Finishing strips are an inconspicuous but important element of the interior. They have important practical and aesthetic functions to fulfill. Here we remind you of the most popular rules that guide us when choosing them.
Skirting board matching the color of the floor
Choosing a skirting board exactly in the color of the floor is a common solution with many advantages, incl. the interior is optically enlarged. At the same time, the higher this profile is, the greater it seems to be. It should be remembered, however, that the higher the skirting board is, the more it visually lowers the height of the interior. In addition, it is good to pay attention to the regularity associated with high skirtings for dark floors - such a combination may slightly disturb the proportions of the room - so it is safer to choose really high profiles for light floors.
The strip is color-matched to the woodwork
A very safe and architecturally justified solution is also to match the finishing profiles to the window joinery. By matching is meant the use of the same color as the joinery for the skirting boards, as well as the use of a contrasting color for them. Repeating the same color in the case of strips as in the case of window and door openings makes the whole interior look more aesthetically pleasing and harmonious. If we choose the color of the profiles for the woodwork, the task is easier, especially when it comes to the basic colors of wood and white. It is worth remembering that white can have many different shades.
A strip contrasting with other elements
In recent years, another trend has emerged in the interior when it comes to the selection of profiles. It consists in the assembly of strips that are in no way color-matched to the elements already present in a given interior. This quite bold move pays off in the form of a very interesting end result. The profile, which does not match the other elements, most often takes on a decorative character - it clearly adorns the interior. Contrasting strips include aluminum and steel strips - they work well in modern or minimalist interiors. Another - also contrasting, but also interesting solution is the installation of white strips in a room where this color is present, for example, only on the ceiling. White - similar to aluminum and steel - thanks to its neutral nature, works well in practically all interiors. This is a popular solution, especially when there is a problem with choosing the right colors. The installation of profiles with intense colors will be a much less common, but interesting idea. In such a situation, one should be careful not to achieve an ordinary effect. Both the texture and color of all other interior elements should be carefully selected. The placement of decorations or small appliances, perfectly color-matched to the strips, will help to achieve the desired effect. In such a situation, tips from an experienced interior designer who will help you choose and harmonize individual elements may prove invaluable.
Recently, a fashionable color when choosing finishing skirting boards is black, which looks good in neutral colors, i.e. gray, beige, cream, broken grays, dove gray, but also light blues and browns or faded greens. The black color is perfect for glass, silver, chrome or natural shades of wood. Black finishing strips are often used in industrial and loft-style rooms.