We are in the final stages of adding 1900 sf of space below our existing home. A project we started a few years back and put on hold when the housing market was wavering. We didn't want to overbuild for our area. We originally built our home in 93 when honey oak, polished brass and shades of green were popular. Everything has been painted to a neutral Sherwin Williams color called Brown Sugar which matches well with the tone of the honey oak. All our existing windows and doors, mantle and hearth, bathroom vanities, window seats and built in's are all honey oak. The house design leans towards a transitional style. We are having trouble deciding whether to install the same oak trim in the lower addition for continuity or use a darker oak trim, or just install painted trim which would keep the cost down but give the new floor a different look which I'm not too crazy about. We have 3 solid oak french doors leading to the exterior decks that I stained a darker shade than the honey oak. I think that the honey oak is nice but it seems out of style and I like the clean look of painted trim. Before making the investment in more oak to wrap all the window casings, trims and baseboards for the addition as well as the stair case I was looking for ideas that may be helpful.