Trim and doors don’t get nearly as much attention as walls do, but they’re often what makes a paint job look finished — or unfinished. A crisp white trim can sharpen up any wall color, while the wrong door color can throw off an otherwise great room. I’ve split this page into the two areas I get asked about most: trim work throughout the house, and interior doors specifically. Each section below has a gallery of real project photos, along with links to the full write-ups if you want more detail on specific colors, sheens, and finishes. Trim and doors also take more abuse than walls — hands, pets, moving furniture — so I’ve focused these ideas on choices that hold up over time, not just what looks good on day one.
Trim Ideas
The right trim color can make ceilings feel taller, rooms feel more finished, and wall colors pop in ways you wouldn’t expect from white alone.
Read more: Interior Trim Paint Color Guide
Door Ideas
Interior doors are one of the easiest ways to add a little personality to a hallway or room without repainting the whole space.
Read more: Interior Door Paint Color Guide