Painting trim to look like wood

One of my most frequently asked questions deals with paint colors that coordinate well with wood trim and cabinets. Today, that is what we are going to talk about! Most of the pictures that are submitted and posted on this site have painted white trim or cabinets, which I think looks clean, crisp and makes...Read More

Painting wood trim in a home can be a difficult decision for some. There are pros and cons to both painted and unpainted wood trim.

You can create a realistic wood look that matches the existing woodwork in your home. Follow this tutorial and give your home a beautiful update without the cost of replacing your trims.

Learn how to paint oak trim white with this step-by-step tutorial. You'll need a few supplies and just one hour of your time! This is the quickest way I know to give new life to old or outdated woodwork in your home, apartment, office space, etc. The process couldn't be easier--just follow these instructions for painting DIY projects that will last for years! #HomeAffluence.

To paint your trim or not to paint your trim, that is the question… Well actually, if you’re reading this you’ve probably already decided to keep your wood trim wood - and I applaud your decision! Yes, I still love white paint and preach it far and wide. And yes, I sometimes paint wood trim white

How to Paint Old Stained Wood Trim | Using the proper products and methods, this tutorial walks you through the steps of painting old stained wood trim. The results from dark to white can be very dramatic in just a short amount of time! #painting #white #farmhouse #farmhousestyle

I knew the oak trim and doors would be one of the first things I would change in our new house. Everything about the bones of our new house is exactly what I had imagined, but the finishes and oak trim scream early 90’s. I first transformed oak with this project in our previous home […]

NON-WHITES That Go With Dark Wood Finishes With a focus on updating the oaks and maples of the '90s, it's easy to bypass the slightly (or more) darker

I’ve gotten a lot of questions recently about how I painted the stained trim in our new house, so I thought I’d share exactly how I did it here. The trim in almost the entire house was a very glossy dark stained wood. Here is a before/after of the family room. It is purely a […]

To paint or not to paint {stained wood trim}, that is the question… If you want to incite controversy, tackle the topic of painting woodwork! Devotees of “painting wood is a crime” will defend it with religious fervor. Often this

Great guide on how to paint trim. Step by step tutorial on how to complete this simple DIY and make pretty changes in your home decor.

Sometimes the lowest-impact solution to a problem is the best! That was the case with my recent project helping my client Cathie fix up her dinged-up trim. The trim has shown this wear since Cathie and her husband Kurt moved in, so they weren’t certain how the damage happened. After looking closely

Do you have stained wood trim? The common question is, "To paint or not to paint wood trim." Click to see what I did with my baseboard trim, and why.

A commenter on my Wood Paneling Done Fabulously post asked, “How about a post on houses with natural wood trim, instead of the ubiquitous painted trim? Show us how that can look terrific, too!” I’m on it! In Erin & Rob’s House Tour Survey, they cited the woodwork as their biggest challenge: “It brings such warmth to the apartment but can make things looks really heavy and dark, which is great…if you want to live in an English hunting lodge.

BLUE, GREEN, & MORE for wood trims, cabinets, & floors When it comes to updating and painting a room with wood cabinets, trim, flooring, or

When it comes to painting furniture or trim prep work is key. Some of it sucks to do, but looks amazing in the end. Actually, painting ...

Restoring the original wood trim in your home doesn't require any skill, but it can be very exhausting and labor intensive. Depending on the age of your home, you may have six to seven layers of paint on the original woodwork in your house. Be...

The warmth and richness of oak wood trim can anchor a room with its classic elegance. Selecting paint colors that harmonize with this natural wood can be a delightful design journey. We will explore seven paint colors that celebrate the charm of oak trim and bring out its best qualities in your living space.

To paint your trim or not to paint your trim, that is the question… Well actually, if you’re reading this you’ve probably already decided to keep your wood trim wood - and I applaud your decision! Yes, I still love white paint and preach it far and wide. And yes, I sometimes paint wood trim white