Adding Trim to the Kitchen

I felt like my kitchen needed some color, but I really didn't want to paint the whole thing. I am really liking having white on the walls. It makes the great room feel really open and bright.

I decided that I could probably add some color if I put up some high trim.  I like the idea of high trim because you can get away with using paint that is a darker shade.

Here's the dining area before picture:

To create a straight line I used a drywall square and put dots around the room that were all 16'' from the ceiling.  

I connected the dots by turning the drywall square sideways and using it as a straight edge.

Even though all the dots were 16'' from the ceiling, I also tested the line with a level. 

Sometimes the ceiling isn't always straight.

 I bought casing for the trim and the total for the whole room was only $20.  

I cut the trim with a chop saw. 

 For the corners and edges of the room, I cut at a 45 degree angle to make the pieces fit together nicely. 

I used a pneumatic nail gun to hang the trim. I love that thing!  It makes hanging trim a snap!

I went with a dark grayish blue paint. 

I started painting the wall before I put the trim up and I really did NOT like the color. It seemed way too dark. Once I got the trim up, I really loved it!  Trim is so much fun!!