If a room has attractive architectural features — or you’re adding them yourself — why leave them white? Even the most avowed minimalist would find it hard to argue with the fact that keeping trim in such a plain shade often makes it look a little, well, ‘standard’. With even a slightly bolder treatment, everything from baseboards to architrave can become an important design element.
That said, skipping white doesn’t have to be all about creating contrast or using multiple paint colors (although, if you’re feeling playful, we've already found the most beautiful trim color combos). Swapping white trim for a similar hue to your walls, for example, creates a contemporary look that makes details appear softer without disappearing or becoming anonymous.
