6 Ways Black Interior Trim Can Improve Your Interior

Painting your trim black is a delicate balancing act. Done correctly, however, it can be a timeless alternative to recent design trends that include painting ceilings and interior doors black.

Let us share with you how black – or extremely dark stains or finishes on windows – can have the following effects on your interior.

1. Add energy – For homeowners with white or very light-colored walls, black trim can add a stark contrast that makes both colors pop out. This effect helps make busy areas like kitchens more lively. You might, however, won’t want the same effect in bathrooms or your kids’ bedrooms, where a relaxing color scheme is preferable.

2. Camouflage imperfections – In case your trim happens to have some installation problems, painting or staining the trim in the same dark can camouflage those imperfections. For instance, maybe the grain or wood finish didn’t match, or there are clearly visible scuff marks in the woodwork.

3. Highlight the wallpaper – Black trim works as a “frame” for interesting wall elements. Black trim works well to outline a wallpaper that you want to turn into a focal point.

4. Create a bold outline – Alternatively, you can forget about the wallpaper and use dark trim as the motif itself. Carry the same design over to the floor tiles and the cabinetry for well-defined outlines. Our window replacement options include wood finishes that you can stain to match your dark trim.

5. Highlight a view – Framing a view in black adds contrast and draws attention better than light-colored trim or window frames. Note that this is only effective on daytime views, so it might not work in all rooms.

6. Emphasize height – Dark trim on white spaces creates definition and can be used to emphasize tall ceilings. It will also emphasize low ceiling heights, so be careful not to install black trim in low-ceilinged rooms.

Renewal by Andersen® of New Jersey and New York Metro serves residents in New Jersey and nearby areas.To know more about our color options for our replacement windows and patio doors, call us today at (201) 228 9818 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free in-home consultation.