Decorating with wood trim

Rather than paint natural wood trim, consider using paint to highlight its fine qualities. Wood pairs well with various colors, and we've chosen 15 of the best.

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The key is to choose wall colour that will either play up your wood or tone it down so you get the right look with your wood. Here’s how to do that.

NON-WHITES That Go With Dark Wood Finishes With a focus on updating the oaks and maples of the '90s, it's easy to bypass the slightly (or more) darker

Many homeowners have stained woodwoork in their homes. Give your home an updated look with some paint color ideas for stained woodwork.

Do you have outdated oak trim and want an easy yet affordable way to change it? Check out this post for a CRAZY easy way to update oak trim!

The key is to choose wall colour that will either play up your wood or tone it down so you get the right look with your wood. Here’s how to do that.

A commenter on my Wood Paneling Done Fabulously post asked, “How about a post on houses with natural wood trim, instead of the ubiquitous painted trim? Show us how that can look terrific, too!” I’m on it! In Erin & Rob’s House Tour Survey, they cited the woodwork as their biggest challenge: “It brings such warmth to the apartment but can make things looks really heavy and dark, which is great…if you want to live in an English hunting lodge.

If you want to learn how to enhance and embrace the history and soul of your old home (especially a craftsman house) then you are in the right place.

Find the best paint colors to complement wood trim with our helpful guide. Select shades that make your trim pop or blend it seamlessly.