Thinking Of Painting? Think About The Trim First

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When it comes to painting the walls in your home, most people neglect to consider the color of the trim. The trim is defined as additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and in contrasting color or material. Take a look at this article from This Old House, where they gives us decorating ideas for the trim in your home:

Bring Back the Charm

Sometimes beautiful old house details are swapped out for trendy design, and newly-built homes can lack the character of trim and custom millwork altogether. If the architectural details of yesteryear are what you crave, get the look for less with some DIY. Putting up crown molding, installing beadboard wainscoting, and creating an archway may sound intimidating. But, we've got everything you need—including step-by-step instructions chock full of pro tips and advice, shopping lists, and tool lists—to help you get the job done with confidence. Before long, your home will be looking old again—just the way you like it.

Read more at This Old House