Ask most designers what color they usually paint interior trim — no matter the wall color — and they will tell you the same: white ... The texture of the walls balances out the brightness ...

Trim makes an appearance in just about every room we walk into. Sometimes it stands out and catches our attention right away. Other times it seems to fade into the background and we hardly notice it.

NEW YORK — So you want to paint a room white ... a semi-gloss trim with matte on the walls. And don't forget the ceiling. "More people are thinking of the ceiling as a fifth wall," Grech ...

NEW YORK — So you want to paint a room white ... a semi-gloss trim with matte on the walls. And don't forget the ceiling. ''More people are thinking of the ceiling as a fifth wall,'' Grech ...

One recommended mix is a semi-gloss trim ... wall, it eliminates those boundaries, pulls the colors out of the painting, and brings the painting to life." Martin doesn't like white walls, though ...