We have 2 1/4″ colonial casing around all of our windows and doors but I would like to change to craftsman casing. Mostly to update the look but also give me some wood therapy in the evening.
I intend to add stools to all of the windows, switching all window casing over to the craftsman style. But for the sake of saving some money, I’m wondering if it’s acceptable to keep the casing legs as colonial (square the tops) and build craftsman style headers using a fillet, 3 1/4″ frieze, and cap.
Is there a general rule of thumb that would shut down this idea?
Thank you in advance!!
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If I were you I would mock up what you describe and see what you think.
You could assemble to size and temporarily fasten over that window opening or hang it next to it.
If you can’t put it together without it falling apart, hot glue it to a pc of 1/4” ply or secure “bandaids” to the back of the joints.
Take a picture and post here, I’m pretty sure someone will respond if it’s good or stinks.
Good idea! Thanks!
I think you're going to find the 2 1/4" is too narrow given the header. I took inspiration from the Stickley shop notes and dimensions, and ended up milling casing from 1x4, doing a roundover on the two sides with a router. There's a lot of variation in classic Craftsman (and Greene&Greene, Stickley, etc.) so you can feel a bit of license. That said, proportion and some meeting of the expectations of the guest are important.