New trim, fitted to the room that is already there.
Floor molding, door casing, and crown were planned as one finish-carpentry package so the profiles, reveals, and transitions read consistently across the room.
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An awkward projection became part of the room.
An off-center fireplace projected from an otherwise flat wall. A shallow framed treatment preserved floor space, added architectural depth, and carried a small picture rail across the room.
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The choices behind the work.
- Low-profile framed construction
- Paneled rhythm fitted to the existing wall
- Picture rail integrated into the cap
Handyman Harman: Planned and built the shallow framed treatment, paneled rhythm, and integrated picture rail shown here.
Existing surfaces are rarely perfectly square. The approach accounts for the actual room, adjoining materials and the finish you want, before the first cut.
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A reading nook made for morning light.
Chunky pine and traditional joinery created a sturdy, maintainable bookshelf while preserving the knots, irregularities, and farmhouse character the homeowner wanted to keep.
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