White skirting board in the interior

The finishing stage of the entire renovation is the installation of skirting boards. A well-chosen framing option will emphasize the beauty of the created interior, hide flaws in the joints or between different surface textures. In addition, the skirting board also plays a practical role, hiding the wires in itself.

Today there is a large assortment of skirting boards that differ in size, texture, color scheme, and functional features. With all the variety, the white skirting board remains the same classic and can be combined with any interior design. He complements it and can change the general geometry of any room. Therefore, when choosing a skirting board in white, you need to know the rules for its use and installation features.

Oddly enough, many strive to purchase a white fillet only because today it is most popular in the ideas of modern interior design. There are certain rules and features of using a white plinth in the interior, because this option for decorating walls and floors does not always harmoniously fit into the overall concept of repair. Choosing a white skirting board can wipe out all the work that goes into creating a room's interior.

The following points are considered to be the peculiarities of using a white plinth:

• in a classic interior, it goes well with a white wooden floor, since using a plinth of a different color will ruin the overall impression of the renovation;
• this type of finish harmonizes well with doors and floor coverings of dark shades;
• it visually frames light walls and dark flooring in small rooms;
• in combination with light platbands, the white fillet looks harmoniously with the walls painted in bright and saturated colors;
• with dark doors, a white framing of the floor will visually reduce the size of any room;
• it is nobly combined with light columns in the interior and gives the overall aesthetics to the room.

White curbs always require special care so that their appearance retains its original freshness. It is necessary to remove dust from its surface once a week and wash off the dirt with detergents.

The use of white skirting boards in the interior has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of its use when performing finishing work on the premises:

• the versatility of color, which will allow it to fit into absolutely any color scheme and interior style;
• white color visually accentuates the structure and shade of the floor covering and visually expands the area of ​​the room;
• a white border will never "overload" the interior, but will give it a feeling of lightness and weightlessness;
• white fillet is always stylish simplicity, which is relevant at all times.

In addition, as practice and reviews show, such a plinth is very easy to install, allows you to discreetly route cables and has a relatively low cost. Also, it does not require additional processing of the outer coating and can withstand all temperature changes, which is important in heated rooms, depending on weather conditions.

Cons of using a white skirting board, which must be considered before purchasing it:

• white color, unfortunately, is impractical and very easily soiled, so if small children and pets live in the house, then it is worth considering other finishing options;
• requires constant care;
• to install it, only white fixings and connections will be required.

The building materials market today offers a wide range of floor coverings and skirting boards. They can be made from different materials. Depending on what type of flooring is used in the interior, the fillet is also selected.

For example, if the floor is tiled, covered with linoleum or laminate, then it is reasonable to use a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) skirting board. The most environmentally friendly option would be a product made of MDF. It is produced from wood fibers under vacuum and covered with paint, varnish or decorative paper. It contains no harmful resins.

The price of the above skirting boards will be low. There are also products made of MDF and sealed with PVC film on top.

But with all the advantages of each of the materials, the PVC skirting board is the most popular. It is the most versatile for non-standard room decoration.

PVC skirting boards can be:

• foamed - has excellent thermal insulation;
• tough - suitable for long, flat areas, the joints in the corners are hidden by additional fittings;
• semi-rigid - great for laying on uneven surfaces.

When choosing a white plinth for decorating a room, it is important to remember the rules and tips. designers who will avoid mistakes.

• If the flooring of the room is white or light shades, then you cannot do without expensive white skirting boards made of wood. Cheap finishing materials can spoil the overall impression of the renovation. It is these seemingly insignificant details that form the overall effect of the interior.
• White window frames and white skirting boards always go well with dark floors and doors in dark shades. Such an interior steadfastly withstands even the most daring decorating techniques and color combinations in decoration.
• Light doors and white plinth will visually expand the room if the flooring is made in dark colors, and the walls are in light ones. In large rooms, this option will not be successful, since the feeling of comfort will be lost. To create coziness in this case will be very difficult even with the use of the most cunning decorating techniques.
• Walls of bright and saturated colors are very fond of white skirting boards. In this version, their color will be deeper and do not require additions. But, as a rule, such decoration of premises has its own specifics. It is better to use it in non-residential functional rooms designed for active pastime. For a bedroom, it is better to use a quieter finish option.
• If there is a need to visually reduce the geometry of the room, then the white border color in combination with dark doors will perfectly cope with this task. This option will harmoniously fit into large rooms with high ceilings, columns and moldings.

It is no secret that some interior items involuntarily catch the eye. Style, bright saturated color and large size are the three main characteristics of things that attract the attention of any person.

When developing interior design, as a rule, the skirting board remains the element that is matched to the color of the flooring and should not attract attention. But there are a number of examples of interiors where this finishing element gives it a complete look. The textured surface of the skirting board will add aesthetics and harmony. Light door slopes, light ceiling - these are the main "allies" of white skirting boards.

There are techniques that have been proven and beloved by many designers when working with white skirting boards.

• Dark floor, white door and skirting board. A great option for a small room with a very low ceiling. It must be remembered that in this version only a narrow edge of the floor should be used. The visual space will be expanded.

• An unusual and bold decorating approach - dark shades of flooring and doors of the room, white window frames and, accordingly, skirting boards. In this case, the space will become visually smaller, and the ceilings will seem much higher than they really are. It is with this option that a high skirting board can be used, it will look impressive and complement the overall picture of the interior.

• A dark floor with white edging and a bright accent in the form of a luscious door or frames on the windows and platbands. A mix of contrasting colors with bright accents will look especially good in hallways, kitchens and any other ancillary areas of the home. Interior items and decor details can also act as bright accents: paintings, vases, carpet, pillows and other textiles.

The nuances of choosing a plinth are described in detail in the video below.