Frame It Out

I love looking at pictures of apartments in Paris. I don't know why, but they always have a ton of tall white walls and they mix that with antiques and modern pieces. The style is beautiful and bohemian and classic and very, very, well ... French. The intricate moldings on the walls and ceilings are really what make the rooms so special and old-world. They are almost always painted white. And it's beautiful and classic and clean.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love the look of white trim - set against any paint color it immediately makes the room seem cleaner and brighter and more finished. But what would happen if instead of white trim you picked another color? I know, I know. Scandalous stuff. Hold yourself together 'cause things are going to get a bit crazy as I show you what rooms look like when you add color to the trim.

Ready? ...

First and foremost I'm going to start with black. I mean it is the antithesis of white. It's also oh-so-bold and graphic. But does it not look elegant and amazing?!

This grey trim on the watery blue walls is subtle and divine.

Slate blue trim on creamy white walls makes this beautiful bride's picture evening more sophisticated.

Love that the case moldings, baseboards and built-ins are all in the same elegant grey.

 Additional images available on my Houzz Ideabook - see below... So pretty.

If you would like to view these and other examples of painted crown moldings and trims, please visit my Moldings Ideabook on Houzz.

Moldings, Baseboards & Trim

What look is your favorite? Or do you still prefer white on white? Let me know.

xo, CM

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