I started a bookcase for the wife about 2 yrs. ago and finally getting
around to finishing it. It is 80" tall X 41" wide and I'm wondering what a
proportional width of trim around the bottom and top would be. I'm thinking
maybe 4". Whatcha all think? Thanks for you expertise here.
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"Paul O." wrote in message
> > Thanks for your advice. I guess it's just me, but I thought trim on the
TV
> > cab looked pretty good.
I sorta thought so too when I first did it, but after seeing well designed
stuff with a much more critical eye, I realized just how gaudy/gingerbread
looking it is in actual use.
One thing I've noticed about "trim" elements is that they changes so much
with both perspective and finish that it takes an innate, artistic ability
in the design stage to get it right.
To my eye, the darker furniture is, the more you can get away with large
trim, but the lighter finishes seem to benefit more from smaller trim.
Of course this is all subjective ... but I prefer "elegant", although I
rarely achieve it.
A well done cove molding, of the right size for the piece, can be one of the
most delightful design elements in a piece of furniture.
The fact that you're even asking means you've probably got what it takes to
make a good decision in the regard ... some of us only learn by living with
a piece for a while and then wishing we could do it over again.
Good luck ... the advice to try some different sizes and styles using cheap
wood is sound and will save some angst down the road.
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KarlC@ (the obvious)
"Paul O." wrote in message
> I started a bookcase for the wife about 2 yrs. ago and finally getting
> around to finishing it. It is 80" tall X 41" wide and I'm wondering what a
> proportional width of trim around the bottom and top would be. I'm
thinking
> maybe 4". Whatcha all think? Thanks for you expertise here.
What NOT to do:
http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/TVCabinet2.jpg
That's roughly the same size as your bookshelf, and the trim is fugly at 4"!
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KarlC@ (the obvious)
"Paul O." <[email protected]> wrote in
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> I started a bookcase for the wife about 2 yrs. ago and finally getting
> around to finishing it. It is 80" tall X 41" wide and I'm wondering
> what a proportional width of trim around the bottom and top would be.
> I'm thinking maybe 4". Whatcha all think? Thanks for you expertise
> here.
>
Got some scraps? Trim them to various sizes, and hold them up in the room
where this will be. Ask the opinion of the people who will live there.
Me, I use 2". YMMV.
Patriarch
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Paul O." wrote in message
>> I started a bookcase for the wife about 2 yrs. ago and finally getting
>> around to finishing it. It is 80" tall X 41" wide and I'm wondering what
>> a
>> proportional width of trim around the bottom and top would be. I'm
> thinking
>> maybe 4". Whatcha all think? Thanks for you expertise here.
>
> What NOT to do:
>
> http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/TVCabinet2.jpg
>
> That's roughly the same size as your bookshelf, and the trim is fugly at
> 4"!
> --
> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 6/1/07
> KarlC@ (the obvious)
>
> Thanks for your advice. I guess it's just me, but I thought trim on the TV
> cab looked pretty good.
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Paul O.
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>
"Patriarch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Paul O." <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>> I started a bookcase for the wife about 2 yrs. ago and finally getting
>> around to finishing it. It is 80" tall X 41" wide and I'm wondering
>> what a proportional width of trim around the bottom and top would be.
>> I'm thinking maybe 4". Whatcha all think? Thanks for you expertise
>> here.
>>
>
> Got some scraps? Trim them to various sizes, and hold them up in the room
> where this will be. Ask the opinion of the people who will live there.
>
> Me, I use 2". YMMV.
>
> Patriarch
Thanks, sounds like a good idea.
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Paul O.
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