Joanna Gaines Proves Painting One Often-Forgotten Feature Can Make Your Space Pop

So, you're planning to give your bedroom a much needed facelift. You've chosen your paint colors and wall areas, and are ready to tackle this project head on. But before you whip out those roller brushes, there's probably one feature you've overlooked that can really add that wow factor to your space — the trim. Joanna Gaines, host and star of HGTV's "Fixer Upper," agrees on how much of an impact painted trim does for a room. "The contrast of the dark trim and light walls brings [a] room to life," she tells KILZ. 

If you take a look around your home, you'll discover there is trim in more places than you may think. It's along the baseboards, around your door frames and window sills, bordering the fireplace, and even outlining your accent wall. So, if you really want to make your room pop, don't just focus on the walls, paint the trim too (and no, not only white). You'll want to be intentional about your wall and trim color pairing, choosing paint that contrasts one another. According to Gaines, bright and bold is the way to go. Continue reading to learn how to decorate like Joanna Gaines.

Choosing the right trim color will require some thought. Classic pairings include gold trim to offset a deep, bold wall color or a pop of rich blue against a neutral gray or taupe wall. If you find bright colors to be too risky, opt for more minimalist pairings like cream walls with beige moldings or white walls with charcoal trim. "Even though it's a muted color, it can be a bold accent," Gaines tells Country Living. Neutrals work well with dark wall shades, too, which "Fixer Upper" fans know are common pairings in Gaines' personal paint collection, Magnolia Home. In it you'll see many soft, creamy colors alongside deep earthy and chalky hues.

Remember, the idea is to create a nice contrast. If you paint your wall a deep navy or smokey gray, for example, go light on the trim, and vice versa. And while using the right trim painting technique can help transform the space, precision is also key. You'll need to hand-paint it to cover every nook and cranny (in other words, no quick passes). This will obviously take more time, but if you really want a smooth and flawless finish for your room makeover, it's worth it.