Millwork Design Trends 2022

Your home is an extension of yourself. Whether you lean towards traditional, soft lines or sleek and modern edges, adding millwork to your home is an excellent way to bring your vision to life. More and more people are looking for character in interior design, rather than identical cookie-cutter homes. One of the best ways to add character? Millwork! Millwork can completely transform your space and bring out the design elements that add value to your home and are sure to impress guests. Here are a few top millwork and molding designs in 2022:

Wainscoting

Wainscoting is a centuries old blend of style and form. Originally, the wood paneling was installed along the lower wall to protect it from scuffs, mud, and chair dings. Nowadays, wainscoting is used as a beautiful, decorative paneling that runs the length of your walls in a repeating pattern of boxes. Wainscotting is a simple, yet effective way to add some flair to your living room remodeling project.

Accent Walls

Today’s accent walls are the same ones from the early 2000’s. In 2022 we see purposeful wall choices which draw attention to an architectural feature or distinguish a certain wall for a purpose. Typically, most home remodeling projects will highlight a wall using a different paint color, but the inspiration doesn’t have to stop there! Including millwork as part of your accent wall project is a creative way to redo smaller spaces too, such as a home office. Or, consider a floor to ceiling shiplap panel painted in a chalky gray or navy to tastefully transform your space.

Coffered Ceilings

An easy way to add character to a room is with a coffered ceiling. This element of design is one that is universally loved and for good reason. The recessed look of paneling on your ceiling tied in with beams that cross over each other can make a room look larger and more airy. A living room or a dining room is the perfect area to install this grid of bold beams since they typically have the tallest ceilings in the home.

Tongue and Groove Paneling

One of the more recent home remodeling trends that has exploded is tongue and groove ceilings. This accent paneling works especially well if you have any angled ceilings in your house. Another option is doing a T&G ceiling outdoors in your porch area. The wood can be left natural, stained, or even painted! Adding a beautiful wood element to a ceiling in your home is a modern look that can add contrast.

If you’re ready to take your home’s design to the next level with custom millwork, give our team of quality craftsmen a call at Handcraft Inc! We specialize in custom millwork, finish carpentry, remodeling, and window and hardware installation. Located in Bellevue, Washington, we proudly offer our services in the Greater Seattle area. We look forward to hearing from you!