18 Painted Trim Ideas to Spruce Up Any Space

Small but mighty, painted trim is an easy (and affordable!) way to make a big impact in your home. Bright colors, moody hues or even classic black and white can be the cherry on top of an already fabulous room. Whether it's exterior trim, window frames, baseboards or crown molding, here's how you can make the most of your home's beautiful features, with just paint.

Spunky reddish-orange (Habanero Pepper by Benjamin Moore) built-ins and window trim give this playful space from HGTV Magazine major style points. Fabric-covered wood cornices above the windows are a nice complement to the geometric windowpanes below. Sky blue walls mellow out the bolder colors.

The designers at Massucco Warner Miller took inspiration from the colors in the wallpaper and painted the trim of this entry space a similar hue. Green and gold paper, with a gilded tiger print, inspired the emerald green trim work. Putting color on the stair risers and spindles, too, makes even more of an impact.

Instead of putting the focus on walls with splashy paper or bright paint color, try making a statement by painting the trim a bold hue, like in this head-turning kitchen. A little bit of deep turquoise (Randolph Blue by Benjamin Moore) goes a long way around the doors and ceiling and on the hood and cabinetry, while a butcher block-topped island helps ground the space.

Window trim painted charcoal black serves as a second hardboard in the cabin-inspired main bedroom of this HGTV Urban Oasis home. Hanging art on top of the trim brings even more focus to the quaint grid panes, while peach drapes and throw pillows add eye-catching contrast.

Trixie Motel designer Dani Dazey used this spring green color (Pesto by Behr) on her back door exterior trim. Paired with rosy plaster siding, the lime hue gives the patio a '50s California feel à la the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Painting the doors and paneling in this bedroom suite the same color as the trim gives it the feeling of a French château. A glossy finish makes this perfectly pink color even more eye-catching. The designer paired it with a vintage-inspired floral wallpaper that highlights the shape of the vaulted ceiling and ties into the color of the lower paneling.

The buttery yellow front door on this pretty Craftsman-style home is made more appealing by the sage-colored trim framing it. Windows trimmed out in the same earthy hue are a nice contrast to the crisp, white siding and highlight the length of the expansive porch.

Wallpaper on the ceiling and walls may have felt like too much in this crafty playroom if paired with simple white trim. Painting the trim a vivid blue divides the pattern, making it easier on the eyes. A funky striped blue-and-gray chair brings together the color palette.

Black and white is a timeless color combo, especially when paired with retro subway tile like in this kitchen from HGTV Magazine, but painting the cabinets and trim (Black by Dunn-Edwards) gives it an edge. A massive island surrounded by director's chair-inspired barstools adds to the kitchen's effortless style.

Ballet pink trim (Calamine by Farrow & Ball) pops on retro paneled walls in this cool kid’s room featured in HGTV Magazine. Coral and light pink bedding plays up the color of the trim, while straw hats and a reeded front nightstand add texture. The use of Roman shades, instead of traditional paneled curtains, highlights the painted trim.

Painting the ceiling, the walls and trim one super saturated shade of blue (Hague Blue paint by Farrow and Ball) makes this kitchen feel like a dramatic little jewel box. Sleek white and gray stone countertops and a cluster of reflective metallic lighting brighten the moody room.

Artful trim painted a glossy navy makes this small-ish dining room from HGTV Magazine feel taller. Navy accents sprinkled throughout the space cleverly force the eye to move throughout the room and take in all of its design elements from head to toe. Keeping the window trim bright white makes the ceiling feel even more special.

Although it's subtle, the fuchsia trim (Can Can by Hallman Lindsay) around this glam kitchen's windows and island legs packs a big punch. The navy fish-scale backsplash is a perfect pairing with the bold color scheme.

The powder room in this HGTV Smart Home took painted trim to the next level by using it on every surface of the petite space. Vertical and horizontal strips of trim painted black build off the baseboards and door frame and create an interesting grid pattern on top of the white shiplap.

Painting the trim on the window and cabinets in this mudroom a peaceful blue (Notable Hue by Sherwin-Williams) made the highly trafficked space a little more serene. Brass hardware brings out the touches of gold in the backsplash and an apron front sink rounds out the space's charming storybook style. "It’s like the sky on a clear day, and seeing it on the cabinets and the window is a breath of fresh air," designer Jenna Gross of Colordrunk Designs told HGTV Magazine.

A grassy shade of green (Lounge Green by Sherwin-Williams) helps immediately draw the eyes of passersby to this picturesque Detroit house featured in HGTV Magazine. Painting the columns, window trim, corbels and the trim along the eaves showcases all of the home's best features.

Mini, chunky windows in this teen space are painted a classic navy and continue onto the custom bunk beds. Farmhouse Fixer designer Kristina Crestin chose to do the baseboards and door trim in the same color to create a seamless transition throughout the kids' space.