When is it OK to paint the stained trim in my home? The answer is anytime you want to (almost). In Bloomington there are so many homes built in the 20's and 30's that have dark stained trim. So often you hear that you must leave your stained trim as is, or re-stain it, to protect the historical integrity of your home. As I always say, "Own your house, don't let your house own you."Dark stained trim can make any room look old and depressing. Often these homes built in the 20's and 30's do not have high ceilings and large rooms and many do not have a tremendous amount of natural light. Painting the trim can brighten and enlarge the look of the room. It can add a freshness that is very appealing.
When should you not paint your stained trim? There are homes that I have seen with gorgeous trim in beautifully grained oak. The trim is a work of art in itself. Often used in higher end homes built during this period, the home builder used the finest wood and stained it to show off the quality of the product. Also, if you happen to live in a true bungalow style home as shown int the photo and the house has been preserved in it's original style, then you might want to consider if your interest is in preservation.
The bottom line is that if you are planning on living in the home and your taste lends itself to brighter spaces with painted trim, then go ahead and make your house a home...your home.
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