17 Simple yet Attractive Bathroom Trim Ideas to Add a Finished Appearance

One of the most popped-up questions in interior designs is, what is the difference between trim and molding.

Molding is a general classification of any type of woodwork produced in the mill, usually decorative, that adds non-structural ornamentation or details and beauty to the room.

On the other hand, trim is a broad term that refers to all molding in a room, including baseboards, door casing, window casing, and such.

Bathroom trim can be a window case in the bathroom or a door case that frames the opening of the shower stall. Bathroom trim can also be a border to separate the tiles and the walls, the top of the wainscoting.

Most of the time, the bathroom has two areas, waterproof walls and usual walls.

The waterproof walls are usually made of tiles. To separate the tiles and the painted walls, trim is needed. Basically, a trim is needed to add a finished appearance.

In some cases, the trim in the bathroom can also be an accent to the entire wall.

For instance, you can create a contrast using the trim and add a splash of color. This works better if you have a neutral color palette.

Have some fun with the trim by painting it in a bold color or vibrant shade. Or, you can also make a statement to represent something using the trim.

Want to get more details about the bathroom trim? Check out the ideas below:

1. Wood Baseboard Bathroom Trim in Benjamin Moore – Mascarpone Color

In a traditional bathroom, it’s normal if the color palette is soft, calm, and muted.

In this bathroom, the homeowners want everything to be simple and bright. Thus, the main color is white with several shades to complement each other.

The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore – Palace White #956. The walls look more beige than white under the soft yellow glow from the recessed lights.

Therefore, the bathroom trim for the windows and baseboard is painted in a starker shade to subtly contrast the wall.

It seems that the baseboard and the window trim are made of wood. As a bathroom trim, wood has its own pros and cons. When it gets wet, the wood baseboard won’t swell. Plus, wood baseboard can be painted to achieve a certain look in your bathroom.

This wood baseboard and window trim is painted in Benjamin Moore – Mascarpone, which is similar to the ceiling.

The only downside of having wood baseboard and trim is that it’s easy to collect dust, so you have to clean it regularly to keep the polished look.

2. Clean and Elegant White Look Idea for Bathroom Trim

Similar to the previous picture, this bathroom also features a traditional look. That’s why the main color is simply white with a glass element.

The trim is used to case the shower stall door and the next room, which seems to be the toilet. The door trim connects the shower stall and the toilet.

The designer added crown molding at the top of this trim to create a more elegant look, which looks overhanging from the main trim. This is an excellent idea if you use similar paint to the rest of the walls.

Some people prefer to keep everything simple with no contrast. If you’re one of them, consider using another thing as an alternative to distinguish between the trim and the walls.

Combining white walls, white trim, white floor, windows, and glass elements will surely make your bathroom look bright and more spacious than it actually is.

This is the kind of traditional look you should opt for if limited space is your problem.

3. Wooden Bathroom Trim Idea at the Top of the Wainscoting

Consider using farmhouse style for your bathroom for a more cozy and inviting look.

This bathroom has a great wood element, and the designer combined it with white walls and a beige backsplash. What a warm combination.

The wainscoting and the trim are stained-grade knotty pine with a V-groove. The natural pattern of the wood in the wainscoting and the trim delivers a classic look, similar to the vanity.

The vanity is made of another species of wood, which is a bit darker than the trim at the top of the wainscoting.

Actually, there is another trim over the vanity, the one that separates the backsplash and the wainscoting. This trim on top of the backsplash is completed with crown molding to increase the elegance.

The beige trim blends seamlessly with the backsplash and the countertop, similar to the wainscot trim that blends with the paneled wood.

The window trim is also made of a similar wood species to the wainscot trim. It seems that the designer used a craftsman style for this window trim because it looks thick and prominent.

There’s even a deep sill that can be used to place some items as a display rack. Leave it bare if you want to avoid any clutter.

4. Overhanging Bathroom Trim that Can be Used as a Rack

This is another bathroom trim that is placed on top of the wainscoting, to separate the wainscoting area and the wall.

This wainscoting is also made of a wooden board, painted in white. It makes a basic canvas for the soft mint walls around.

Instead of creating a crown molding with an overhanging look on edge, the designer created a sill-like area, a deep trim that can be used as a display rack.

This is an excellent idea if you’re struggling to find more space to put some items, be it decorative items or toiletries.

In this bathroom, the wainscoting trim is used as a place for decoration to complement the mint walls.

This bathroom trim blends into the cabinets, the sink, and the panels. No wonder, because these white elements are supposed to subtly contrast the brighter colored wall.

The mirror over the sink is also framed in a white finish to match the bathroom trim.

5. Black Bathroom Window Trim in an All-White Design

Making a contrast out of your bathroom trim is also possible.

There is no need to add bright and vibrant colors if you prefer to keep it simple. Like in this Victorian bathroom, the color palette is black and white, a classic combination that can fit into any design.

See how every element in this bathroom is carefully picked and finished in black and white, from the floor tile to the trim and the walls.

The window trim and the baseboard are both painted in black. The window trim seems to be made of metal, which delivers a sturdy look and durability.

A crown molding at the top of the window trim adds up the ornate element in this bathroom, a must-have key element in a Victorian style.

The baseboard, on the other hand, is made of painted wood. Even though they are made of different materials, they complement each other.

These bathroom trims dramatically contrast the super white wall.

Black bathroom trim is not too common, but it can offer an elegant look, especially if you’re able to pair it with other light shades. Such combo is timeless, a balancing contradiction to liven up your bathroom.

6. Bathroom Trim in Farrow & Ball – Parma Gray that Matches the Cabinet

Just because bathroom trim is the least element that people pay attention to, it doesn’t mean that the trim should always be in a neutral color, like black or mostly white. You can create a unique look through the trim too.

See this bathroom, for instance. Even though this is a traditional bathroom, the homeowners don’t want to settle with neutral colors only. They want to add a pop of color, even though subtly. So the bathroom trim is painted in Farrow & Ball – Parma Gray.

The color looks enhanced in this picture due to the lighting, but basically, Palma Gray is a cool mid blue, not looking as mint as in this picture.

The trim is used to case the window and the main door.

In order to create cohesion, the designer also painted the wainscoting and the cabinets in Palma Gray too. This cool blue tone looks warm and soft against the white wall. Plus, it also accentuates the gray tiled floor.

Everything in this bathroom is carefully picked to create a balance. Even though the trim is meant to be a splash of color, it doesn’t demand too much attention because it blends seamlessly with the wainscoting and the cabinets.

7. Bianco Giola Marble as a Bathroom Door Trim

Even though it is uncommon, it turns out that using marble as a bathroom trim is pretty and attractive.

It enhances the luxurious look because no one can deny the sophistication of marble that can instantly add value to your room and provide a more natural pattern.

There is no need to incorporate any other pattern if you can use marble with its stunning veins as one of the elements in your bathroom.

This trim encases the shower door perfectly, and it is made of Bianco Gioia marble. The same marble is used to make the backsplash that blends with the vanity’s countertop.

Although they appear the same, the trim is not similar to the tile inside the shower stall. The tile in the shower is the Winter Frost Marble collection from Emser Tile.

The designer used marble tile and a chevron mosaic at the same time as a combination.

This bathroom trim looks gorgeous against the beige walls around.

Beige is a neutral shade that can be a backdrop for any accent or statement element you’ll add later.

But, since this is a traditional bathroom, the designer didn’t add any bold color or statement decoration. Instead, marble trim is enough to add more characters and elevate the look.

8. Black Subway Tile Bathroom Trim Combined with White Tile and Beige Wall

This is another tile used as a bathroom trim.

The black trim in this bathroom is supposed to be the border, a thing that separates the white subway tiles from the beige walls.

In order to add more dimension, the designer added two layers of trim. See the first layer, where the black trim is thinner than the second trim. Both the first and second trim is separated by a white tile. What a perfectly balanced look.

There’s another black tile in a bigger yet narrower cut on the baseboard than the trim. This baseboard complements the patterned black and white floor tile and accentuates the subway tile wall.

There’s a reason why people separate two different areas of the wall in the bathroom: it’s because the lower part of the wall is meant to be the waterproof part. These subway tiles won’t be damaged by a splash of water. On the other hand, it will damage the painted wall.

That’s why the painted wall is installed up above the level of the splashing water. The black subway tile trim marks the area where the white tile ends and the beige wall starts.

The Black and white color combo in this bathroom is accentuated by the beige walls that serve as a complementary color.

9. Wood Bathroom Trim to Separate the White Tiles and the Gray Wall

Wood is the most common material for bathroom trim.

What makes each design special is the species of the wood, the finish, and the paint.

To create a natural look, it’s recommended not to paint the wood and coat it with a natural stain. The result is that the wood will be more polished, but it doesn’t lose its natural glory, along with the patterns and grains, just like this trim.

This bathroom trim separates the white tiled wall and the gray wall above.

Since the tiled wall is elevated and more raised, so the wood bathroom trim appears to have the sill. The sill of this trim can be functioned as a rack or be left bare to avoid any clutter.

Instead of using it as a display rack, the homeowners leave the trim empty despite the sill. But, there are two modern frameless mirrors hung right over the trim; it looks as if they were placed on the trim.

The combination of white tile, gray wall, and mirror elements makes this bathroom an ideal example of a transitional design.

The wood trim represents a traditional look, while the neutral color combo and the glass element bring out a more modern vibe.

10. Gray Mirror and Cabinet Bathroom Trim Combined with White Window Trim

This bathroom has three color combinations: green, gray, and white.

The soft green walls pull off a freshening look, while the gray trim in the mirror and the cabinets accentuate them perfectly.

True gray and soft green may not be a popular color combo, but both create a nice contrast of warm and cool tones when they are juxtaposed. The green wall represents the ocean since this is a beach-style bathroom.

White, in this case, is meant to be a bridge to connect two unmatched shades. So instead of painting the window trim gray to create cohesion and a uniform look with the mirror and the cabinet, the designer painted it white.

The starkness matches the freestanding tub, and it’s obvious that the white of the window trim and tub is brighter than the pale and muted white on the cabinets and floors.

Experimenting with shades is all you have to do if you want to add more fun to your beach-style bathroom.

Yes, most beach styles indeed use green/blue and white. But that doesn’t mean you can live a little. Have fun with the shades. For the whites, combine several shades of white like this to create a subtle contrast.

To liven up the beach style design, don’t forget to add an accent color, like gray trim, in this picture.

11. Knotty Alder Window Bathroom Trim that Matches the Cabinet in a Craftsman Style

Even though wood is often used in many craftsman designs, it’s not obligatory, especially wood with a transparent coat like this.

Yet, if you do add it to your craftsman bathroom, the wood will make it look warmer and unique with a combination of a traditional and contemporary look.

The wood bathroom trim used for the window here is made of knotty alder wood, a kind of wood with a medium tone with soft grain patterns.

To make a consistent design throughout the bathroom, the designer also matches the trim and the shaker-style cabinets. See how the cabinets are extended to the trim, and they make a statement against the beige walls.

The window trim is made thicker and bigger than the usual trim to enhance the craftsman style. It’s one of the key elements in a craftsman’s design. No wonder the window trim looks prominent, framing the aluminum casket windows impressively.

12. Wood Bathroom Tile Accentuates the Green Tile and Brown Walls

Dark tone wood trim and bright green glass tile are odd but whimsical combinations.

The dark wood tone pulls off a classic look, setting the bathroom in a darker and gloomier mood. On the other hand, the bright green makes the bathroom look more cheerful and fun, creating a fresh and lively ambiance. The contrasting effect they both deliver is what makes it attractive.

Basically, this is a craftsman’s bathroom. The wood element proves it. However, the designer managed to add other combinations to create one of a kind craftsman design.

The dark tone wood trim doesn’t only encase the windows but also separates the glass tiled wall and the painted wall. This trim is meant to bridge the green tile and the brown wall. How cool is that?

Just like other craftsman rooms, this bathroom also has a thick window trim, similar to the previous picture.

The great thing is, in the lower windows, the window trim and the border trim blend seamlessly, creating one straight line that marks where the tile ends and the wall starts.

To emphasize the craftsman’s look, adding some vintage elements, like classic lanterns, to this bathroom is recommended.

The dark tone wood and the vintage lanterns complement each other to nicely decorate this bathroom.

13. Reclaimed Wood Bathroom Trim and Paneling to Add a Rustic Look

Let’s move on to a rustic design.

Different from the craftsman design, a rustic room usually features reclaimed barn wood and barn doors, even though they use wood to accentuate the room.

Due to the lack of wall space in this rustic bathroom, the door is only a simple recessed panel single hinged door, but the reclaimed wood trim enhances the rustic look.

The reclaimed wood trim seems to be finished in a weathered look. Its pale color looks in contrast to the timber ceiling.

The reclaimed wood trim blends with the wall paneling, creating one seamless look that accentuates the soft white walls. Even the hanging mirror is also framed with similar reclaimed wood. What a thoughtful choice.

Since this bathroom trim is also used to separate the wall paneling and the painted wall, it looks a bit overhanging, creating a sill that’s too narrow to be a display rack.

See how the panel wall and the trim serve as a backdrop to the dough bowl basin. The trim connects to the door case, framing the door opening in a weathered look that matches the gray floor.

14. Yellow Gold Bathroom Trims to Accentuate the Beige Walls

Beige walls are common in the bathroom to create a more open and airier look that’s not as stark as white.

The beige tile is laid from the bathtub area right to the ceiling, leaving no space for the painted walls.

Usually, beige walls are combined with wood window trim. Nevertheless, the designer is quite a revolutionary here. They combined the beige walls with yellow gold bathroom trim.

Basically, yellow, gold, and beige similarly have a touch of brown in them. That’s why when they sit beside each other, they deliver cohesion in spite of the fact that they’re different.

The yellow gold trim doesn’t only serve as window trim but also the frame. The structure of the window is also painted in a similar shade to blend with its surrounding.

Yet, the most beautiful part is the yellow gold molding at the top. Painting the molding similar to the window trim will make your bathroom look consistent, especially if the shade you choose complements the wall.

It seems that the ceiling is also painted in beige to complement the yellow gold molding.

15. Green Trim in an Asian Bathroom that Represents Jade

This bathroom is not simply traditional. It is a traditional ethnic bathroom with a heavy Asian influence.

The wall is covered with a bamboo hand-painted mural. The bamboo pattern and pictures never fail to give you an Asian feel. It’s as if this bathroom was located in the middle of a bamboo forest somewhere in China.

To top it off, the bamboo-painted wall is also combined with a color scheme like turquoise, copper, and jade, the kind of combination you frequently see in any Asian-styled rooms.

The sheer copper draperies and a dark stained cabinet perfectly warm up this space.

In order to complement the bamboo mural, the designer painted the bathroom trim in bright green that represents jade, a well-known stone in China that’s often made as jewelry. This bathroom trim flawlessly encases the glass door.

However, the crown molding and the baseboard, which is also a part of the bathroom trim, are painted in a very dark shade. It’s obvious that they are supposed to match the cabinets.

The dark molding and baseboard are also an ideal canvas for the soft green bamboo mural and bright green door trim.

They deliver contrast to this bathroom, making it not only bright and lively but also dark and elegant; what a perfect balance.

16. Black Bathroom Trim and Baseboard to Frame the Green Tiles

This is another traditional bathroom with green tile wainscoting.

There are two types of trim in this bathroom, bordering the green-tiled wall at the top and bottom. The top bathroom trim seems to be painted wood, while the bottom trim is tile, similar to the wainscoting.

The black tiled trim at the bottom is similar to the green tile; they’re both Pratt and Larson Tile in Seattle.

Unfortunately, the designer doesn’t have any record of the exact color. You can visit the store; Pratt and Larson will be able to identify them for you.

The upper trim separates the green tile, and the soft green painted wall. It’s a Benjamin Moore color, but there’s no detailed information about that either.

The black trim nicely bridges the bright green and the soft green, so the color doesn’t transition abruptly.

On the other hand, the window trim in this bathroom is painted white. It appears that the trim features a craftsman style because it looks thick and full. Even the mirrored medicine cabinet is also framed with white trim, similar to the window.

These white trims balance the dark wood and tile trim, creating a classic combo of black and white in this green bathroom.

17. Fresh Idea to Use Green Bathroom Trim in Beige Tiles and White Walls

This is a retro-chic bathroom that was built in the 1950s.

The designer keeps the retro elements but at the same time adds more modern touch.

The beige tile of the wainscoting truly delivers a retro look, with a small square-shaped cut. The green trim borders this tiled area from top and bottom, similar to the previous picture.

The top green trim is made of wood with a narrow space. In fact, compared to other wainscoting trim, this one is considerably thinner.

The bottom trim seems to be made of tile. Below the upper trim, there is a thin green line that’s meant to be an accent.

The combination of beige and green turns out perfect because, both are earthy tones that will give you a natural and fresh look.

The window trim, on the other hand, is painted white. Unlike the previous picture, this white window trim is not supposed to be a canvas for the surrounding.

The designer made this trim to blend with the white wall. It’s clear that even though this bathroom has two kinds of trim, the window trim is not meant to attract attention, so it’s made to fade into the background, giving the spotlight to the green trim.

This is actually the look that you should steal.

Tip: if you want to use a dramatic wainscoting trim, make sure the other trims in the bathroom, like a window or door trim, should be in a neutral color that blends with the wall. Or, you can even paint them in a similar tone to the wainscoting trim to add a more balanced look.

Closing

Basically, there are two most common types of bathroom trim, wood and tiles.

Wood is a perfect option if you want to add a rustic look or you want to enhance a traditional look in your bathroom. Wood trim can also be used as a baseboard or wainscoting as well as a window trim.

There are many types of wood. Each of them has its own beauty. Yet, for a recommendation, it would be better if you use reclaimed wood.

Wood bathroom trim needs to be sealed and coated, so it has waterproof properties.

If you want to enhance the visual appearance, you can polish it and add a certain treatment to make achieve a specific color.

Black or any dark shade is a popular color when it comes to wood bathroom trim. It will create a sophisticated look.

A tile is also an excellent option for bathroom trim. You don’t need to add a waterproof sealant to the tile because tile is basically water-resistant. It won’t get rot because of the water splash.

There are various options for tiles on the market too. It’s recommended to use glass tile because this kind of tile never fails to give you a sleek and glossy look.

The great thing about tile is, that you can choose any color you want. You can even combine it with the tile wall around the bathtub or shower.

Create an accent by using a totally different tile trim, or blend it with its surrounding. Bold colored trim made of tile is a great choice to add more fun to the bathroom.

The only downside is tile bathroom tile can’t be used to case the door, so you need another window trim.