Using colour on woodwork and trims
A few weeks ago I asked on Instagram for your design dilemmas and questions, and something which came up was painting your trims and woodwork (skirting boards, door frames and window frames) a colour other than white.
It’s something that I think a lot of us are keen to do, but since painting woodwork is such a time consuming job, we’re scared of getting it wrong. Here’s a few techniques to help you get it right.
Blending with the wall
The first technique is especially good for helping a room look bigger. By painting all woodwork, skirting, trims and even the doors, you’re reducing all visual clutter and helping to make every surface recede; making it look bigger to the eye. This works especially well with a dark colour scheme.
Dark contrast
This method, of painting the woodwork a much darker colour than the walls, is best saved for rooms which get a lot of light and aren’t too small. It helps highlight the architecture in your home and creates a dramatic monochromatic effect.
Colourful statement
If you want a pop of colour, and you don’t know where to put it, how about adding it to your trims? Like dark trims, this works best in a room that’s not too visually cluttered; so would be particularly suited to a hallway which doesn’t have much furniture.
Tonal
This technique involves taking your wall colour, and then taking it down a couple of shades and applying it to the skirting. The result is some subtle interest and depth, without adding too much visual clutter. This will also help make a room feel bigger.
Light or muted
And finally, probably the best option for those nervous and just dipping their toe in the coloured woodwork pool, a muted or light tone helps to add some depth, colour and subtle interest to a space.
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