Wood trim makeover

If you’re moving into an old home you’re probably facing a sea of dark wood trim and crown molding. While this is a common feature in old craftsman and bungalow homes, it may not be a style for everyone. As a new homeowner you may want to change up the old world look and make…

Let’s talk paint this week! But first, why has only one person chastised me for painting the woodwork so far? People. I expected more outrage. (I still get the occasional comment on this post from 2010 about it.) OK, for real though. I’ve always maintained that we may paint the woodwork on the second floor. Victorian houses like mine were usually built with the nicest, most expensive materials on the first floor in the common areas, and lesser grade materials were used in the utilitarian…

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We really love the dark wood trim in our house, and it's a major factor when selecting paint colors. We're in the process of painting the main portion of the house white (or some variation

Hey heads up: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. We started the year with some pretty optimistic ideas about what big projects we could tackle this year – I even made a lofty 2018 project plan post about it. A new kitchen was a front-runner for our big-budget project for the year, but we soon realized the kitchen we want just isn’t in the cards for 2018. We let ourselves be bummed about it for 24 hours and then set…

In the past, white has been the standard color for trim, and people have put very little thought into what to do with their trim from a decor point of view. Leaving the trim in its natural wooden state with a layer of varnish to protect it has also been a popular option in years gone by; however, painting trim in a colored paint is a trend that has been gradually taking off, and we are now seeing homes with trim in all sorts of shades. Here we will look at some of the best paint colors for…

When getting wood flooring, whether matching your trims with the floor is a good idea will linger in mind. Your trim, especially the baseboard, should seamlessly blend with the floor. But the million-dollar question is; should the trims and floor have the same color for a seamless blend? It is not a requisite for your […]

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We used wood filler and less than $100 in wood trim to completely transform and update old kitchen cabinets. How to do a kitchen remodel on a budget!