What paint colours work best with stained wood trim? I generally select neutral colours when I am painting a room with natural wood details, whether cabinets or stain-grade trim. Greens, greys, whites and beiges are no-brainers. Warmer colours, like orange, brown, rust and red, work too, but the deeper tones of these colours work best. Here are 11 great spaces that I think got the choice of paint colours right.

Creamy white works with honey- and amber-toned trim. I like creamy whites in an eggshell or pearl finish for just a little bit of sheen. Save a flat finish for ceilings; a little bit of sheen will make cleaning minor scuffs on walls easier.

White is an obvious choice with wood trim. Stay away from bright white and look for something with milky undertones.

My favourite neutral with wood trim is green. The olive-toned greens are the best. Greens work with red, brown and blonde woods.

Beige, tan and ivory work great with light and dark shades of wood. Notice the wood floors are a contrasting colour to the trim. The contrast is nice with the trim, while the darker colours are highlighted again in the rug.

Cream is also a beautiful choice, but be careful not to confuse cream with yellow. Yellow is not a good choice for wood trim, in my opinion.

Grey is a winner with soft, blonde or weathered wood tones. Here the cabinets under the stairs and tread colour are a perfect choice with the weathered wood ceiling.

“Greige” is a great neutral with wood trim. The trick is the right shade. Go toward a warmer greige if you have red-toned trim or cabinets, like cherry or mahogany.

Light blue with subtle grey undertones works great with a medium-toned walnut. Here it blends beautifully with the wood beams and white trim.

Turquoise and aqua shades can work too. This great shade of aqua evokes spring and looks great with the amber-toned ceiling.

Grey and brown can work with black trim or cabinets. Make sure the shade you select provides contrast.

Oranges, rust and red work with many wood trim colours. Try earthy reds and oranges with brown undertones.