Is this paint trend right for your room?
Here’s what designers have to say.
Consider your walls, trim, andceilingbefore heading to the paint store.
Credit:David Christenson; Design by Mark Williams Design
In 2024, matching your trim to the walls isback in style.
However, rest assured that separate trim and wall shades wont make your home look outdated just yet.
Both methods can be used to elevate a room and make the wall shine in different ways.
“In this sitting room Mark Williams Designs specified Farrow and Ball’s Bancha a deep fresh green used on both the walls and trim to create a calming enveloping atmosphere. Painting the trim and the walls the same color visually adds height to a space and elevates the design,” says Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos of Mark Williams Design.Credit:David Christenson; Design by Mark Williams Design
Designer Paige Goodloe says it best: Different spaces call for different applications.
Despite lacking contrast, using just one color for both elements can make quite an impression, says Goodloe.
She shares that she loves this method in small, high-impact spaces.
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
It is super impactful and people usually love it.
Monochromatic walls also allow furniture to shine.
Thewall artwill also appear bolder than ever when hung on a wall with matching trim.
Credit:Courtesy of Paige Goodloe
For a classic look with more definition, opt to keep your wall and trim separate hues.
White is certainly a dependable option for trim, but remember that its not the only one.
Rather than white, Goodloe says that she prefers to paint trim a darker color than the walls.
This unexpected option is sure to make a good impression and elevate any space.
Goodloe reveals that she also utilizes trim painting to add a custom appeal for special spaces.
This accent color can effectively tie the whole space together.
Alternatively, a trim color thats seemingly from left field can be just as lovely.
Courtesy of Paige Goodloe
What About Wallpaper?
When the walls arent painted at all, but rather wallpapered, trim still shouldnt be overlooked.
I love to match the trim color to a color in the wallpaper I use, she says.
I will then paint the ceiling the same shade as the trim.
