When it comes to buying skirting boards there are so many different things to consider to ensure they suit not only your style, but the look and feel of your home as well.

One question people seem to struggle with is the height. How tall should your skirting boards be?

Of course, this does depend a lot on personal preference and style. However, there are some other factors to take into consideration too.

The Age Of Your Property

The age of your property can play a big part in helping you choose what height and style to go for with your new skirting boards. This is generally down to the size of the rooms in the property, along with the ceiling height.

For example, in older, period style properties, rooms tend to be a lot bigger, with much taller ceilings. Taller skirting boards in this type of room generally look better as they look more in-keeping with the oversized room and all of it’s features.

However, putting tall skirting boards in more modern homes, or homes with smaller rooms and lower ceilings might look out of place. It may also make the rooms feel smaller due to the skirting boards being more visible out of place.

Of course, you can do whatever you like with your home. So, if you like the oversized look, then go for it! Skirting World have some great options when it comes to different sized skirting boards for your home.

The Theme Of Your Home

As we briefly mentioned above, if you love the oversized look then that’s fine. Or, perhaps you’re going for a Victorian or Georgian feel with the interior design in your home. If so, taller, more intricate skirting boards would suit this style much more than a modern style would.

On the other hand, if you’re going for a minimalistic look in your home, a smaller, more sleek skirting board could suit your style better. A modern style all about simplicity. So a plain, flush skirting board can feel cleaner and less cluttered than a tall and intricately designed one might. These are also generally easier to clean as less dust can get stuck in the detailing.

Oh the flip side, if you’re going for a more maximalistic design in your home, having big, bold skirting boards are a must! Everything in the space is there to be seen, heard and to make a statement – whether in bold colour, or size.

There are many different factors to consider when choosing the style and height of your new skirting boards for your home. However, the most important thing is that you love your home and it has a style that suits you and your personality.

What style do you love in your home? Would you go for big and bold skirting, or simple and sleek?