Molding for Interior Doors

The styles available for interior wood trim are many, and molding for interior doors is no exception. Since door trim is at eye level, and hence most visible, it really sets the stage for the mood of your decor. The following are some common moldings for interior doors:

Fluted Casings and Plinth Blocks

Fluted Casings are usually grooved vertical pieces of door trim that meet a non-fluted piece of trim called a plinth block. The plinth is usually a thicker piece which creates both a visual anchor and a transition point for door casing and baseboard, and finishes the casework down to the floor.

Decorative Head Casings, Pediments and Capitals

Decorative Head Casings, Pediments and Capitals Consider add a dintinct air of class. They are common in buildings from the victorian period. Built-up moldings above your door can be the most dramatic molding in your home.

Rosettes

Rosettes are decorative corner blocks that are usually used in top coreners of your door trim. The main function they serve is a transition. Rosettes allows for butt joints instead of mitered joints.

Don't Over-Do Your Interior Door Molding

Something to consider when trimming out your interior doors is this: Wide molding can make a small door look larger. Also, door trim should be consistent with the door itself. In other words, a doors casing should not overshadow a door's beauty. With entry doors especially, the casing should not outshine the front door. Choosing the trim for your doors can be overwhelming. I hope this has helped!