Anonymous
Post 05/10/2014 10:18     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Anonymous wrote:http://www.redfin.com/VA/Falls-Church/108-E-Jefferson-St-22046/home/12035663

Some examples of colored trim.


Pictures like this are the perfect example of why normal people (i.e. non-designers) probably shouldn't be experimenting with colored trim.








Anonymous
Post 05/10/2014 07:46     Subject: Re:Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
If my house had all those fabulous architectural details, I'd probably do something to make them pop too. None of those examples would work in my colonial, with pretty plain crown molding and regular height ceilings.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 23:45     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
http://www.redfin.com/VA/Falls-Church/108-E-Jefferson-St-22046/home/12035663

Some examples of colored trim.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 19:36     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Dust. Black trim shows dirt and dust. I like to think my cleaning ladies dust the baseboards every week but I'm a realist.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 19:33     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Ugh. 99.9% of the time, coloured trim looks tacky and dated. Trim should not be a vehicle for colour in a room - is should just be the finishing touch to give crisp edges.

Obviously there are exceptions, but I think only in an exceptional, unusual home could the look be pulled off.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 19:16     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Good, thick, tall moldings/trim in semi or high gloss + tasteful wall paper = timeless.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 17:33     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Ah. Yay! So you're that person when I am looking through listings and think to myself "what the hell were they thinking?" Nice to finally meet you! Tell me more about yourself.


+1!!!! HAHA

OP do you also paint your ceilings??


Did you say painted ceilings?





Looks like that guy is sitting in an asylum. Strangely one with a fireplace, but still an asylum.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 17:17     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Pottery barn trend
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 16:32     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
DCUM is full of dumpy moms who don't have style.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 16:30     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
And the mouse. Wtf?
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 16:27     Subject: Re:Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Anonymous wrote:




What happened to her feet? I know I'm supposed to be looking at the trim (which I like, btw) but all I can see are the two casts on her feet.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 16:18     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Ah. Yay! So you're that person when I am looking through listings and think to myself "what the hell were they thinking?" Nice to finally meet you! Tell me more about yourself.


+1!!!! HAHA

OP do you also paint your ceilings??


Did you say painted ceilings?









Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 15:03     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Ah. Yay! So you're that person when I am looking through listings and think to myself "what the hell were they thinking?" Nice to finally meet you! Tell me more about yourself.


+1!!!! HAHA

OP do you also paint your ceilings??


Yes! I do paint my ceilings! I am currently working on it.

Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 09:43     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
why do you care what most people do? do what you want in your house.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2014 09:19     Subject: Why everyone has white trim and colored walls?
I'm okay with black doors, but always prefer white trim. It's just crisp.