Guide to Choosing Paint Color for House Trim

Whether you want to paint indoor or outdoor trim, color is important. The color of your trim in conjunction with the color of your house or walls can create visual effects that can dramatically alter a room or house's appearance.

Locale Considerations

Location plays a role in color choices for trim, particularly if you're talking about the outside of your home. Bright, bold colors are more acceptable of you live on the outskirts or in a city, but those colors may be too bold for a rural neighborhood.

Creating Depth and Eye Appeal

Choose colors for your trim that coordinate to create the type of feeling you want in your rooms. Using a slightly lighter shade of your wall color for your trim can make a room look larger and more airy. Choosing a different color may result in a more visually pleasing effect.

Creating Mood and Ambiance

Colors fall into categories of mood and ambiance. They can dictate how we feel on a subconscious level. Red, yellow and orange are warm colors. Blue and green are cool colors. White, gray, brown and tan are neutral. Selecting the appropriate color categories can help ensure your room projects the mood you want to set.

References

• Exterior-House-Paint-Colors.com: Exterior House Paint Colors-The Best of the Best
• House Painting Tutorials: Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Color for Woodwork