The Surefire Way To Tell When It's Time To Upgrade Your Trim

Trim, it's not something the average home owner puts a lot of thought into. After all there are so many more important features in a home, right? Well, yes and no. Flooring, paint color, and lighting matter a lot — especially if you plan to sell — but trim can make or break a room. Think of it like your home's accessories, you wouldn't pair a gold statement necklace with a simple sundress, would you? So why are you keeping honey oak trim in your 2020s styled home? There are plenty of other good reasons you should consider upgrading your trim as well. Trim takes the brunt of daily life, and that's very apparent when you can see the wear and tear of your family's day-to-day living for the last 10 years on its surface. 

Instead of trying to clean those strange yellow stains off your stair trim, maybe it's time for a new paint job. There are some trendy colors that are replacing outdated white trim you could choose to extend its life a little longer. Or, maybe you're just ready for an upgrade because your trim and baseboards have seen better days and it's time to start fresh. Admit it, the days of heavy-looking 90s molding or the dark wood trim of the 80s, have come and gone, and it's time to update your home to a more minimalist and simpler look. When your trim looks like it's not even from the same decade you were born in or is showing years of wear and tear, that's the surefire way you know it's time to update it.

Your trim includes the baseboards, molding, window frames — essentially, it's the frame of your home design. And, if your frame doesn't match your aesthetic, it can throw the whole feel of your home off. Considering how much time you spend in your house, it should feel like a sanctuary, not an uncomfortable pair of jeans. If your style has matured and you want something that is going to last and has enough versatility to work with any future design changes, there are a few options to consider.

Craftsman or modern style trim is the way to go. These are simple, classy, and will work with almost any design style. Because these trims are a very basic shape and don't have a lot of ornate details, they aren't going to compete with whatever design style you choose for your rooms. They can also easily be updated with any color trends by adding a coat of paint. Finally, you might want to consider using trim that is made out of wood. The key argument for using wood for your baseboards and trim is that it's extremely durable, can handle multiple paint color changes, and stand up to your family's abuse.