardware is very much about practicality, but it is also very much about the 'pretty' aspect.
Supplier:
Specification:
Brunswick Range - Signature Brass
Responsibility for selection:
Owner or Designer (don't leave it up to your builder to select the look/style)
Window Treatments
Definition:
Coverings for windows that provide privacy, light control, and style.
Simone’s words:
Think curtains, blinds, shutters, awnings. Yes you need them for practicality but they truly do add that final layer to a space, especially curtains in a bedroom!
Supplier:
Specification:
Duette Shades for blinds.
S-Fold for curtains.
Responsibility for selection:
Owner or Designer
Window Treatments
Definition:
Coverings for windows that provide privacy, light control, and style.
Simone’s words:
Think curtains, blinds, shutters, awnings. Yes you need them for practicality but they truly do add that final layer to a space, especially curtains in a bedroom!
Supplier:
Specification:
Duette Shades for blinds.
S-Fold for curtains.
Responsibility for selection:
Owner or Designer