How to Choose Wall Colors With Stained Trim

Matching a wall color with stained trim can be a bit of a conundrum. Most stains are dark shades, making it harder to match with lighter, airy wall colors. However, light-colored walls can add life to a dull space, while complimenting dark wooden trim. The bold contrast between a lighter wall and a darker trim can be refreshing.

Instructions

1. 

   Know the color wheel. Color wheels are available online or at hardware stores. Choose colors in close proximity, or directly across from each other for stark contrasts.

2. If you choose a single color for both the wall and trim, lighten the shade of the wall considerably so is doesn't blend with the trim.

3. Go bold. Highlight a dynamic trim and bright walls via contrast. The more dramatic the contrast, the more of an impact it will make.

4. Create an accent wall. Paint one wall a different, yet complimentary, shade from the others. Accent walls are typically well lit in a major traffic area.

5. Paint the ceiling a different color (if you do not want an accent wall.) A darker ceiling with uniformly bright walls will frame the lighter walls between the dark ceiling and trim.