Non-white Trim Color

15 years ago

Hello all.

We are remodeling our "Spanish Colonial meets 70's ranch" home into a mostly Spanish, but a bit eclectic style home. Our office will be right off the foyer with French doors. What I would like to do is paint the trim and the two 24" closet doors in the office in a dark, bold color and then do the walls in something more subdued. My problem is that I am soooo design challenged. I was thinking chocolate brown trim with blue walls, but that seems more contemporary to me, besides the fact that it might be going out of style.

I tried googling some images, but came up with nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions or pictures for me? I like Spanish colors, of course. I like black and brown as well. The rest of the house will be off white trim, so if you think this isn't a good idea, I'd appreciated that opinion.

Thanks for any help!

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15 years ago
Have you considered black? If you do a search for Spanish Colonial Decor, you'll get some stuff. I found this blog and down towards the bottom there is a picture where black trim was used. I know it's not for everyone, but the few times I've seen it done it does look good. There are a lot of photos in this blog that might inspire. Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Decor to Adore
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15 years ago
houseful-

You can find a pic of the black trim in our pantry on the "What's on your counters" thread. Here's a pic of our entry, BM Medevil walls and BM Navajo Red trim, both bold colors, with a little tension in there, but in the space they seem to work.

I really like non white trim and plan to use it more (now that I have taken the plunge, that is).

This was taken at night, so may not be a true representation:

Here's the coat area, above named trim with BM Buttered Yam on the shelving:

Good luck-

sandyponder
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houseful
Original Author
15 years ago
Ooooh! Love the website, Lukkiirish! I most definitely would consider black. My husbands sports paraphernalia has mostly black framing, so that would be perfect. I have to refinish his desk, so maybe a flat black distressed finish would work there. I can always play around with wall color once the trim is finished.

And, WOW, Sandy! That is an amazing use of color. It looks great and I love your doors. You have given me a wonderful idea now for our mudroom.

I'll be sure to post pictures when I am finished. I do have to wait for the electrician to finish here, so it may be awhile.

Thank you both for the ideas!
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