Designer jessica helgerson says the high contrast between white walls and black or dark trim creates an eye opening environment that can raise blood pressure.
Black window trim white walls.
It s a nice tool for creating a fresh pop y bold environment she says.
Because black windows make such a statement they don t always need shades blinds or curtains offering an opportunity for you to sidestep what can be an occasionally costly investment.
Moreover the contrast between the black lines and the white walls and ceilings energize the space and give it a fresh and bold look.
She used an ebony stain in this portland oregon foursquare home to do just that.
I only painted the most interior portion of the trim black and left the surround trim in white.
For the ultimate contrast opt for high gloss black on the trim and a more subtle finish on the walls.
All four kids wanted their trim to be black.
Otherwise the windows would have been big black blocks on the wall.
In the majority of houses trim components such as crown molding and window and door casings are colored bright however these black and white living room living room green white rooms white walls dark walls black crown moldings moldings and trim black molding black trim interior.
I have modern windows so i had to be careful and keep the black trim as thin as possible.