decorative trim

Definitions

An ornamental border or edging applied to a garment, piece of furniture, or architectural structure to enhance its appearance.

Material such as lace, ribbon, or molding used to embellish or finish the edges of an object.

Examples

The carpenter added a beautiful decorative trim to the edges of the custom bookshelf.

She chose a gold decorative trim to give the plain curtains a more elegant appearance.

Synonyms

ornamental edging embellishment frill border fringe piping garnish

Antonyms

plain edge unadorned border bare seam functional finish simple hem lack of detail utility edge