Welcome Back Blog Readers,
For today’s design blog we will be talking about “getting
trim.” No, folks, we will not be talking about how to get thin or your workout
or weight-loss routine. We will be discussing paint color that is ideal for
woodwork, chair rails and baseboards.
My choice as an interior designer and wallcovering expert
has always been white; yes, just plain white! Be it an off-white or a grey
white which always appears crisp and clean looking. The reason is simple. Whether
you paint or wallpaper, a crisp white or off-white paint trim sets off wallcovering
and any wall paint color. By using a contrasting color trim just seems to be
too busy and calls attention to too many details in your living space. Also, a
color trim choice will lock you in when you are choosing fabrics or floor
coverings. It just simply makes the living space too busy and complicated.
White trim is a classic choice, and goes with traditional decor
or a contemporary theme. If you take a look in most design magazines you will
find that white trim is favored by my fellow interior designers.
So folks, if you want to keep your home up to date, choose
white trim. And, as I always say, “Don’t
be afraid to decorate!”
Best,
Robin
