Trimming Another Window

Almost 1 year after major renovations (raising the 2nd floor ceilings) and 10 months of living here at Redwoodshire, we finally have a nicely trimmed window at the top of our stairs.  Not a difficult task, but when added to the list of many projects to be done, this one did not make the top of the list.  Hence, it took a while to get around to it.  But the Laird and I both agree that it feels great not to see that unfinished window(and insulation sticking out) every day- each and every time we went down the stairs.  After a while, you don't notice it.  But every now and then, when lady genevieve tried to look out the window, we were reminded how badly this task needed to be completed.

We chose to match this window trim with the windows in the 2 small bedrooms.  The trim was purchased and painted months ago.  The hang up was that we could not find the original window sill, and had to purchase and cut a new one to fit.  I like the detail of this trim, and the cream matches our stair spindles and the square shape matches the newel posts.

It only took a few hours to install (nothing in our house is square or even, and therefore making things a little more difficult and time consuming than necessary.)   This is our newly trimmed window.

BEFORE:

BEFORE

AFTER

One nice thing about installing this style window/ door trim, is that you only have to cut straight edges.  Unlike trim that meets in the corner and has to be mitered (cut at an angle), the square rosette pieces sit in the upper corners, where the top and side trim pieces meet.  Straight cuts!  Easy Peasy!

CURRENT PROJECT:
We are currently in the process of trimming the lower landing, and adding a board and batten wainscot to the stair walls.  These are before photos.  In the lower photo:  There is a ledge below the photo collage- we will be doing the board & batten from the ledge down to the stairs/ landing.