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39 Homes To Inspire You To Paint Your House White with Black Trim

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Why White Houses with Black Trims So Popular?

White houses with black trims are no longer a trend that comes and goes out of style. They are classic and timeless color combinations that have an air of sophistication allowing it to fit in with many different architectural styles. From modern white houses to a fresh white farmhouse or bold Victorian homes to Spanish style or, to create an outstanding look.

Whether your home is modern, traditional, or transitional, white exteriors with black trim make a statement, ensuring your home looks stylish, boosting your curb appeal and home value. 

Black trim is popular because there are many shades and hues available to create the look. You can choose from stark black, ebony, charcoal, onyx, jet, and licorice, among others. White is also available in different shades and hues for the bulk of the home’s exterior. If you don’t want a true, bright white, consider cream, eggshell, ivory, or vanilla.

White also makes a house appear larger and black exterior trim can powerfully impact a space’s appearance and atmosphere, making this trend easy to achieve on new construction as well as remodels. 

Which trims can you add?

Give your white house a whole new look without undergoing extensive renovations by highlighting black accent features, creating an impressive exterior.

Black door

Transform the look of your white house by painting its front door or garage doors a sophisticated shade of black to bring a sense of contrast and drama to your home’s exterior while also making these doors stand out from other features on the house.

Black framed windows and shutters

The combination of white trim with black framed windows elevate your curb appeal to the next level, adding a feeling of luxury. Black shutters add in an extra layer of visual interest and tie in the black paint color through other exterior trim details.

Paint Feature Walls

Create contrast and dimension by painting the balcony, or front porch black. This adds instant visual interest creating a clean, contemporary aesthetic. 

Black shingle and black metal roof

Dark black roof softened with some lighter contrast contributes to a more formal yet sophisticated feel. A black metal roof is not just practical, it provides a stunning contrast between pristine white walls adding a unique and modern touch to your home’s overall look.

Black gutters and downspouts

The color black on your gutters and downspouts, can become a true design element on your home’s white exterior, making a statement and elevating the house’s overall look. Black gutters with white siding creates a bold, modern look that really elevates the aesthetic of the property, and makes a big impact on the curb appeal of a house.

Below Are My Favourite White Homes with Black Trim