A quick and easy way to add a pop of color and personality to a space is by painting the door.
Painting interior doors darker than walls.
A coat of color that s a shade lighter or darker than the walls will do but paint any recessed areas white if you want to slightly highlight raised panels or designs.
If you choose a paint from a typical sample strip you can usually go up or down one colour to find your tint or shade you will probably find your tone the colour with grey added on a different strip.
It s crisp and modern but somehow mellower than the other way around.
Try a dark hued paint that is several shades darker than your wall paint to create a sense of depth.
And it s easy enough to change if you get tired of it.
Combine the two and i m in design heaven.
Using a lighter tint darker shade or greyed out tone version of your wall colour is an excellent way to complement your wall.
Today i wanted to merge my two dream worlds and share some of the prettiest interior door paint colors to inspire you to see the possibilities.
And it works in any style room with any style trim.
Painting trim darker than walls if you want to create a contrasted look or bring focus to your windows or door frames choosing a trim paint color that is darker than the walls of a room can be an ideal choice.
Let the wallpaper decide for.
Darker than the walls in my remodel i decided at the last minute to paint the trim a little darker than the walls.
Here are some gorgeous interior doors with paint colors that will add instant character to your room.
Window fabric favorite dinnerware and majolica are good sources for colors.
Painting the woodwork darker than the walls focuses attention on window and door frames.
Over the last couple of years veering off the traditional all white track and painting interior doors a non white color has really surged.
If painting the door in a darker color paint trim first allow it fully dry for at least 24 hours protect it with painter s tape then paint the main portion of the door.
As i mentioned my previous house was painted deep chocolate brown on the doors and with my creamy white walls it was a good mix and i loved that color there.
Take a look at the picture example below in which the wall of the entry is warm gray that is combined with white wainscoting trim.
But i just like to shake things up a little and paint my interior doors a different color than just white.
Much like painting a piece of furniture it s a way to add color without making a big commitment.