Joanna Gaines Reveals The Perfect Timeless Paint Shade For Trim And Molding

Joanna Gaines used her interior design expertise to complete stunning home transformations on HGTV's "Fixer Upper" for years, so you may want to take her trim and molding paint color recommendations into consideration if you have your own project coming up. When it comes to trim and molding, it's always a good idea to opt for something timeless to prevent your home from looking outdated. Gaines' preferred paint color is just that — a strong pure white that will never go out of style. This might just be the perfect color for your trim too.

"I love a strong pure white trim around doors and windows to really make the architectural elements of the home stand out," the HGTV star said of the timeless paint color during an interview with Home shared to YouTube. If you're interested in using the same shade in your home, you might be happy to know that Gaines' own line of interior paint, Magnolia Home, includes the exact color she described. The shade is called True White and you can order it right to your home if you would like to use it to brighten up your trim or molding. Feel free to search for the best white paint color for your space if that shade doesn't suit your preferences.

Considering all of the perks of using pure white paint on trim and molding, it's no surprise that Gaines loves it. Not only does the shade make your trim stand out, it can also brighten up an otherwise dark room. Take walls coated in deep green or blue paint shades, for example. Painting the trim a white color in these spaces helps break that darkness up. Alternatively, when trim or molding is painted white in a room with bright walls, the space then feels open and airy. Meanwhile, white trim against white walls is beautifully cohesive.

It's clear that white trim is incredibly versatile. However, when it comes to a pure bright white shade like the one Gaines recommended, you have to be careful about using it in rooms that get limited natural light. Unfortunately, bright white trim can appear gray in these spaces. If you live in a region where a small amount of natural light shines through your windows for much of the year, you may want to steer clear of bright white trim paint as well.

Consider opting for a different color in these cases. If you would still like to make your trim white, however, choose a yellow white to avoid the shade coming off gray to the naked eye. The finish of your trim paint is also something to consider. The True White shade within the Magnolia Home line comes in eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss finish options. You may want to opt for the semi-gloss finish since this is most commonly used for trim.