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GEAnd while we are at it, let’s paint the doors too 🚪 🙌🏼
Whether it’s a contrast shade to the walls or a full colour drench, painting your skirting & woodwork will instantly elevate your interior scheme & here’s why:
1. It can make the room feel taller & more cohesive:
Painting skirting the same colour as the walls removes the visual break at floor level, creating a continuous wash of gorgeous colour. This makes ceilings feel higher & the room calmer, more modern & intentional.
2. It adds depth and layering:
Using a darker shade on the skirting than the walls grounds the room visually.
Dark skirting + lighter walls = elegant, tailored look
Tonal skirting (same colour, deeper shade) = subtle sophistication
3. It can highlight architectural detail:
If you have deep or decorative skirting like me, colour can celebrate it rather than hide it.
A contrast colour turns the trim into a deliberate design feature instead of just being a background filler.
4. It hides scuffs better:
The bonus 🙌🏼. Darker skirting shows less wear than white - especially in hallways, family rooms, or homes where pets & kids maraud.
5. It connects the palette:
Skirting painted in the same colour as doors, window frames, or cabinetry ties the scheme together & makes the whole room feel curated rather than pieced together.
I rest my case. Have I convinced you?
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