I am painting the trim in my bedroom off white (called antique white) and it's a semigloss.?

Question

It is in fact a little bit creamy/buttery white. Do I paint my closet doors that colour too? Or should I paint my closet the same colour as my walls? The wall colour is yet to be determined neither is my new bedding (getting a whole new bed) but I love the combo of pink & brown (strawberries & chocolate). My furniture is med brown stained maple and the room gets very little light as it is a converted garage -- long & narrow with 2 small garage style windows. Any help would be much appreciated - I'm very indecisive.

Answer 1

I just had my bedroom redone. This is what I did....painted the walls a light sage green (flat paint). Painted the ceiling and all the doors (including the closet) an off white. Ceiling flat paint, doors semi-gloss. Then I got some crown moulding, its very inexpensive, painted it high gloss pure white and the room looks wonderful.

Answer 2

I have a similar colour on my trim in my bedroom. I have painted my walls a strong yellow and have painted my closet doors a slightly lighter shade of the strong yellow. I'm very happy with the result. Keep in mind -- do you want your doors to stand out, or blend in. I find the doors painted almost the same colour as the walls blends them in. Unless you have beautiful doors, don't highlight them. As your room gets very little light, you have to be careful going with dark colours. If you do, you must compensate with artificial lighting -- pot lights, table lamps, floor lamps.

Answer 3

I would paint the closet doors the same color as the trim. That's what we most commonly do in our business. I work for a painting company =)

Answer 4

I am a pro. the answer and only answer is YES! Doors have to have a gloss finish for durability. I think trim and door matching are a must. Sounds good so far enjoy.

Answer 5

It makes perfect sense for the trim to match the closet doors. No matter what other colors you use.. your "wood work" will match.

Happy Decorating!