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Mouldings: essential design element for layering modern homes

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When we think of wainscoting and decorative mouldings it’s often in the context of a traditional or Hamptons style home, but these days the options for contemporary homes are seriously game changing too!

Intrim’s Cavetto Wall used in this GJ Gardner display home bedroom

A modern home doesn’t have to be bland and lacking in details; in fact, it can be quite the opposite, and these examples prove just that! In our opinion, layering in interiors is important for every style of home.

Veronica King of NSW builder King Homes (also known as @builderswife on her popular Instagram), says: “Mouldings can turn a boring white room into a contemporary room with texture. In our recent project, we opted for a light and airy media room by keep a white and grey colour palette.

Intrim’s WB01 wall batten transforms this King Homes media room

“Adding Intrim mouldings to the white walls added texture and interest, creating a really inviting space. It’s an easy way to transform a living area or even a bedroom.”

Veronica loves the many options Intrim offer for King Homes’ builds. “I really love the look of using wall battens spaced about 30cm apart to create a really modern look. I also love the concave mouldings which add great interest to a modern room.”

Veronica likes spacing wall battens 30cm apart in contemporary homes

She adds: “Although colour palette might be different in a modern home, it’s still important to introduce layers of texture with floor coverings, wall mouldings and furnishings to create beautiful interior spaces.”

Intrim’s CC50 concave wall paneling in this King Homes bedroom

Intrim products provide that something special for builders’ clients looking for a contemporary home. Their exclusive shadowline skirting and a range of wall panelling styles like Cavetto Wall and concave mouldings are popular choices.

The curved concave wall in this Modco Developments display suite makes a real statement.

This curved wall was created with Intrim’s CC60 panelling

Intrim’s Cavetto wall is an increasingly popular choice for bedroom feature walls, in many cases removing the need for a bedhead!

In this Liverpool display home by GJ Gardner, it’s also been used in the home office to great effect in a contrasting dark colour.

Whether it’s full-wall panelling or the more subtle, but altogether effective shadowline-like skirting used in the below bedroom for Binet Homes, it’s the sum of all the little design details that add up to a cohesive, impressive and layered interior.

Intrim’s SK399 skirting board and architrave make this bedroom, and the open plan area below, sing

Key profiles

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Cavetto Wall
Concave CC50
WB01 wall batten
SK399 shadowline skirting
Concave CC60
Veronica King from King Homes takes you on a tour of this contemporary style home


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Art Deco mouldings: why they’re great in modern homes

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The understated glamour of the Art Deco period has never been more popular in interiors and, perhaps because the look was so ahead of its time when it began, it just hasn’t dated. Increasingly, people are adding Art Deco touches to their modern, as well as period homes, and let us tell you, it looks good! Really good!

Noticing this trend, Intrim have been smart enough to start 2020 by adding new Modern Art Deco profiles to their timber mouldings range, with the power to transform even the most blank of canvases. Recently, celebrity PR agent Roxy Jacenko chose to use this profile in her renovations, to great effect.

Roxy Jacenko’s recent kitchen reno using Intrim mouldings. Pic: Inhaus Media

Intrim’s Candace Brigden says Art Deco has enduring appeal because it exudes glamour and class without being over the top. “Its traditional use of rich colours, daring geometric patterns and features, as well as intricate details and finesse, mean it can work with many personal tastes and blend well with other styles. It’s both elegant and bold, intricate and striking and always an impressive display of artistry and design.”

Many homes can use elements of Art Deco, according to Candace. “If your home is modern, you can draw from the clean lines and large spaces on skirting for a modern, edgy appeal. Edwardian homes suit the period particularly well, and we are even seeing Art Deco inspired skirting appear in more relaxed, coastal Hamptons homes.”

We are big believers that architectural mouldings can make a huge difference to your home. The devil’s in the detail, as they say! There’s a plain blank canvas and then there’s a beautifully finished, consistently detailed blank canvas. We know which we prefer!

So, how can you incorporate them in your home? It could be as simple as just replacing your skirting and architraves or you might want to go the whole hog and install wall panelling, as shown above.

We love this Art Deco mouldings look when a skirting block is used where the architrave and skirting meet.

“Timber mouldings add a depth of character to an interior you cannot replicate in any other way,” Candace adds. “They create a personality for the home and add a level of luxury. Wall panelling, for instance, can be applied differently according to the style looking to be achieved without taking up valuable floor space (which is particularly important in smaller homes).”

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Timber mouldings totally transform small seventies apartment

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Timber mouldings totally transform small 70s apartment

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Located inside a 1970’s apartment building in Sydney’s inner-west, this petite abode underwent an incredible makeover recently and its success can be largely attributed to the very clever use of Intrim mouldings. “I was going for a feminine Hamptons-style luxe vibe. The key elements were wainscotting and lots of white, so those two things were high on my list,” says Sam McDonald of The Curated Life who designed the renovation herself drawing on Pinterest and Three Birds Renovations for inspiration.

BEFORE front door
BEFORE front door

AFTER front door
AFTER front door

“I had been a follower of the Three Birds Renovations YouTube show for a long time before we purchased our apartment and it was actually on their show that I first heard of Intrim. Bonnie was talking about how selecting the right skirting boards can transform your room and that you don’t need to settle for the run-of-the-mill, boring skirtings,” says Sam who clearly followed Bonnie’s advice.

But before the mouldings could be installed, Sam made a couple of significant changes; namely the installation of a false ceiling and down lights together with new flooring throughout. “When we purchased the apartment, there were only three really dull, old ceiling light fans that threw next to no light. This combined with dark grey and navy carpet and grey walls made the space really dark and feel quite small. So the ceiling, new electrical and flooring were the first things we did,” says Sam.

BEFORE dining room
BEFORE dining room

AFTER dining room
AFTER dining room

As for the new mouldings, 185mm skirting boards were installed throughout the whole apartment, a chair rail was installed in the living and dining spaces and a combination of half and full wainscoting rounded out the mix. New cornices and architraves were installed throughout the whole apartment too with Jason at Living Walls Joinery working on the job.

The renovation also included a floor to ceiling custom bookshelf with cupboards at the bottom that was built by Jason early on in the project and rather paradoxically, the lowered ceiling and extra cabinetry haven’t made the space feel smaller. “Despite the statement bookcase and mantle taking floor space and the false ceiling reducing head height, it’s actually made the space feel much bigger and brighter. It’s a complete optical illusion but it’s exactly what I was hoping for!” says Sam.

BEFORE Hallway and balcony
BEFORE Hallway and balcony

AFTER Hallway and balcony

The lounge room is also sporting a new custom-made fireplace. “I was browsing home decor stores and spotted an electric fireplace mantle and almost fell over a lounge in front of me trying to get over to it for a better look! I knew instantly that I wanted one and asked Jason to make it,” says Sam.

AFTER New custom cabinetry
AFTER New custom cabinetry

As for the dining area, it was a formerly unused square nook at the end of the living area but Sam had better plans for it. “I knew it would fit our round dining table perfectly. It was also quite a dark space so I knew I wanted to brighten it up and make it a space that had the wow-factor,” says Sam of the room the that now features floor to ceiling wainscoting and a pendant light.

AFTER Cabinetry detail
AFTER Cabinetry detail

And while Sam is very much enjoying her new home she believes the renovation was a sound financial decision too. “These changes have significantly increased the value of our property, well beyond the cost of materials and installation. It’s given the space new life and transformed it into something warm, inviting, charming and exciting. The reaction when people walk in is ‘WOW’ and when a space has that kind of impact on people, it’s definitely worth the cost. I’m still wowed every time I come home!”

Well done Sam on this amazing makeover!

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Six must-have features for a Hamptons style home

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There’s no denying the enduring appeal of the Hamptons aesthetic. And with more and more people falling under its fresh white spell, we caught up with Hamptons expert and interior designer Natalee Bowen of Indah Island, to talk us through how to get the look.

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Mouldings
“Skirting boards, mouldings and architraves around your doors and windows are key to the Hamptons look. Panelled detail such as wainscoting and shiplap are great feature mouldings too,” says Natalee who doesn’t believe these features can be overused. “I find that people will do their whole home if their budget allows but if not they’ll just insert interior mouldings in specific areas such as the entrance or main living areas.”

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All mouldings are from Intrim

“We’ve just got back from revealing Deborah Hutton’s newly renovated home for Open Homes Australia. The mouldings and architraves are all from Intrim and they look amazing,” says Natalee.

Cabinetry
From the kitchen to the bathroom, laundry, fireplace and built-in bookshelves, Hamptons style cabinetry is key to the look. “Think Shaker-style front door details with corresponding handles. Drawer pulls should be half-moon shaped and door hardware is usually a simple knob,” says Natalee. As for finishes, it’s generally chrome or black but we’re seeing a bit more brass and polished nickel lately for that more modern take.”

Half-moon drawer pulls are hallmarks of the Hamptons aesthetic
Half-moon drawer pulls are hallmarks of the Hamptons aesthetic

Colours
“When it comes to colourways, we’re looking for very light, bright and neutral tones that allow the moulding to shine. All the moulding details (architraves, skirtings, ceiling, window trim) should be white to make them pop and bring out detail,” says Natalee who recommends pairing the bright white with very subtle neutral colours. “The complementary paint colours shouldn’t be too dark but should just feature a tint of grey or a tint of taupe. I’m a fan of Dulux Beige Royal, Hogs Bristle and Grand Piano but all in quarter strength.”

Styling
From natural linens to jute rugs and plenty of American Oak timber, Natalee says that layering is vital to the aesthetic. “Think layer upon layer upon layer like a Sara-Lee cake. Blue and white cushions, pops of black and white, floorboards are always American Oak or stained chocolate. Then finish the look with greenery including orchids and palms,” says Natalee who favours the styled vignette too. “Create little vignettes throughout the home – style with items you love and things you have collected on your travels.”

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Hamptons styling usually features lots of linen, American Oak and often an accent colour of blue

Lighting
Whether hung over the kitchen island bench, dining table or even used in a formal lounge, staircase, bedroom or bathroom, pendant lights are important for in achieving the Hamptons aesthetic. “I love a chandelier in a bathrooms and wall sconces in entrances and bathrooms are a great look too,” says Natalee who says the finish should complement the rest of the home. “Whether you choose chrome, black or brass depends on the other colourways throughout the house. For example, if you’ve got brass taps and handles in the kitchen then you’d go gold over your kitchen island.”

Pendant lights
These pendant lights finish the space

Exterior trims
“Obviously exterior trims are important too. From weatherboard to cladding, mouldings and architraves you should make sure that all external trims are neutral in colour with white the best choice,” says Natalee who has noticed a navy trend popping up of late also. “We’re just completing a home with navy as the main external colour and the trims are all painted white. It’s perfect for those heavily coastal themed homes.”

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Transform your home with architectural mouldings

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When it comes to redecorating your home, skirting boards, architraves, handrails and the likes don’t get much attention. Let’s be honest, choosing soft furnishings seems a lot more exciting. But the right architectural mouldings can, for a relatively low price, transform your home.

Intrim Mouldings is a leading manufacturer in finely crafted, quality timber mouldings. With options to suit any style or design, you can get trimwork that is quintessential Hamptons to Victorian heritage and everything in-between. They’re particularly ideal if you want to refresh an old home or add some character and period details to a new build.

It truly is bang for your buck. One Intrim customer recently bought a home for $930,000 and spent $4,367 on bespoke timber mouldings (they also repainted the walls and put in a new carpet). Refresh done, and the home was valued at $1.275 million! You can’t argue with that return on investment.

Let’s take a closer look at the design options:

The Hamptons style is defined by casual, relaxed beachside living but done in a classic and very sophisticated way. The look is bright and breezy, featuring high skirting boards with big rounded profile features and beautiful wall wainscoting.

The French Provincial style combines fanciful furnishings with fine linens and gentle tones. Very ornate and decoratively detailed mouldings are showcased around fireplaces, on walls and as beautiful cornice and skirting boards.

The Edwardian/Georgian look is all about coordination! These styles rely on straight lines, symmetry and finesse to achieve a clean look. Skirting boards, chair rails and picture rails are typical of this style with textiles and tapestries hung as features. Timber mouldings are stained or painted in similar tones, and furnishings blend perfectly with the walls.

“More of everything” is the trademark of the Colonial/Victorian era, with homes incorporating various styles ranging from classic facades to extremely ornate and decorative embellishments. Highly detailed dado rails, wall panelling and skirting boards are synonymous with the look.

Interior mouldings in Modern homes often use a minimal shadowline skirting or a smaller profile with sharp, hard lines. Timber trimwork is painted to cover the natural grain or is used as a contrast to more artificial shapes and materials such as concrete.

Once you have picked the look you like, the Intrim Room Styler is your next port of call. Super easy to use, it helps you visualise your chosen mouldings in your home. Simply choose one of the room scenes based on your preferred interior style and quickly find the perfect trimwork to create the exact design you want. You can then request a sample and once you are sure on your decision, the final mouldings will be dispatched within five days from order.

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