Many have done this myself included yes it is ajob but I just do one room at a time when I have time. I would like to see your situation since IMO front doorscan often be different both in style and color including the trim.

It sounds like you want to paint all the trim. I would go for it!

Patricia - I was wondering if it was the case that the front door could be different . I wanted to build up the trim a bit around the door but as the other trim is very simple I wasn’t sure it would look out of place. I’ll post a pic in the morning.

can we get a picture? Is the trim you're talking about that 90's oak trim?

Hi Abby is this the thread you wanted me to comment on?

Yes - and here is a photo -

Please ignore the blue - its going away.

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An experienced painter should be able to pretty closely match the trim stain color.

So if I go with painting the trim ---- and the door of course - --- the next question of course is what colors to use. Ideas? I was actually considering wallpaper for the foyer. Something neutral and textured. Maybe peel n stick at first to see how it looks---

What colors do you have in your home?

IMO a front door can have different trim and color compare to all the other doors in the house

I love a black interior door with beautiful new brass or brushed nickel hardware....Kjoy another Houzzer did it in her foyer and it looks beautiful...let me see if I can post a image fir you....

Before and after...what color is the trim around the door right now? With a wood stain a dark door would make the trim stains blend more if they are a bit different...

No trim around the door right now- I took it off. The pic I posted shows the door without trim (I know it is hard to see that in the pic). But is was stained a medium yellowish-brownish-red. The exterior of the door is a very dark black / brown/ bronze color. I experimented with blue on the interior side of the door but I don't like it very much. Not awful (well, yes, maybe awful) - the exact colors are not right for the effect I wanted.

Colors inside that are "structural" are warm browns / yellows. House was built in 1986 with few updates other than what we have done.

There is beige carpet in hallways and BR's and DR, off white ceramic tile in foyer, yellow-brown ceramic tile in the kitchen, maple wood floors in the LR.

Walls & ceilings are off white other than an accent wall in the library that is BM "Shadow".

We have brought in a lot more color - splashes of red, orange, green, pink (!) in the TV room- energetic colors. The LR/library is cooler with blues, purples, greens.

The foyer remains a little "blah" other than a couple of art pieces that are up.

I SO much appreciate the help and suggestions / advice. Thanks!

Beth- I dont think it is 90's oak trim. The house was built in 1986 and it looks as though the trim hasnt been touched. Im not sure what kind of wood altho it isnt pine.

Ahha! I sanded down a piece today. It's oak.