If you’re painting a room, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to paint the trim or the walls first. While there’s no single “right” answer, most professional painters ...

For a more cost-effective option, look for MDF (medium-density fiberboard) trim, which also takes paint beautifully, ...

My go-to trim color for years has been Benjamin Moore’s Decorator’s White, a crisp chalky tone that, when used for trim, makes any wall color pop.

This type of trim is installed near the top of a wall and is used to hang pictures or other decorative items. The cost of picture rail installation typically ranges from $1 to $3 per linear foot.

DEAR DEBBIE: We are moving into a new house and the walls will be stark-white flat paint and the woodwork semigloss white paint. I hope to paint the walls in earth tones (soft clays and greens ...

Transitions between tile and the floor or a wall; 2. Pick a Design. Pick a trim type that complements your tile installation. This is the opportunity to be creative.

When it comes to decorating, there are many elements to consider: flooring, furniture, lighting and accessories. But if you don't get your wall and trim paint colors right, nothing will seem ...

Cleaner lines for pros: “You don’t have to cut into the wall, which can make the process faster,” says Murray. Easier to tape walls than trim: Once the trim is fully dry, it’s often easier ...