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When choosing a baseboard, consider its height in comparison to the room in which it will be installed.
Baseboards
Baseboards offer a flat, straight profile, often with a lip or other detailing to offer interest and decoration. They mask the expansion gap between your wall and flooring, which allows the wood in your wall and floors to expand and contract in reaction to the environment.
When choosing a baseboard, consider its height in comparison to the room in which it will be installed. A taller baseboard helps a room with high ceilings maintain more appealing visual proportions to the room.
Perimeter Moldings
Perimeter moldings line the base of your walls to provide a transition between floor and wall. It generally comes in three different variations depending on the look you want.