One of the most satisfying gardening jobs is laying mulch for the first time. When done well, it creates an instantly defined, crisp appearance to your garden beds, and can make any landscaped area look polished and beautiful.
22.05.2024 - 19:09 / bhg.com
James Carriere
If you live in a house that was built or renovated between the early 1990s and 2000s, you likely have the infamous orange oak trim that many homeowners have since painted over. It's a home decor controversy that's been debated for years—some homeowners despise the warm trim in their homes while others wouldn't dream of painting over the wood.
However, warm wood tones seem to be more popular recently than years prior. What does this mean for those who are itching to paint over their oak trim? Should you wait it out and hope it truly does make a comeback? Or is it a trend of the past that should be forgotten and covered with a fresh coat of white paint? We asked three different interior designers for their opinions on the design conundrum, how they see the wood trim in the future of design, and how to make oak trim appear more modern.
As warm wood accents become more popular in home design, homeowners might be wondering if they should keep their oak trim rather than paint over it. Mina Lisanin, founder of ML Interiors, explains that the recent interest in the '90s aesthetic has an impact on the growing popularity of oak trim.
«While white trim can create a clean, modern look, some people may eventually regret painting all their trim white as it can feel too sterile or lack character. However, it largely depends on personal taste and the overall aesthetic of the space,» Lisanin says.
Lisa Henderson, principal architect and interior designer at Harvest Architecture says that she suspects oak trim will indeed make a comeback, «although many of us who grew up in the late '70s and early '80s will cringe at that idea,» she says.
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Gabriela Eisenhart, founder and head of design at Silo Studios, also
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