Select your best trim paint color with these tips from Columbia Paint!
Choosing the right trim color for your home can significantly impact your overall design. Trim frames your walls, doors, and windows, acting as a finishing touch that can enhance or balance the room’s color scheme. Here’s a helpful guide from Columbia Paint Company to help you select the perfect trim paint color for your home.
Trim Color Combinations
When choosing trim colors, remember that trim is meant to accent, not dominate, the room’s existing colors. Depending on the look you want, the color of your trim can complement or contrast with your wall color.
- Complementary Colors: If you want a seamless, harmonious look, choose trim colors that complement your wall color. For example, soft gray trim can subtly enhance pastel walls, while off-white trim complements neutral tones like beige or light taupe.
- Contrasting Colors: Use contrasting trim colors to create more visual interest. Dark trim paired with lighter walls can create a bold, modern aesthetic, while light-colored trim with dark walls adds a classic, clean contrast.
What Type of Paint Should You Use?
When painting trim, it’s important to choose the right type of paint. Trim requires a durable paint that can withstand wear and tear, especially in high-traffic areas.
- Semi-Gloss: This is the most common choice for trim because it offers a durable finish that’s easy to clean. The slight sheen helps accentuate the trim without being overly shiny.
- Gloss: Gloss paint is another option for trim, particularly in rooms that need extra durability, like kitchens and bathrooms. Glossy finishes are highly durable but can show imperfections more easily.
- Satin: Satin paint can be used on trim for a more understated look. It’s not as shiny as semi-gloss or gloss but still offers some durability and is easier to clean than flat finishes.
Use Trim to Connect Rooms
Trim can help create a sense of cohesion throughout your home by connecting rooms with consistent color choices. For example, using the same trim color throughout a hallway and adjoining rooms can create a seamless flow. The consistent trim color will tie everything together, even if the wall colors change.
Tip: If you want a more dynamic look, you can vary trim colors slightly between rooms but keep the tones in the same family to maintain cohesion.
Avoiding Mistakes
Here are a few simple tips to avoid common mistakes when selecting trim paint colors:
- Don’t Ignore Undertones: When selecting trim colors, consider the undertones in both your walls and the trim color. Warm walls pair best with warm trim colors and cool walls with cool trim colors.
- Test Samples: Always test your trim color before committing. Lighting can affect how both wall and trim colors look, so it’s important to see how the color works in your space.
- Don’t Overdo It: The trim is meant to enhance the room, not take center stage. Avoid using bold or overly saturated colors for trim unless it’s part of a deliberate design choice. Stick with neutral or subdued tones to keep the space balanced.
Tip: When in doubt, opt for classic neutral trim colors like white, light gray, or beige, which work well in almost any space.
At Columbia Paint, we offer expert advice and a wide range of paint options to help you find the perfect trim color for your home. Stop by and explore your options today!
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