Interior trim or exterior trim?

It may also help to post drawings of the design and what the trim is like.

WARNING: Posting your entire floor plan opens you up to facts you may not want to know, but should. Be prepared for suggestions that will make for a better design. Keep a thick skin, open mind, sense of humor, and a glass of wine within arms reach. You may not enjoy it, but everyone else will and you will be better off in the long run if you heed well the advice.

This is for interior trim. I will get some pics of ideas to put on here

This used to be very common in the old days. So you can go ahead, knowing it’s completely acceptable and financially smart, too. No need to post your plans... unless you're a masochist. 🙂

It can be done, but carefully. Areas of concern would be where spaces connect with other spaces and the overall continuity of the homes design. Variety is the spice of life but not everyone likes habaneros.

Haha! I love that analogy. I like a little spice in my life. The wood stain will be consistent throughout the main floor, carrying through the kitchen, master, laundry areas. The white will be upstairs only with white interior vinyl windows to match. There shouldn’t be any place the connect. I appreciate the reply!

We did it in two different houses...in Colorado mountain townhouse, painted trim in the great room, which is the 2nd floor. It matches the cabinets...we have wood ceilings and floors. The two lower levels have hickory trim to match the doors and floors. At home base in Maine, the old cottagy part of the house has white trim, and the newer 1980’s part of the house has cherry. Transition point in CO....

The trims will transition at either the top or the bottom of the stairs. Additionally, if you have any views of the other floor (e.g. balcony hallway, door across from the end of the stairs), the difference will be obvious.

Me, I'd do it either all wood or all paint. Trim is a supporting player not the main attraction. Don't give a bit part to 2 actors.