Should I Paint My Woodwork?

If you have a newer build, painting your trim may work out much better than in a home that is 100 years old. If you have an older home, you probably have some high-quality stained woodwork. ... Even so, some older homes can still benefit from painting trim.

Will I regret painting my wood trim?

Well, the answer is simple. It really doesn't matter. Either way, you are going to need to take care to avoid overpainting either the wall or the baseboard trim. Personally, I find it easier to paint trim and baseboards first.

Is painted woodwork in style?

Painted woodwork is a fresh look, she notes, and it's been going strong since 2010. In recent years, she has seen the white warming up a bit, shifting to warm gray.