Millwork
Applied Moulding Doors
Raised-Trim Panel Faces
What are Applied Moulding doors? +
Decorative trim "applied" to a flat panel to mimic the look of a traditional raised panel without the structural movement.
Permalink →Apron Moulding
Under-Counter Decorative Trim
What is an Apron Moulding? +
Decorative trim used to frame the underside of a farmhouse sink, concealing structural supports and adding a finished edge.
Permalink →Architectural Frieze
Decorative Horizontal Spans
What is a Frieze Board in cabinetry? +
The flat, center section of a multi-part crown assembly, often used as a canvas for carvings or embossed details.
Permalink →Beaded Face Frame
Traditional Inset Cabinetry
What is a Beaded Face Frame? +
A precision-machined 1/4" rounded bead on the inner edge of a cabinet frame that adds depth to inset door designs.
Permalink →Bolection Moulding
Projecting Panel Transitions
What is Bolection Moulding? +
A profile that projects beyond the face of the stiles and rails, traditionally used to add heavy shadow lines to raised panels.
Permalink →Carved Corbels
Structural & Aesthetic Supports
When should I use decorative corbels? +
Hand-crafted or CNC-machined brackets used to provide visual or structural support for heavy countertop overhangs.
Permalink →Chamfered Edge Detail
Angled Transitional Bevels
What is a 'Chamfer' in millwork? +
A symmetric beveled edge (typically 45 degrees) used to soften corners and add a subtle geometric detail to modern millwork.
Permalink →Coped Crown Corners
Precision Inside-Corner Joinery
How do you join crown moulding at the corners? +
A superior joinery technique where one moulding is profiled to fit the face of another, preventing gaps during Alberta's seasonal humidity shifts.
Permalink →Crown Moulding
Architectural Ceiling Transitions
What crown moulding profiles and architectural details are available? +
Decorative ceiling-to-cabinet transitions used to bridge the gap to the soffit or create a finished "furniture" top.
Permalink →Dentil Profiles
Classical Notched Detailing
What are Dentil profiles in cabinetry? +
A classic ornamental profile featuring a series of small, rectangular blocks resembling teeth, used in traditional cornices.
Permalink →Embossed Frieze Inlay
Intricate Surface Patterns
Can you add textures to the crown frieze? +
Ornate wood trim featuring heat-stamped patterns like grapevines or acanthus leaves, inset into larger crown assemblies.
Permalink →Fluted Filler Cap
Vertical Decorative Terminations
How do you handle gaps between cabinets decoratively? +
Decorative strips used to fill gaps between cabinets and walls while maintaining the vertical rhythm of fluted millwork.
Permalink →Fluted Pilasters
Vertical Architectural Accents
What are Fluted Pilasters and how are they used? +
Vertical decorative columns with integrated grooves (flutes) used to frame range hoods, sinks, or large pantry banks.
Permalink →Mitered Waterfall Trim
Seamless Corner Wraps
How do you trim a modern waterfall edge? +
Precision 45-degree joints used to wrap wood grain seamlessly from a horizontal surface down a vertical gable.
Permalink →Moulding Buildup
Compound Profile Layering
What is a 'Stacked' or 'Built-up' crown? +
The process of layering multiple small profiles to create a massive, high-impact architectural cornice for tall ceilings.
Permalink →Ogee Edge Profile
S-Curve Finish Details
What is an Ogee profile? +
An S-shaped architectural curve used on cabinet door edges, light rails, or countertop edges for a classic look.
Permalink →Rosette Corner Blocks
Intersection Focal Points
What are Rosette blocks? +
Square decorative blocks with carved circular patterns used at the corners of casings to avoid complex miter cuts.
Permalink →Shadow Line Reveal
Modern Architectural Recessing
What is a 'Shadow Line' or 'Reglet'? +
A deliberate 1/8" to 1/4" gap (reveal) between millwork and the ceiling or walls to create a crisp, contemporary aesthetic.
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