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My house was a 1980's horror, loaded with oak everywhere & mauve countertops. We painted the old trim white immediately. Little by little we have upgraded all of the moulding.
My DH builds 10 million dollar plus homes for a living and they mostly have white trim. Some in the more modern style have oak, but its waxed, never stained.
here's what my trim looks like
KellyFG, your picture is adorable, it shows all the details that I like!
Thanks you, all for your input. I was not sure myself about oak trim. After having it for many years I kind of grew tired of it. I think we a leaning toward white/off-white millwork.
One of the reasons I like white trim isn't so much trend but it just lightens a room considerably. To me, when I see a home with dark wood trim, it always reads dark. Something to think about.
One of the reasons I like white trim isn't so much trend but it just lightens a room considerably. To me, when I see a home with dark wood trim, it always reads dark. Something to think about.
Hi southbel, natural or stained trim also reads warmth to some people, when the rest of the home is decorated to "hug" you. Once painted, you always have to paint it. Something else to think about, too.
I have white MDF trim all over and haven't had any problems whatsoever. Of the woods, I really don't care for oak, but you've gotta do what makes YOU happy and what is functional for you. For that matter, I have a bunch of things others don't care for, but I'm happy with the choices and that's what matters.
I have white MDF trim all over and haven't had any problems whatsoever. Of the woods, I really don't care for oak, but you've gotta do what makes YOU happy and what is functional for you. For that matter, I have a bunch of things others don't care for, but I'm happy with the choices and that's what matters.
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