10 Amazing Examples of Painted Trim Throughout the Home
Painted trim is one of my favorite ways to add subtle color and personality to a space without overwhelming the room (my house has plenty of painted trim!). Whether it’s soft blue French doors, sage green wainscoting, or pale pink crown molding, painted woodwork instantly elevates your home and highlights architectural details in a fresh, unexpected way. See today’s examples to see how this decorating treatment enhances a room.
Soft green trim paired with floral wallpaper gives this hallway charming English cottage character. Painting the doors, baseboards, and crown molding ties everything together for a cohesive look.
Deep blue trim along this entryway staircase adds dramatic contrast to the crisp white walls and warm wood treads. This bold color choice turns the stairway into a true design feature rather than just a pass-through space.
Soft blue ceiling beams and window trim frame this cozy cottage living room, creating a calm, coastal feel. The painted trim adds just enough color to complement the stone fireplace and light furnishings.
Light gray-green crown molding and window trim give this family room a tailored, classic look. The muted green works beautifully with the neutral furniture and natural light streaming through the French doors.
Butter-yellow trim and cabinetry bring warmth and cheer to this farmhouse kitchen. The painted trim around the window highlights the sink area and makes it feel like a sunny focal point.
Dark blue painted trim complements dramatically marbled counter tops in a Nantucket kitchen. Brushed gold hardware adds elegance and fine style.
Sage-painted trim and wainscoting give this cozy breakfast nook a charming cottage feel. The soft green grounds the space and works perfectly with the natural wood table and woven chairs. The small, diamond-paned window is rather endearing.
Soft aqua painted trim frames this cheerful dining nook, instantly defining the space and adding a fresh pop of color. The trim beautifully highlights the architectural details while complementing the warm wood table and vibrant coral chairs. Although the colored bottles on the shelf are quite charming, I wouldn’t want to dust them!
Soft blush-painted crown molding adds a sweet, feminine touch to this girl’s bedroom while still feeling refined and timeless. The subtle color highlights the architecture and pairs beautifully with the neutral bedding and light-filled windows. I love this bedroom!
This serene master bedroom features soft blue painted window trim that beautifully frames the space and ties in with the tailored fabric canopy behind the bed (canopies are supposed to be a revived trend in 2026). The subtle color adds depth while still keeping the room light, elegant, and restful.
Photo by Riverside Homes Custom
Painted trim is proof that small details can make a big design impact. It takes a little bit of finesse to paint trim work, but it’s truly worth the effort. I just painted the trim and wainscoting on my staircase (Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams) and I absolutely love it. I’ll show it soon – I need to get my living room wallpapered first!
I love the butter yellow in the kitchen it is a perfect combo. Also starting to love soft greens again.
There is something I love about each of these rooms, especially the ones with green trim. I love the idea of painting the trim an actual color, but I’m not sure if I want to experiment with it in my own house???
This is my favorite post EVER!!! I absolutely love every one of these rooms! Painting the trim darker than the walls is classic and it really highlights beautifully proportioned millwork.
Love that first photo with the wallpaper and the lovely green trim and I could live happily with the butter yellow kitchen. Is anyone else put off by this trend toward wild, dark vein patterns in marble? I can feel myself physically contract just looking at the photos. I have to think that many of homeowners who hop on this bandwagon are going to be sorry they opted for what I think is just an awful fad that will soon fade.
You have found and shown us some of the best examples of painted trim out there!
So pretty and all of them such an inspiration. Loved the first photo. At first I didn’t think I would like a yellow kitchen, but it’s the shade of yellow they used that makes it work I think. You wouldn’t get tired of that shade of yellow. And I thought pink trim would be too much, yet the girl’s bedroom is so sweet. Such a light and pretty shade of pink. Tastefully done. Enjoyed all these examples!
Great examples, I painted my trim in my bedroom and it does make it look very different. If the walls are a white color it does add color to a room and makes a big difference, love painted trim.
Painted trims certainly do give a room a very “finished” look, don’t they?
Beautiful rooms!
Loved the Buttery Yellow farmhouse kitchen!! How would I be able to fine the brand and name of the paint? Thank you!!