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modern interior doorless openings..casing/trim vs seamless drywall (WAS: ROUNDED CORNERS)
Posted on 4/18/24 at 9:49 am
Posted on 4/18/24 at 9:49 am
I think i was asking the wrong question..the rounded corners aren't really what I'm looking for here..what i want is a clean look for the 2 doorless interior openings to my kitchen.
it hasn't been done yet so i want something that looks good and not dated. the large entry is the first thing people will see when they walk in so i want it to look good.
Non casing/trim:
vs obnoxious over-the-top molding
*****
we have 2 openings from our kitchen:
(1) 28" (used to be a pocket door) but we had to shrink the opening slightly and remove the door in order to fit a regular sized cabinet on the other side. this opens into a large den. i thought the bullnose would make the opening less harsh walking through without the sharp edges. also there is a bar directly on the other side of the wall where the hood is crowding that area.
(2) we opened the wall between the old dining room and kitchen (see the plumbing on the back wall that we moved over) and knocked the wall down between what used to be 2 doorways and ended up with an oversized opening. i think the casing is a bit much there since this is no longer a doorway and thought the rounded edges might soften the entrance
we still have some time to sort this out..i know i'm overthinking every detail
but its what i do
it hasn't been done yet so i want something that looks good and not dated. the large entry is the first thing people will see when they walk in so i want it to look good.
Non casing/trim:
vs obnoxious over-the-top molding
*****
we have 2 openings from our kitchen:
(1) 28" (used to be a pocket door) but we had to shrink the opening slightly and remove the door in order to fit a regular sized cabinet on the other side. this opens into a large den. i thought the bullnose would make the opening less harsh walking through without the sharp edges. also there is a bar directly on the other side of the wall where the hood is crowding that area.
(2) we opened the wall between the old dining room and kitchen (see the plumbing on the back wall that we moved over) and knocked the wall down between what used to be 2 doorways and ended up with an oversized opening. i think the casing is a bit much there since this is no longer a doorway and thought the rounded edges might soften the entrance
we still have some time to sort this out..i know i'm overthinking every detail
but its what i do This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 1:11 pm
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:02 am to CAD703X
That base doesn’t look “polished”. I assume the crown won’t either.
Why not just case it?
Why not just case it?
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:09 am to CAD703X
those rounded corners look gross. I like the chamfer molding but the rounded corners just is off putting to me... gives off a 50s vide.
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 10:10 am
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:10 am to CAD703X
We have bullnose throughout the entire house. It's very nice when it comes to not effing up your corners between moving things and the kids, however it makes it impossible to have a clean color change between different walls. I also find 90's look a little cleaner and fancier for certain passage ways. Then again, those could always be framed up to elevate the look as well.
ETA: A friend of ours has a combination of both. Bullnose in high traffic areas like the living room and kitchen, and 90's throughout the bedrooms / quarters areas, and it looks great.
ETA: A friend of ours has a combination of both. Bullnose in high traffic areas like the living room and kitchen, and 90's throughout the bedrooms / quarters areas, and it looks great.
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 10:13 am
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:26 am to poochie
(consolidated into first post)
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:45 am to CAD703X
I find it funny how regional drywall seems. In Louisiana my experience has always been very low texture, 90 degree corners.
I've rented my share of Airbnb's around the country (mostly western states) and they almost always seem to have rounded corners and more wall texture. Those were all newer homes (5 years old max)
I've rented my share of Airbnb's around the country (mostly western states) and they almost always seem to have rounded corners and more wall texture. Those were all newer homes (5 years old max)
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:49 am to CAD703X
You can buy it at Lowe's/HD.
Called rounded corner bead.
Called rounded corner bead.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 11:03 am to CAD703X
Hate it. Hate the look. I’ve always recommended against it to clients.
But that’s just me.
But that’s just me.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 11:50 am to CAD703X
quote:
how difficult is this to do? should our drywall guy know how to do it?
Hell yes your drywall guy should be able to do it
Posted on 4/18/24 at 12:15 pm to poochie
quote:
That base doesn’t look “polished”. I assume the crown won’t either.
The only way it could possibly look better is to paint the baseboard and crown. That way it could be caulked to the wall to eliminate those small gaps and make for a cleaner look.
I'm not a fan of the rounded corners, and like someone already mentioned, color changes at that point would never look clean.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 12:32 pm to gumbo2176
I'm up for any ideas. You think I should just put casing around that large opening? ..or maybe generic square corners and no trim?
I don't want it to look dated
eta this thread is evolving..maybe i should change the thread title.
I don't want it to look dated
eta this thread is evolving..maybe i should change the thread title.
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:15 pm to CAD703X
quote:
obnoxious over-the-top molding
You're letting your opinion show here. molding is molding. you don't have to like one style or the other. they can be intricate or plain craftsman style with 1x's.
Casing with molding is definitely going to protect your corners. Especially corners in openings like you have that are going to get bumped into a ton. Bud i you like it, go with it.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:17 pm to gumbo2176
quote:
The only way it could possibly look better is to paint the baseboard and crown. That way it could be caulked to the wall to eliminate those small gaps and make for a cleaner look.
FIFY:
The only way it could possibly look better is to have square corner bead.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:00 pm to poochie
quote:
You're letting your opinion show here. molding is molding. you don't have to like one style or the other. they can be intricate or plain craftsman style with 1x's.
Ok I get that. Makes sense. I was trying to be edgy (see what I did there?) but maybe I should just go with a nice simple casing and call it a day.
I told y'all I was probably overthinking it
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:30 pm to CAD703X
quote:
I was trying to be edgy (see what I did there?)
i see it and i like it!
maybe i'm jaded with all theses children i've made running around my house destroying everything but man, i would always opt for extra protection (wait, is that how i ended up in this situation?!)...
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:35 pm to CAD703X
I like a simple rounded corner
Posted on 4/18/24 at 4:35 pm to CAD703X
I love the over the top obnoxious molding and hate the first pic. But it depends on whether it’s a formal look you’re striving for, or something less.
But again, that’s just me.
But again, that’s just me.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 6:12 pm to CAD703X
quote:
CAD703X
I bet the contractor is ready to be done with your arse
Posted on 4/18/24 at 6:43 pm to Turnblad85
quote:
I bet the contractor is ready to be done with your arse
you have no idea how accurate that statement is
Posted on 4/19/24 at 7:55 am to CAD703X
One thing I would not do is just wrap those openings with drywall, cornerbead and then float and paint them.
They will be dinged up in quick time, especially if kids are around.
Personally, I like a nice wood trim and one with some style and detail, much like your "over the top" pic. To me, going with just plain openings like you have gives off the vibe of being cheaply done--------and it truly is since it's way less work.
They will be dinged up in quick time, especially if kids are around.
Personally, I like a nice wood trim and one with some style and detail, much like your "over the top" pic. To me, going with just plain openings like you have gives off the vibe of being cheaply done--------and it truly is since it's way less work.
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