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- Create a color drenched effect. 'For a bolder approach to painting woodwork, create an enveloping and intimate feel by embracing ‘color drenching’ and paint your doors, woodwork, walls, and ceiling in a single color.
- Use your trim to bring in a strong accent color. 'The addition of an accent color is a quick and easy way to transform a space, define an area, or highlight architectural elements.
- Turn to shades in the same color family. For a more subtle element of color contrast between your walls and trim, stick to using different shades that sit in the same color family – explore our guidance on using the color wheel for further inspiration.
- Keep things simple and traditional. If you're looking to keep things more traditional and simple, then, of course, you can't go wrong with a classic, white painted trim, as interior and paint expert, Sarah Lloyd, from Valspar says, 'white is the most common colored trim in homes as it universally goes with everything and creates a sleek, clean look.'
- Show Off Collections. Matching walls and trim on built-in shelving and cabinetry make the perfect backdrop to show off your curiosities. This design by J. Bienvenu Interiors lets the antique books, taxidermy birds, and sculptural figures steal the limelight.
- Play With Contrast. Contrasting colors create depth in a room. While matching walls and trim can lack contrast, you can work with contrast in other ways.
- Match the Ceiling. If you're already matching the trim and the walls, why not paint the ceiling the same as well? The practice, known as color drenching, can visually elongate the room, so it's a great option for rooms with shorter ceilings.
- Wallpaper the Ceiling. Rooms with matching walls and trim are great candidates for wallpapered ceilings. It will allow your ceiling to be the main focal point in the room because there will be fewer competing colors throughout.
Blue Wall Color. Combining a blue shade with white molding is popular with many interior designers, such as myself, because it offers a striking contrast and clean, visually appealing design. 1. Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy HC-154 & Decorator’s White OC-149 Trims. 2.
Sep 20, 2023 · White Walls and Beige Trim. Amy Bartlam for Kate Lester Design. Those who like the idea of a gray trim paired with white paint may also wish to consider using beige. In the room above, beige trim adds a formal touch to the seating area but doesn't clash with the playful purple cabinets nearby. 07 of 15.
- 10 Reasons to Paint Your Wall Trim The Same Color as Your Walls
- Make Your Wall Trim Pop
- Give The Illusion of Height
- Clean Crisp Backdrop
- Discover The Picture Frame Molding Trend
- Touch Ups Are Easier
- Using The Same Color Throughout Also Helps to Hide Built in Storage.
- Walls and Trim Painted The Same Color Can Make A Small Room Feel Larger
- Create A Seamless, Harmonious space.
- Conclusion
If you’re thinking of painting your walls and giving your room a bit of a makeover, don’t forget to consider the wall trim paint colors as well! While these borders might seem insignificant in your interior design master plan, the color of your trim can have a significant impact on the overall look of your home. I’ve talked a lot about the best whi...
By sticking to the same color, but choosing a different finish, you can make your wall trim pop. All without having to resort to bold and dramatic tones. A change in the shine of the paint is enough to give you a desired and impactful interior design look. I personally love a semi-gloss trim with a matte wall in the same color. It’s such a classic ...
Above is our high gloss blue butler’s pantry. The walls, trim, cabinets – everything (but the ceiling paint) is all the same color. As a general rule, painting every element in a space the same color is a subtle yet powerful interior design optical illusion. This helps blend your walls with the trim and baseboards which makes lower ceilings appear ...
If your interior design style is eclectic or quirky and you like to add pops of color through soft furnishings and ornaments, consider a ‘white on white’ backdrop. A fresh coat of white paint on wall trims and on all the walls will give you a modern, clean and satisfying finish. You can even go ahead and paint your ceilingthe same color too. Now yo...
Add depth to any room with picture frame molding. This popular interior design trend involves adding framed panels to a wall to create a bold and sophisticated look. Perhaps spurred on by the popularity of the hit Netflix TV show Bridgerton, this is a beautiful way to transform any room. By painting your walls to match this new wall trim you can ta...
Using the same paint on walls and wall trims will help make the redecorating process easier than ever. Choosing contrasting colors can make getting a straight and clean line where wall trims meet the wall, pretty difficult to get right. Plus if you need to touch up the paintwork in the future, using the same color will make this a more affordable j...
Another great interior design trick is to install any storage units, bookcases or built in wardrobes before you paint. Now when you match your paint with the color of the built-in storage units, you can blur out these storage features and create an almost seamless color block. Make sure to match the wall paint with your units and wall trims for a c...
This is a great tip for small spaces. When you paint your walls and trim and even the crown molding the same color (as seen here above) it will actually make the space look and feel larger. Whether you’re designing a large space or a small cozy corner, the worst thing you can do is box yourself in by painting the walls one color, and the ceiling an...
There’s no doubt, when your walls, window trim, baseboards and built ins are all one color, a room feels more cohesive and harmonious. And harmony in our environments is something we can all use more of these days. Regardless of whether you choose to go with a dark color or a lighter color, the end result will be more cohesive when you stick with o...
So, there you have it – 10 reasons to paint your walls and trim the same color! Have I convinced you yet? I always recommend trying out several paint samples, in different lighting as well as natural light. Be patient in this process and live with a few samples for a few days before making your final decision. A really great way to test out a paint...
Nov 17, 2023 · Choose the lightest or brightest hue for the major wall surfaces, a darker color for the window and door frames, and a third, medium tone for window sashes and skirting boards (the board under the windowsill). If your walls are pale, you can emphasize windows, doors, and other architectural features by painting them with a soft, contrasting hue ...
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Feb 24, 2024 · Benefits Of Matching Your Trim To The Walls. “Painting the trim and the walls the same color visually adds height to a space and elevates the design,” designers Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos share. Like Williams and Papadopoulos, many designers are proponents of same-color spaces because this seamless method can help rooms look more ...
