Black Doors, White Trim
In Chicago one can find many older homes that possess plenty of character and charm, but still feel a little outdated. These clients often aim to maintain the existing vintage charm while making it feel more up to date with a minimal amount of work.
In this case, paint is a great place to start. Painting a wall can dramatically change the look of a space for a relatively low cost. Painting trim is an additional opportunity to modernize the home in an inexpensive way.
Recently, painting doors black and trim white has become a popular trend. It immediately takes any space from ordinary to elegant, sophisticated, and sharp. Yet, this white and black are still neutral enough to work with any color scheme.
Have simple doors with no trim? Not a problem! Just pick up some decorative trim from your local hardware store and apply it to your doors before you paint!
Here are some of our favorite spaces that utilize this timeless look:
http://www.houzz.com/photos/140478/T-Eatons-Loft-Entrance-contemporary-entry-other-metro
http://www.houzz.com/photos/442609/Contemporary-Bedroom-contemporary-bedroom-philadelphia
Hannah Tindall is a senior associate interior kitchen and bathroom designer in Chicago at Habitar Design. Mitchell Newman is principal at Stratagem Construction, a leading residential Chicago construction company focused on luxury home, kitchen and bathroom renovations in Chicago as well as custom built-ins and cabinetry in Chicago.
