Wainscoting colors

Planning for the paint colors in your new house? Try a trim color other than traditional white, like this BEHR paint color in Cathedral Gray. Follow these tips and use MARQUEE Interior Paint & Primer in one for a perfect paint job.

Whether you want bold contrast or a subtle difference in shades, painting the trim darker than the walls is the way to go. Here's how.

In the study I swung back and forth on paint colors to pair with the 360 mural wallpaper, but I finally decided and I'm sharing a sneak.

the longer I'm studying interior design, the more I believe that wainscoting, and applied wall mouldings, are the key to beautiful rooms.

Warm neutral paint color combinations are a beautiful way to add interest and highlight architectural details in your home.

Shiplap is another type of wainscoting that uses boards, either horizontally or vertically, usually across the entire wall, not just a ⅓ of the way up. This blog post goes in detail about the different kinds of shiplap and the best one to use. As I stated earlier, there are a variety of materials now to make wainscoting. Wood is the original form, and the most authentic and customization. You can paint it, stain it, and achieve just about any look you are going for using wood.

When working with chair rails, keep in mind the history and style of the house and let that be your guide when selecting your color palette. But if you could use a little help getting those creative juices flowing, here are 14 two-tone color ideas that will surely inspire you.