Sean Mullin, an architect withAnthony Wilder Design/Build, is partial to black window trim.

“We often tell clients it’s like adding eyeliner to your windows,” he says.

Ross Padluck, partner atKligerman Architecture & Design, prefers window trim to be on the narrow side.

white brick with gray window trim

Design by Tiffany Torbert ofLevel Team Homes/ Photo byDavid Cannon

The color is cheerful and adds lots of life to this shingle-style home.

This hue is often seen on otherVictorian style homes, which are known for their peppy, playful colors.

Thus, it’s smart to keep the paint color simple to allow this detailing to truly shine.

green trim with shingle siding

ART Architects

The soft wood hue is contemporary and luxe-looking.

The end result is calming and welcoming.

Since gray is a neutral, it won’t distract from whatever front door color you choose.

black trim with white ruffle design

Design byJeffrey Dungan Architects/ Photo byWilliam Abranowicz

This trim jot down if perfect for achieving a cabin-like aesthetic without overdoing it.

Industrial Dark Gray

Dark gray window trim adds an industrial touch to this exterior.

The color is less severe than black but still adds a sleek feel to any home.

offwhite home with brown window trim

Design byBarnesVanze Architects/Hoachlander Davis Photography

It complements the contemporary design style and allows the wood slats to stand out.

The cool-toned palette creates a calming setting.

Blue and White

Blue and white as a color combo will never go out of style!

white and black windows

Design byTracy Morris/ Photo byGreg Powers

White and Beige

White and beige are also always a no-fail option when paired together.

White trim is always a safe option for those who are drawn to a classic color palette.

Narrow Red

Here’s another instance where red window trimnarrow in sizestill makes a major statement.

wood siding and wood window trim

Design byBarnesVanze Architects/Hoachlander Davis Photography

Once again, the red hue looks beautiful with a soft green.

Deep Black

Anthony Wilder Design/Build/ Photo byJohn Cole

Black window trim looks sharp and contemporary.

The nearby lantern and railings are also the same shade of black, resulting in a well-curated look.

wood and brown window trim

Design byBarnesVanze Architects/Hoachlander Davis Photography

The black trim also helps ground the entire look.

Black and Stone

There’s something so grand about stone paired with black trim.

Contemporary Black

Thiscontemporary homefeatures oversized windows with black trim.

white window trim

Design byBarnesVanze Architects/Hoachlander Davis Photography

shingles and green window trim

Design byBarnesVanze Architects/Hoachlander Davis Photography

red window trim

Design byBallard + Mensua Architecture/ Photo byMichael Geissinger

white window trim

Design byBallard + Mensua Architecture/ Photo byMichael Geissinger

white window trim

Design byBallard + Mensua Architecture/ Photo byMichael Geissinger

red window trim

Design byBallard + Mensua Architecture/ Photo byMichael Geissinger

black window trim

Anthony Wilder Design/Build/ Photo byJohn Cole

blue window trim

Design byRill Architects/ Photo byStacy Zarin Goldberg

wood window trim

Design byRill Architects/ Photo byJames Ray Spahn

black window trim

Winn Design + Build/ Photo byStacy Zarin Goldberg

white trim on blue house

Winn Design + Build/ Photo byStacy Zarin Goldberg

stone with black trim

Design byJeffrey Dungan Architects/ Photo byEmily Followill

black window trim

Design byJeffrey Dungan Architects/ Photo byWilliam Abranowicz