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Should I paint the trim around the window black?

last year



I’m thinking about painting the window trim black and keeping the crown molding around the ceiling white. For the door, I’m considering staining it a darker shade to add contrast, and painting the door casing white for a clean finish.


Also, I’m planning to replace the shower curtain with a fixed glass panel for a more modern look.


What do you think, does that combo work?

Comments (18)

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    Yes to all of it! The black frame would be beautiful! That is really cute wallpaper. What is that called?


    Oh, I did not absorb the fixed glass panel part. That I'd forego for the reason mentioned by @la_la Girl below, and the fact that it is still very open to the air and chilly if not in a warm climate year round.

  • last year

    Have you showered with a fixed glass panel? I often stay in hotels with this design and it can require getting wet while reaching around to turn on the water - so just a vote to think about faucet access

  • last year

    I love black trim, but, no, I dont think you should paint around the window black. All trim should look alike. As for the door, well to look right and blend into your bathroom, both the door and the trim, should also be painted all white. The door right now, goes with nothing, and is the elephant in the room.

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    I'd keep the trim and the window white, the sill is nice as an accent in black. Definitely keep the crown white, it's part of the ceiling.

    I'd swap the tension rod for white, if you are keeping the white shower curtain.

    and a white bath mat. The floor tile is so pretty, the black rug looks like a black hole.

    a fancier ceiling fixture... semi flush mount


    .https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/c/ceiling-lighting/semi-flush-mount-ceiling-lights?t=31393&featuredproduct=34986508&featuredoption=66967413&ci_sku=39207941-000-000&cnc=US&cid=323883&type=pla&targetid=&track=pspla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pspla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18578901115&gbraid=0AAAAAD_EGx9KQ4Nq85FvZWI6pFZ6_cIYx&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkaazyJ_RjgMVKgnvAh0FBB8iEAQYDCABEgJBNfD_BwE

  • last year

    I would like it black.

  • last year
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    Paint all trim in the bathroom white including around the window. You don't need it to become the focal point.


    The wood door is gorgeous. I can see it being stained darker walnut tone. Please don't paint it.


    I'd get a contemporary brass rod - no bell shape on the ends - and stick with a shower curtain. Have you used glass panels on tubs? I have at friend's homes and in hotels and the water always ends up on the floor. Plus you have to stick your head in the shower to turn the water on.


    For a modern moment, get a modern brass light fixture.


    I have loved that sink for a long time. Nice to see it in an actual bathroom.




  • last year

    I prefer the all the trim in the room to match so I would keep the window white. If you do keep the shower curtain, raise the tension rod up. This way, when the shower curtain is closed, none of the window will show. Also, the shower curtain wont be dragging on the floor. Can we see a picture of your closet trim?

  • last year

    I would reconsider the half panel idea. It does cause water to get on the floor. It can also allow cool air inside where you’re showering. Buy a more interesting black-and-white shower curtain and raise the tension rod a bit.

    This is a classic old-style b&w bathroom. The floor is wonderful. If you feel you must paint the door, I would do it white only on the inside to match the bathroom. However, if every door in your house looks like this one, leave it alone.

  • last year

    Instead of a fixed panel, you could do an all glass slider. The hardware can be either an accent (black) or completely disappear. I always cringe when I see those fixed panels in a hotel bathroom.

  • last year

    Agree with adding an upgraded rod cut to size (i have ordered these from signature hardware) a custom shower curtain from Etsy can help it fit better and look more crisp/tailored

  • last year

    I would not. Will look choppy & disjointed, IMO. Trim should all be the same color. And, if you paint it black, decide you don't like it, it's a real B to go back to white. As in adding several more layers of paint to the trim.

    Would not do the fixed shower panel, either. Bathroom doesn't need or want a more 'modern' read. Would swap out the black rod for one that matches the other metal color, whatever that is. I would have opted for all chrome for this bathroom but go with what you like best. Move the shower rod up a bit higher and hem the curtain.

    Also, would not stain the door a darker color. Either clear finish or paint it to match the trim & the other door.

  • PRO
    last year

    With the mostly white tile surround I wouldn't paint the window frame black.


  • last year

    Just here to say I have a glass panel on the tub/ shower in my renovated bathroom, and a glass panel in a newly built shower, and shower water containment is not a problem at all. Before the renovation I had a shower curtain, and this is definitely an improvement. I can easily reach the shower control knobs to turn on the water without getting wet.

  • last year

    @chinacatpeekin - When you turn the knobs on for the shower, are you already undressed, in the shower, and reaching forward with your head out of the line of the shower stream? Is that how you manage to turn it on without getting wet? Or does your panel hinge so you open it up from the outside for access to the knobs?


    I too have heard people say they don't get the floor wet in showers like this. I wonder what the factors are that cause such different experiences.

  • last year

    Just here to say I have a glass panel on the tub/ shower in my renovated bathroom, and a glass panel in a newly built shower, and shower water containment is not a problem at all. Before the renovation I had a shower curtain, and this is definitely an improvement. I can easily reach the shower control knobs to turn on the water without getting wet.
    ETA Sometimes I’m undressed when I lean in to turn on the water and sometimes not- it’s easy to avoid the shower stream. The glass is a fixed panel- maybe it would leak underneath if it was hinged…

  • last year

    Before committing to a fixed glass panel, I suggest you consider all the ways you use the tub and how the panel will limit access to the tub from outside the tub.

    Do you ever take a bath in it? Have to clean a tub ring?

    Bathe a dog or small children?

    Use it for cleaning or soaking anything? For instance, I used a tension rod to hang mini blinds in the tub for cleaning them several onces upon a time...

    Wash collard greens in it?

  • PRO
    last year

    I use this style glass shower screen the hinged door makes the water turn on very easy


  • last year

    Have a “half moon” cut in the glass on the control wall. Then you can get you hand in to turn on the faucets without getting wet.

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