Should Crown Molding Be the Same Color as Baseboards?

MYTH: Everything should match

Painting all window and door trim, crown molding and baseboards the same colour provides consistency, but is not a rule. For example, only black baseboards will anchor a room while having only black crown moulding will frame the ceiling and draw your eye up.

Does crown molding color have to match baseboards?

Baseboards and crown molding do not have to exactly match. Instead, they should have a similar element to help create a cohesive look.

What color should crown molding be?

Crown molding is usually painted white, as this has been known to make the room look bigger and tie everything together. However, this is not a hard and fast rule. Crown molding can be painted to match the ceiling, the walls, or other trim.