If you want more detail and/or need more depth to balance height, consider adding two pieces of trim. For example, applying Central Fairbank's Coventry doorstop to your base and finishing it off ...

It's quite a bit cheaper than custom-milling. Expert Tip: Installing Trim Never drive the head of a finishing nail flush with the surface of the wood. Your hammerhead will leave a dent.

If your home comes with standard 3-inch baseboard molding and you'd like to have a more luxurious trim without having to dispose of your current perfectly-good molding you can simply add a line of ...