Black Doors White Trim: A Striking Look for Interior and Exterior
Black doors with white trim offer a striking contrast that feels both modern and timeless. This versatile pairing works across a range of styles and adds a refined, polished touch to any space. We have gathered some varied examples of ways that you can create a distinct look with a black door and white trim.
Black Door With White Trim and Gray Siding
The Works remodeled this craftsman-style house. They used a black exterior french door with black sidelights and transoms. They added creamy, off-white trim to highlight the black doors and windows.
They used a moody gray siding to keep the look sophisticated and modern.
To create the most contrast, look for a deep black like Tricorn Black SW 6258. If you want a lighter white to complement it, go with Pure White SW 7005.
Black Interior Doors
Painting interior doors black and using white trim is a classic look. Consider this bedroom from Making it Lovely. They paint these classic five-paneled doors with a deep black paint.
They add distinctive brass hardware to complete the sophisticated look. If you like this look, choose a deep black like Black HC – 190 from Benjamin Moore with a close to true white like Chantilly Lace OC – 65.
Black Door White Trim
White trim around black doors makes the door stand out more. It is also less trouble to blend white trim with the rest of the trim in your home.
Painted black doors like this one from the Toronto Interior Design Group look amazing with a high gloss paint.
They used an off-black tone for this door. If you like this look, use a lighter black/dark gray similar to Railings No. 31 from Farrow & Ball.
Interior Doors Painted Black
You don’t have to stop with black interior doors with white trim. Continue the look as Marcusse Construction did in this stylish mudroom with the painted shiplap.
Use a dark black to heighten the contrast between white trim black doors. Or, use a more nuanced black like Soot 2129-20 for a black with a cool blue undertone.
Entry Black Door With White Trim
Black entry doors with white trim look stunning on their own or complementing your other exterior doors.
The right black door will help your home look more chic and sophisticated. Choose a deep black like Black Magic SW 6991 from Sherwin Williams or an off-black like Iron Ore SW 7069. Either way, you can’t go wrong with black.