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It’s the beginning of a new year and as there was such interest from our readers in timber mouldings trends and styles last year, we’re sharing the top 10 skirting board profiles for 2022 from our friends at Intrim Mouldings.
Yes, it’s become a bit of a cliche, but you probably can’t deny that all the extra time spent at home has made you notice the little things you’d like to improve about your home along with giving you a renewed enthusiasm for having a nice space. I always say a great interior is the sum of all the finer details, so skirting boards and architraves (door and window frames) are a great place to start. And then you might consider adding other decorative inlay mould, wainscoting or VJ panelling, which have all seen a surge in popularity.
Getting these details right makes a huge impact on a room, turning a house into a home and a bland commercial space (if we ever get back to the office) into a desirable place to work.
In terms of style, it comes as no surprise that we see a continuation of the beloved Hamptons and modern contemporary styling. There has also been a resurgence of French Provincial styling as decorative mouldings with bold curves and fine detailed finishes grow in popularity. So, let’s take a look at the top 10 profiles that are red hot at the moment and how they can be incorporated into different styles.
1: SK58
SK58 is a consistent best-seller for its all-round Hamptons styling, beautiful curves, and ability to blend into a more modern style. The most popular combination is a 185mm skirting board with a 90mm matching architrave. However you can go bigger to suit your rooms. A general rule of thumb is tall ceilings can look better with taller skirting and larger architraves as they give scale to the room.
Available in 90mm, 115mm, 135mm wide, 185mm, 230mm and 285mm wide x 18mm thick
2: SK800 Shadowline
The SK800 Shadowline System is the perfect profile for a modern contemporary styled home. Its minimalist sleek look provides a neat finish to the base of plasterboard walls. The great thing about the Shadowline System is that it allows you to create gorgeous, modern interiors with slim, seamless finishes around walls and doors.
The Intrim Shadowline System door jambs are available to suit 70mm and 90mm stud widths and available in 30mm and 40mm thicknesses. Shadowline Skirting Board is available to suit 10mm and 13mm plasterboard thickness. Check out the different options here.
3. SK498
The SK498 skirting profile has just the right amount of curves and details, making it one of our must-have Hamptons profiles. After all, the devil is in the detail.
Available in 66mm, 90mm, 115mm, 135mm, 185mm, 230mm, 285mm high and 18mm thick.
4. SK497
SK497 is the kind of profile that makes a statement in a room. With its dramatic dips and curves, this profile can suit many different styles from Hamptons to French Provincial or even modern contemporary/Art Deco.
Available in 115mm, 135mm, 185mm, 230mm, 285mm high and 25mm thick.
5. SK399
SK399 is the perfect profile to use in a modern contemporary or Art Deco styled home, its shadowline look making it modern, clean and classic.
Available in 115mm, 135mm, 185mm, 230mm, 285mm, 66mm, 90mm high and 18mm thick.
6. SK23
SK23 is a versatile profile with a simple big, round curved feature which is perfect for a relaxed coastal, beachy style or a more elegant and sophisticated Edwardian/Georgian styled home.
Available in 42mm, 66mm, 90mm, 115mm, 135mm, 185mm, 230mm, 285mm high and 18mm thick.
7. SK60
SK60 may be the perfect profile for a country or Hamptons styled home but with its beautiful detailing and elegant, balanced curves it’s the kind of profile which can work well with just about any style, including Colonial or Victorian.
Available in 90mm, 115mm, 135mm, 185mm, 230mm, 285mm high and 18mm thick.
8. SK945B
Another popular Hamptons profile is the SK945B profile. With its smooth and classic shape, it’s an all-round favourite.
Available in 90mm, 115mm, 135mm, 185mm, 230mm, 285mm high and 18mm thick.
9. SK54
SK54 is a Hamptons profile for a reason, with its chunky, thick curves which are an instant statement.
Available in 66mm, 90mm, 115mm, 135mm wide, 185mm, 230mm and 285mm wide x 18mm thick.
10. SK460
SK460 is a Hamptons profile that continues to be very popular with home builders looking for eye-catching curves which stand out. Available in 90mm, 115mm, 135mm wide, 185mm, 230mm and 285mm wide x 18mm thick.
If you’re not sure if the 2022 top 10 are right for you it’s simple to browse more than 1,000 options on the Intrim website and look through the Gallery for more inspiration.
And it just got REALLY easy!
One of the exciting new additions to the skirting boards offering is Fast Trim. This is a pre-scribed skirting board, and it means that the humble renovator or handy DIYer can order the skirting, ready to go. The scribe is the cutting process for an internal corner and for most designs it takes a specialist to do it well. Fast Trim pre-scribed skirting saves an experienced fit out carpenter up to 45% of their installation time. Imagine what it can save you if you are DIY’ing your renovation!
To help you make your final selection, order free samples online from Intrim Mouldings’ website. They love making spectacular interiors, so will be sure to have a solution that will create the wow factor for your project.
