Initial inspo
The following images represent a variety of craftsman inspired and “contemporary craftsman” wall treatments. Think of them as a conversation starter that will help us figure out what you do and don’t like. If you happen to love any of these of these treatments and want to see what they’d look like in your space, we would be happy to produce some mock ups for you. But if not, we can talk about what aspects of each of these approaches you like and don’t like so we can develop other treatments that share the attributes you like and don’t have the ones you don’t want.
I’ve organized these treatments by the room we see them fitting into the best and have included quick mock ups showing one of the approaches applied to each room to help you visualize.
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HOrizontal bands (livingroom)
In this approach, we would envision bands wrapping around the living room between the windows and along the perimeter of the 2nd story overhang.
Single Horizontal Band as it would look between windows.
Single Horizontal Band as it would wrap along bottom of 2nd story overhang.
Single Band incorporating box trim treatment.
Double horizontal band.
Box treatments (living room)
In this approach, we envision the box treatments running between the windows on the large window wall only. We would need to explore how best to balance the windows to the right of the fireplace with the solid wall to the left.
Box trim between windows with Craftsman-esque aesthetic. Profiles could by simplified to look more Craftsman/cleaner/less ornate.
Same Craftsman-esque box trim from a different viewpoint.
Traditional shadow box/picture frame trim between windows - these can be stacked, nested, etc.
Quick mock-up of double band treatment above applied to your living room. We would recommend matching stain to the grey of the staircase rather than painting white.
BOARD & BATTEN variations (dining room)
Addition of a single cross bar, helps balance the height of the wainscoting.
Addition of a double cross bar adds balance and a little more formality.
Additional verticals could be considered but should use a narrower width board in the center to keep them proportional to the width of your battens.
Quick mock-up of single cross bar approach above applied to your dining room. We also raised the chandelier, which helps open the room and balance the height of the wainscoting.
bands & crowns (office)
Double bands running up against the ceiling help bring the eye down from the large expanse of white. With this approach, we would run the upper band right up against the ceiling to give you a cleaner line at the intersection between wall and ceiling.
Similar double band treatment but in this version, the upper band is a crown moulding.
Fireplace surrounds (Office)
Adding a surround to the existing mantel would provide the room with a stronger visual focal point. The depth of the existing mantle should still work even with a slightly dimensional (2-3 inches deep) surround.
Board & Batten/Beadboard combo.
Board & Batten wall treatment extending to windows on either side of mantel.
Board & batten with very slight added dimensionality.
Box trim with lapboard (minimal dimensionality).
Box trim with smooth board (minimal dimensionality).
Quick mock up of a Box Trim approach to a slightly dimensional fireplace surround, combined with a double band applied to your office. Painting trim a darker shade would also help add balance & visual interest but surround could be painted to match existing paint if preferred. The color of the ceiling itself could also come down a shade or two.
BUILT IN Bench cabinets (MUD ROOM)
Drawers below & cabinets above.
Drawers below and open cubbies above.
Cabinets above and below + on one side.
Quick mock up showing one of the built ins from above dropped into your mud room. Could be combined with wainscoting or wall treatments shown below.
additional craftsman style wall treatments for consideration:
Off-the-shelf fretwork available from Lowes & online retailers could be applied to any walls as a wainscoting or full height. We could see this as a full height treatment in your mud room or as a waist-height wainscoting in your powder room. Fretwork is available in a wide range of designs. See https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=fretwork for other examples.
This more modern take on board and batten could also be used in the mudroom, powder room or in the office instead of a fireplace surround.
Another modern take on board and batten that could be used almost anywhere in your home.
Beadboard can be used floor to ceiling or as a wainscoting. We could see this full height or as a wainscoting in your mudroom, or as a waist high wainscoting in your powder room.