Crown molding, eight inch base trim, mission style casing, arches, windows, these are the architectural elements that should be noticed in a home. Floor vents, light switches, bad design, ugly carpet are not the things you want to notice in your home.
We recently replaced the hardwood on the main level of a town home in the west metro. The home owner is a hardworking widow with great taste. Her Henredon dining set was adorned with a stunning original oil painting and huge antique mirror, punctuated with a designer hanging chandelier. The rest of her living room was styled with similar grace. The glaring problem to the whole setting was the late '90's carpeting that was original to the town home. It was time for the setting to be of equal quality to the furnishings.
The home owner went with a dark stained oak floor that matched the richness and warmth of her style. When the finished product was installed her art and furniture could stand out for what they are without the distractions of the carpet, the vinyl, the cheap base trim and the ugly vent covers.
Also shown here is the upgrade of profile on the base and a base shoe for added architectural interest.
Andy Higgins