6. Craftsman Exterior Window Trim Ideas

Craftsman style is the perfect marriage between cottage warmth and contemporary simplicity. Clean, simple lines are the standard for craftsman window trim, which often features wide frames surrounding multi-pane windows. In general, the eye is drawn to the tapered columns, wide porches, and earthy colors on a craftsman home, with the windows fading somewhat into the background.

White, or a lighter hue of the home’s color palette, will usually be used on exterior window trim. Those who adhere to traditional craftsman design would never imagine veering from this classic application. However, you can also add an eclectic edge to your craftsman home by painting trim a bright yellow or another favorite color—if your homeowners association allows it.

7. Stucco Exterior Window Trim Ideas

The smooth, solid surface of a stucco home is created with a type of plaster that dries into a clay or cement-like finish. It’s commonly used in Spanish, Italian, Desert, and Mediterranean styled homes and is popular in warmer climates throughout the United States. Stucco can be tinted virtually any color and thus opens itself to a variety of exterior and interior trim ideas.

White window trim is just as popular on stucco homes as it is with other exterior finishes. Simple white window molding paired with wooden shutters and a wrought iron flower box add old-world charm to a stucco home. Using brick or stone to frame windows is also a classic treatment on stucco exteriors, and adds a great deal of texture to these solid walls.

Stucco can also be used to create pilasters or crown molding features around your home’s windows. Painted in contrasting colors—such as blue and yellow—these features make your home stand out from the rest. A row of simple square casement windows framed in white adds a modern touch to a gray stucco wall.