Skirting boards are definitely an interior feature that has been overlooked for far too long. Incorporating a specific style, shape, and size to the bottom of your walls does not only act as a protective measure, but it can also bring your interior design to a different level.
Because of this reason, interior designers, builders, and homeowners are flocking to the shops to purchase bullnose skirting boards. The cherry on top is that bullnose boards can be used not only as skirting where the floor and the wall meets, but also as architrave.
Architrave is a term used to describe the process where boards are used as a mold around the edges of windows, doors, and other structures within the home.
Because skirting boards can be used for many different functions in home interiors, they are becoming quite popular. There are loads of different styles available on the market that you can incorporate in your home’s design. Watch this informative video on the top 10 baseboard styles available to spruce up your home’s design.
Manufacturers have made it clear that the most sought-after baseboard is the bullnose skirting board. But why is it so popular? Here are five reasons why:
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It’s a Simple Design
If you are looking for an elegant, less complex design to incorporate into your interior, then the bullnose skirting board is for you. Compared to other baseboards that have multiple layers and grooves, this design is minimalistic and works extremely well with most interiors.
No matter if you want to change the style, color, or design of your home, the bullnose skirting board will work well with it all. Because of the minimal and simplistic design, builders prefer picking up this style to incorporate into new developments.
Other skirting board designs have an old-fashioned appeal that’s perfect for vintage or classic room interiors. In recent times, more people are leaning toward contemporary designs and therefore ‘less is definitely more’.
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Cost-Effective
Many manufacturers have opted to create simplistically styled skirting boards. In the past, skirting boards weren’t in such high demand, this meant that not a lot of options and different styles were created.
As a result, the bullnose skirting board’s simplicity has made it a very cost-effective choice for manufacturers. Whether it’s made from MDF, oak, pinewood, or sapele, it’s definitely the cheaper option out of the bunch.
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Easy to Work With
In order for builders to neatly finish of a baseboard installment, they need to perfectly measure and fit different parts together. The bullnose design doesn’t have any curves or complex grooves, making it easy to perfectly attach and fit different lengths next to each other.
Builders love working with this design because it makes the entire cutting and fitting process much less time consuming. Multiple rooms and buildings can be fitted within a short period of time because it’s so easy to work with.
For those who want to spruce up the baseboard color, the bullnose design lends itself out to be painted quickly and efficiently. Because there aren’t any grooves and indentations, painting them are very easy.
An added bonus; when builders spend less time with the installing process it will cost less in the end. Same goes for painters who need to repaint the room and the skirting.
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Easy to Clean and Maintain
A quick wipe with a damp cloth is efficient enough to clean this baseboard design. Without having to use different cleaning tools to get into little grooves and corners, one can easily clean the bullnose’s simplistic design. Either with a vacuum cleaner, duster, or damp cloth.
Maintaining bullnose baseboards are just as easy as applying a new coat of paint and primer or replacing it with another easily accessible board.
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Safe
The bullnose skirting board doesn’t have any sharp edges or corners, thus making it an excellent choice for parents with babies. Not only does it look great in a baby room, but it is also safe for when babies start crawling around the area.
If you are planning on re-designing a home or developing a new property, then you can definitely invest in this timeless design.
