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Trim Paint Color Visualizer

Try New Trim Colors on a Photo of Your House or Room

Upload a photo, name the trim you want to change, and see window trim, baseboards and door casings in white, black, navy or any color on your own home before you buy paint.

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Free account required. New accounts get 2 free renders (watermarked) in most countries, then paid plans.

Trim Before and After

AI-generated sample edits. The before photos are AI-generated sample houses and rooms; the camera angle and light stay the same and the trim changes. Each caption names anything else that changed.

Two-story house with light gray vinyl siding and white window trim, corner boards and door trim, beforeBefore
The same gray house with the window trim, corner boards and roofline trim painted blackAfter
Black exterior trim: the white window trim, corner boards, door trim and roofline boards repainted matte black. The AI also painted the gutters, the downspout and the porch posts black, which we did not list. The gray siding looks a touch lighter; the white front door, the roof and the lawn look the same.
Bedroom with light gray walls, white baseboards, a white paneled door with white casing and a white window frame, beforeBefore
The same bedroom with the baseboards, door casing and window frame painted navy while the door stays whiteAfter
Navy interior trim: the baseboards, door casing and window frame and sill repainted navy, with the paneled door left white. One unrequested change: the walls, especially the corner section on the left, came out darker and bluer than in the before photo. The bed and floor look the same.
Blue-gray ranch style house with cream window trim, cream roofline boards and a cream front door, beforeBefore
The same blue-gray house with the window trim, roofline boards and front door in bright whiteAfter
Cream to bright white trim: the window trim, fascia and gable boards and door trim repainted crisp white, and the porch columns went from cream to white as well. The front door itself also went from cream to white, which we did not ask for. The blue-gray siding looks marginally lighter; the roof, plants and lawn look the same.

How to Preview Trim Colors on Your Own Photo

  1. Take a clear photo. For the outside, stand across the street or at the end of the driveway in daylight. For a room, turn the lights on and get the whole baseboard or door casing in the frame.
  2. Open the paint tool in Custom mode. Upload the photo and name the trim pieces and the color: "Repaint only the window trim, corner boards and door trim matte black. Keep the siding, front door, roof and lawn exactly the same." For a room: "Paint only the baseboards and door casing navy. Keep the walls, door and floor the same."
  3. Compare two or three options. Render a short list, download the results and look at them side by side. Then test a real sample on a piece of trim in daylight and at night before you buy.

Useful for homeowners choosing between classic white and a bold contrast color, for sellers refreshing a house before listing, and for painters who want to show a client the idea first. To change the siding as well, use the exterior paint tool.

Trim Color Ideas to Try

White and soft neutrals

The timeless choice. White, cream or beige trim keeps attention on the walls or siding. Compare a bright white with a creamier one, because the undertone should suit the wall color next to it.

Black and dark contrast

Black or charcoal trim gives light siding a sharp outline and suits modern and farmhouse homes. Check every piece the AI colored, because gutters and posts can go dark too.

Navy and other bold colors

With soft neutral walls, a navy or deep green on baseboards, door casings or window frames adds character. Paint every piece of trim in one room the same color so it reads as one design.

Same color as the walls

Painting the trim the same color as the wall, but in a different sheen, gives a seamless, modern look. Ask for it in Custom mode, then judge the shine in person with a real sample.

Before You Paint Your Trim

  • Fill nail holes with wood filler, sand with 80-grit and then 120-grit paper, and wipe off the dust, as This Old House advises.
  • Seal gaps at the trim edges and joints with paintable latex caulk and let it dry fully before painting.
  • Spot-prime repairs and knots, then prime the trim. If you do not know what paint is underneath, latex is the safer choice, because oil-based paint does not bond well over latex.
  • Glossier sheens are more durable and easier to clean for high-traffic trim such as baseboards and door casings. Satin hides flaws better on older, rougher trim.
  • Paint the trim before the walls, so you can cut the wall paint cleanly over it.
  • Apply a thin first coat, then a slightly heavier second coat, and allow drying time between coats.
  • On a house built before 1978, test old paint for lead before you sand or scrape.

Planning a whole refresh? Try the garage door color visualizer, front door color visualizer and shutter color visualizer so the colors work together.

Trim Paint Color Visualizer FAQ

Is the trim paint color visualizer free?+

You need a free account to generate. New accounts in most countries get enough free credits for up to 2 renders, and free renders carry a small watermark. After that, paid plans on the pricing page give you more renders without the watermark.

Do I need to sign up?+

Yes. Rendering requires an account so your credits and results can be saved. You can sign in with Google or a one-time code sent to your email.

Can it recolor only the trim?+

That is the goal, and you get the best results when you name the parts, for example "repaint only the window trim, corner boards and door trim matte black, keep the siding, front door and roof the same". It is an AI edit, not a mask, so check the result. In our examples the AI also recolored the gutters, a front door and some wall tones, which we have named in the captions. If something extra changed, run it again with a clearer instruction.

Does it work for both exterior and interior trim?+

Yes. Upload a photo of the front of the house to try window trim, corner boards, fascia and door casings. Upload a room photo to try baseboards, crown molding, window and door casings. Say which pieces you mean.

What color should trim be?+

There is no single rule. Guides from paint makers and home publications describe three common choices: a white or soft neutral that keeps attention on the walls, a color close to the wall in a different sheen for a seamless look, or a darker contrast color such as black or navy for a bolder one. Render a few and compare.

Which sheen is used for trim?+

The visualizer shows color, not a precise sheen. When you buy paint, glossier sheens are more durable and easier to wipe clean, which is why semi-gloss is common on trim, while satin hides flaws better on older, rougher trim, according to This Old House. Ask your paint store for the product that fits your trim.

Will it match a specific paint color?+

You can type a color name or a description, but the render is an approximation, not a product match. Screens, camera white balance and daylight all change how a color reads. Test a real sample on a piece of trim and look at it in daylight and at night before you commit.

What photo works best?+

A straight-on photo in good daylight with the trim you want to change fully in the frame. Take exterior photos from across the street or the end of the driveway, and interior photos with the lights on and the whole baseboard or casing visible.

See Your Home with New Trim Colors

Upload one photo and compare a few trim colors before you paint.

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