The most polished decor comes down to the small details throughout your home. One of these is the beautiful trim moulding that you can add to your windows. This beautiful feature can elevate the overall impact of your home's interior design. It's a great way to add architectural interest to your windows and make them stand out from the rest.

Even if you're not a home renovation expert, you can easily make a simple and effective window trim moulding project. It can help boost the energy efficiency of your windows and make them look more attractive. Before you start, let's take a look at the basic steps of window trim moulding.

In addition to being used on the windows, window trim moulding can also be used in different locations throughout the home. For instance, decorative crown moulding can add an elegant touch to the base of a ceiling, while base mouldings are used between the wall and the floor.

The most common type of window trim is called window casing, and it can range in size from two to three inches and even larger in some situations. Most homeowners buy it pre-cut, though if you're planning on creating something unique, you can also hire a millwork shop to create it.

While there are many different types of window trim available, you don't have to add every component to your windows to achieve the perfect look. Each of these can perform different functions and must be joined to the other trim pieces.

• Crown Moulding is one of the most common types of window trim that's commonly used in Federal, Greek Revival, and Georgian homes. This type of trim can add an elegant touch to the top of the windows.
• Backband Moulding adds width, depth, and ornamentation to door and window casings.
• Casing Trim is designed to go around doors and windows to add an elegant touch.
• Bullseye Rosettes can be used to decorate windows and doors' casings. Rosettes were once a common way to dress up these materials.
• Frieze Mouldings separates the crown moulding from the casing horizontally.
• Base Cap Moulding is a type of window trim that's commonly used to decorate the interior base boards. It can be applied along the upper edge of the board and flush against the wall.

Following your familiarization with window moulding parts, read on to determine how you want to incorporate them into your home's aesthetic.

The type of trim moulding that you choose should depend on the style of your home and its architectural design. For instance, if you're a classical home owner, you might want to use an entablature, which is a type of carved and molded piece of wood that's made from crown and frieze mouldings. If you're a Victorian style owner, you might want to use a high-profile casing. This type of casing can capture the elegant style of the time period.

A simple yet elegant casing with clean lines is a better choice if your style is more modernist. Usually these casings will complement the existing window frame and provide a more subtle effect. Large side casings, however, are a more eye-catching choice. They can measure up to four inches wider than standard three to four inches.

A low-profile casing is a good choice if you’re looking for something simple and minimal. These can be used for almost any type of home decor. Besides being practical, these casings can also help block wind from entering your house.

Before you choose a casing, it’s important that you consider the various details of the room, such as the shape of the existing crown moulding and the trim around the window. Having the windows in a consistent style will help maintain the feel of the rest of the house.

Aside from being fashionable, window trim also helps decrease drafts and improve the efficiency of your home's frames. To keep them looking their best, make sure that you have the proper window trim installed. This can be done by covering gaps between the wall and the window frame, as well as around all of the joints.

Moulding trim can personalize your windows and add an extra touch of elegance. There are many different styles and types of window trim available, so it’s important to consider what will look best in your home. Additionally, window trim can provide energy efficiency benefits by sealing off the space between the window and the frame. If you’re looking for a way to improve your home’s appearance and save on energy costs, consider installing molding trim around your windows. For inspiration, visit our Design Services Project Gallery to view window trim projects.