JONATHAN MITCHELLEvery item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.When it comes to designing a home, its easy to focus on the big-impact itemspaint colors, furniture, flooringbut sometimes its the subtle details that can truly elevate a space to something special. Window trim, while often overlooked, is one such element that can transform a room in a meaningful and impactful way. Its more than just a functional frame; its a design opportunity to cater to your aesthetic and enhance your home's unique character. From clean, modern lines to ornate, vintage-inspired silhouettes, window trim styles offer an abundance of choices to suit any aesthetic. Whether youre aiming for a sleek, minimalist look that won't take away from the room's other details or a more luxe, traditional feel, the best window trim ideas can tie your decor scheme together while adding depth and texture to your space. From experimenting with materiality to playing with color and shape, mixing up your window trim is a great way to adapt to the mood of each room, helping to reinforce the charm of a farmhouse kitchen or the refined elegance of a luxury city residence. Below, we're rounding up 14 modern window trim styles to help you approach your next design with creativity and just a bit of boldness. With so many options, window trim can be the finishing touch that pulls your vision together, making it a surprisingly powerful tool in creating a home that feels uniquely yours.More inspiration for your interiors:1Create a Natural Synergy Julie SoeferIf your window looks out to an expansive yard or wooded lot, you basically have all the inspiration you need for choosing a fresh material for your window frame. In this 1990s ranch house in Texas Hill country, designer Marie Flanigan chose white oak for a. modern window trim style that gives way to the wilderness beyond. Tour the Entire House2Pull Out a Funky ColorKEVIN J. MIYAZAKILooking for a way to tie your room's palette together? Your window frames can be an unexpected place to paint on a hue or add a pop of color. In the 2023 House Beautiful Whole Home, the team behind Design Alchemy incorporated a rusty orange throughout the entire space, including on the window frames throughout the expansive conservatory. Tour the Entire HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Complement a Textural TreatmentSeth SmootMany specialty paint treatmentsthink limewash or Roman clayaren't good candidates for millwork, but that doesn't mean you can't coordinate your window frame with the surrounding texture. In this corner cocktail bar by designer Lauren Nelson, a paint-matched taupe in the modern window trim style plays into the dynamic limewash used throughout the rest of the space. 4Stay Sleek and ModernNathan SchroderIf ultra-modern is your aesthetic, sleek black window frames are an ideal choice for your spacebonus points if they incorporate metal. In this home by interior designer Philip Thomas Vanderford of Studio Thomas James, modern black window frames bring dimension and depth to a casual breakfast nook.Tour the Entire HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Coordinate With Your Cabinetry Brie WilliamsIf you're looking for a color to inspire the modern window trim style in your kitchen, consider coordinating them with your cabinetry. Not only will it create a natural synergy throughout the space, but it will also add dimension to your kitchen at eye level, which can be helpful for balancing out heavy lower cabinetry. In this butler's pantry by designer Kelsey McGregor, any inky navy-black (Railings by Farrow & Ball) covers both the cabinets and nearby window frame, tying seamlessly into the plaid wallpaper. Tour the Entire House6Take a Hint From an EraLisa PetroleLike any architectural element, you want your window frames to meld seamlessly with the style of your home, not fight against it. In this kitchen designed by Hilary Walker and Ashley Maddox, midcentury modern elements carry over to the sleek framing around the nearby picture window. Tour the Entire HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Try Out TraditionJONATHAN MITCHELLAny pro will tell you, wood will never go out of styleand the same holds true when it comes to window frames. If you're on the hunt for a classic look that blends with any number of design styles, consider framing out your windows in traditional stained wood. In this waterborne home in Northern California, designer Colleen Dowd Saglimbeni of CDS Interiors opted for a rich walnut stain to bring dimension to the petite home. Tour the Entire House8Blend In With the SurroundingsRikki SnyderNot every room calls for windows that steal the spotlight. If you're looking for a modern window trim style that whispers instead of yells, consider painting them in the same paint hue as the walls, as the design team behind Becca Interiors did in this moody blue living room. Pro tip: Switching up your paint sheens (flat or eggshell for the walls, satin for the trim) can keep things looking dimensional and layered. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Dial Up the ThicknessJulie SoeferBecause window trim is standardized in most homes (around 3 inches), playing around with proportions can be a visually interesting way to modernize and personalize your space. In this Houston nursery, designer Marie Flanigan opted to go extra wide with the modern window trim style to lend a graphic punch. Tour the Entire House10Lay a Border of Contrast TileChaunte VaughnWhen designing a kitchen, playing around with a tile backsplash can be a fun way to frame out your window instead of opting for a traditional wood casing. Here, designer Meta Coleman opted for a vintage-inspired tile in burnt orange to contrast the funky blue and gray checkerboard backsplash seen throughout the rest of the space. Tour the Entire HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Strike a Subtle BalanceMadeline TolleWho says you have to pick a prominent modern window trim style at all? This airy living room designed by Barette Widell of Widell Boschetti benefits from a barely there step trim inside the window casings, allowing the space to maintain its sleek lines and unadorned appeal. 12Incorporate Architectural DetailsAimee MazzengaThere are tons of ways to incorporate subtle architectural layers into your home, starting with your window trim. By choosing a certain profile or punctuating the corners with detailslike the rosettes seen here in a nook designed by Jae Jooyou can seamlessly integrate a distinct time and place into your room. Tour the Entire HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Combine It With Your Millwork Read McKendree / JBSAThere's nothing worse than a room that feels disconnected; like all the elements exist on their own rather than blend seamlessly together. To avoid that vibe in your home, look for ways to create partnerships between various elements in your room. Here, designer Chauncey Boothby teamed classic window trim with millwork for a totally custom look. 14Surround It With Stunning StoneAimee MazzengaSometimes more is moreespecially where marble is concerned. For a glam look that goes heavy on luxury, consider trimming out your kitchen window with a stunning, veiny stone. Save a bit of money by keeping a traditional trim profile or up the ante with an entire wall's worth of stone, like in this kitchen by Wendy Labrum.Tour the Entire House