Check out this blue trim PIP

[TEM325]

I saw this on a MLS listing---definitely interesting and eye-catching.

I'm not sure I'd do this blue, myself, but I love the idea of an untraditional trim color.

[McGavin]

It looks like they left the painters tape up.

[kaylie]

I might like it if it was a different color, but not that one. And probably not in a room as traditional looking as that one.

[Deleted]

Dec 23, 2012 9:24:21 GMT -5 McGavin said:

It looks like they left the painters tape up.

That was my thought too.

[ssmjlm]

A friend's mom did this in her house. All of the trim was painted instead of the walls. Then they tried to sell a few years ago and everyone complained about it. So they had to have it all repainted white.

[housegeek]

Are you sure they didn't actually just leave the painters tape up?

[aweilba]

Dec 23, 2012 9:24:21 GMT -5 McGavin said:

It looks like they left the painters tape up.

My thoughts exactly. I don't like it.

[hbomdiggity]

The house I grew up in was was painted more 18th century style, ie white/cream walls or wallpaper and colored trim.

It looked way better than op, but when they built their new house I suggested they go with mostly white trim.

[ohjessica]

I did blue trim in the basement. It didn't turn out so great, but I think it was just due to the color choice. It was too "blue." I should have gone for a navy blue. I love the painted trim look, but you have to select the trim color carefully!

[sailorgray]

I used to live in a home from the 1800's. The walls were white, but the trim was this really pretty green. It was beautiful! That blue in the OP is UGLY.

[bethaboo]

Dec 23, 2012 9:24:21 GMT -5 McGavin said:

It looks like they left the painters tape up.

My thoughts exactly. I had to stare at it to make sure it wasn't just painter's tape. I think it probably could look really cool, but that blue in that room is not it.

[heygrey]

not a fan.

[Deleted]

Yeah, my room as a young kid was somewhat similar (Holly Hobby bedspread on my canopy bed)! It was pretty common in the 1980s. That house was built in the 1890s. I like some colored trims but that looks pretty dated & the blue is not my favorite blue.

[crispnclean]

I think painted trim can look great, but that shade is all wrong.