20 Window Trim Ideas That Will Beautifully Frame Your Views

Casement windows in a living room. — Credit: Courtesy of Window World of Chattanooga

While window trim may not seem like an architectural detail that has much of an impact on the overall design of your room, upgrading the frames, grids, and molding that came with your home can change the whole feel of your space. It also helps to make your windows a focal point, all the better to frame a pretty view.

From intricate shapes to tone-on-tone color schemes that make your windows feel larger, rethinking your trim can make a big difference. Find inspiration for modern, traditional, and vintage spaces—plus many more—with the following window trim ideas.

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Light Wood

kitchen with wall trim — ArchiViz / GETTY IMAGES

Natural wood trim on the frames and grids of these windows is a subtle contrast to the white trim and lower wall paneling, adding warmth that ties into the other wooden elements in the space.

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Arch Elements

modern living room with gold pendants — Brian Wetzel

Soaring ceilings in a contemporary living room let the pretty design of these arched windows stand out. Monochrome trim, walls, and detailing modernize the traditional molding style.

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Simple and Chic

benjamin moore metropolitan swatch in living room — Courtesy of Benjamin Moore

Floor-to-ceiling windows are framed with wide, cream-colored trim finished with vertical and horizontal detailing. Using a light paint color complements the blue-gray walls and sets off the rich hues of the fabric curtains.

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Green Party

biophilic design — Haywoodmade Interiors

This living space is decorated with foliage-patterned paper that connects the room to the adjacent all-glass sunroom. Sage-colored trim coordinates with the paper while providing a soothing accent to the glass walls.

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Coordinating Cabinets

The painted trim on the French doors and sliding window in this sunny kitchen matches the lower cabinets, adding color to the white walls while creating a cohesive finished look.

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Tone on Tone

Enclosed porch with light and dark colors — Molly Culver

Using the same rich blue tone for the walls and woodwork—a painting technique called color drenching—keeps this space soothing (but not dull).

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Wide Woodwork

Enclosed porch with bold color sofa — Jacob Snavely

In a jewel-box-sized space filled with color and pattern, simple white trim with a crisp, square silhouette makes the windows look larger—and doesn't compete with the rest of the décor.

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Outer Edges

Instead of the square grids common to many windows, these single panes are trimmed to create a larger center panel. The black edges contrast with the lighter walls and molding, calling attention to the view.

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Rustic Wood

Mountain interior style — Jon Lovette / GETTY IMAGES

Oversized windows in this wood-paneled cabin are trimmed with pieces that match the walls, camouflaging the finish work and making the windows seem even larger. Cream-colored frames on the end window disappear into the landscape.

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A Slim Square

galley kitchen ideas — Urbanology Designs, Mike Davello

A narrow piece of wood around this kitchen window ties the architectural element into the rest of the space, matching the counter, cutting boards, and open shelving.

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Added Detail

kitchen with patterned yellow and green flooring — Thomas Barwick / Getty Images

The curves of this kitchen's statement range hood are mimicked in the oversized arched window, where detailing in the upper section adds vintage charm to the space.

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High Contrast

black window trim — Amy Peltier/Mary Pat Collins

Dramatic black trim surrounded by wide, white molding gives this cozy reading nook a sleek, modern aesthetic.

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Shades of Gray

open living room with large ceiling light — vicnt / GETTY IMAGES

The dark outlines on these oversized windows create an eye-catching frame for the views from this bright room. Using floor-to-ceiling curtains to cover the edge molding creates the illusion of a single wide window.

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Classic White

For a classic home, divided light windows trimmed in white can't be beat. In this all-season porch, older windows create a traditional feel—but the all-white trim keeps it light and airy. (Note: when shopping for storm windows, opting for ones with black trim can add some chic contrast.)

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Shape and Tone

blue window trim — Sarah Stacey Interior Design/Avery Nicole

Patterned wallpaper, wooden blinds, and a rich blue paint color highlight this small, rounded window in a slope-ceilinged bedroom.

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Breezy Nook

dining room large windows round table — Wing Ho

A good breakfast nook or dining area isn't complete without natural light flowing in. Here, wood trim pairs beautifully with the black-and-white design scheme, offering a tranquil view of the backyard area just beyond.

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Contrasting Tile

modern dark blue and neutral tones kitchen with bright windows — William Abranowicz

Now you're cooking. In this kitchen, the dark window trim matches the drawers and cabinets, while simultaneously juxtaposing the white tile surrounding. So while the windows certainly let the light in, they add a bit of drama too.

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Midcentury Modern

danish daybed in front of bay window — Dana Gallagher

The natural wood and linear furniture of midcentury modern has been an interior design mainstay for decades. Here, the idea looks brighter than ever, with a square window trim that really brings the outdoors in.

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Earth Tones

wing chair in front of green-trim window — Christopher Churchill

Black, white, and wood are common choices for window trim, but green can look beautiful too. It's paired here with a woven bamboo shade, creating a more natural, organic look.

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Bookshelf Wealth

colorful Pittsburgh home tour dining room with window — William Abranowicz

Window trim is important, of course, but it's the nearby décor that really takes it to the next level. In this home, the window is completely surrounded by bookshelves. Their vibrant blue color really makes the windows pop.