“I am a big fan of contrasting trim.

“Trim is the perfect vehicle to accomplish all of these things.

Traditionally we see the trim or casing, doors and millwork white of a shade of white.

Laura Brophy Interiors wood trim

Laura Brophy Interiors

It is fun to shake it up a little.”

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What Is Contrast Trim?

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The rules of contrast trim are pretty easy to follow.

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One of the best parts about contrast trim is that no color is excluded.

room with blue contrast trim on window casing

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“My favorite way to use contrasting trim is with wallpaper,” she says.

“Paint the trim in the whole home a few shades darker than the walls.

This can really warm up a new open-concept home,” says Wilke.

Opting for a darker shade also makes your wall color or wallpaper patterns pop.