29 Farmhouse Baseboards and Trim Ideas to Tie It All Together

Published: July 20, 2022

Updated: November 16, 2023

Reviewed by Artem Kropovinsky, Interior Designer and Founder of Arsight

Farmhouse baseboard trim comes in a wide variety of colors and styles. If you don’t know, the baseboard is a narrow trim board that runs along the bottom of a wall. These baseboards can be thin flat pieces of trim, wide sculpted pieces, or something in between. The possibilities are endless.

These farmhouse baseboards form a visual foundation for the various rooms. They can also unify a home if you choose to use the same trim for the entire house. The baseboard trim is an area where you’ll want to be careful with the style and color of the trim you use. This way you can showcase your personal style. So today we’ve correlated a large group of farmhouse trim ideas for you to browse and determine which styles will best fit your needs.

01 of Entranceway with Herringbone Tile

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This entranceway design showcases a flat baseboard trim on light-colored walls, providing a clean and crisp backdrop for the design elements to shine. The green herringbone tile offers a striking contrast to the warm wood floor, adding a layer of sophistication and visual interest.

As Annuska Menoita, an interior designer, suggests, “Elevate your home’s character by applying a distinct material in the entryway. From bespoke wooden floorings to detailed tiles, various eloquent finishes are available.” This advice is beautifully manifested in the use of herringbone tile in this entranceway.

Menoita also wisely advises, “If cost is a concern, limit the quantity rather than excluding it entirely, preserving the charm while staying within budget.” This is a key point to remember when designing your entranceway. By focusing on a few key elements, such as the herringbone tile, you can create an impactful and stylish space without breaking the bank. Remember, this small yet impactful touch sets the style tone right from the entrance.

02 of Leafy Wallpaper with Sculpted Baseboard

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eleanorrosehome

Leafy wallpaper decorates the wall of this entranceway. A wide sculpted white baseboard runs the length of the wall along the brown tile floor. An off-white rug lies behind the ornate white door and underneath a window. A wooden chair rests in the corner beneath hooks set above double-tiered wainscoting. A shelf sits above the wainscoting holding a vase of pink roses.

03 of Purplish Walls with Ornate Sculpted Trim

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homewith_denise

The white door of the entranceway sits in the corner of the purplish wall. Two rows of hooks are attached to the wall behind the door. An ornate white trim runs the length of the room above the dark wood floors. A black and white plaid chair sits in the corner of the living room next to a sofa sitting underneath a window.

04 of Light-Colored Walls with Sculpted Baseboard

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homewith_denise

This sitting room features light-colored walls with an ornately sculpted white baseboard trim. A black and white plaid accent chair sits in the corner underneath a chalkboard map of the United States. A small wood window pane hangs above an unstructured woven basket filled with white flowers. A white sofa is placed in front of a window on the dark wood floor.

05 of Purplish Living Room with Flat Baseboard

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bear_creek_farmhouse

This living room features large glass doors opening onto a porch. A wide flat baseboard runs along the bottom of the purplish walls. A sectional couch sits next to a black end table behind a matching ottoman. The plush white rug sits on the warm wood floor.

06 of White Shiplap Walls with Flat Baseboard

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atypicalteele

This living room boasts a white shiplap wall with a thin flat baseboard. A white rug sits in front of the white entertainment center on the warm wood floor. A wicker tray holding books and white pillar candles is placed on a glass coffee table with a white frame. A white half-wall extends a few feet out from the wall to divide the living area into two sections.

07 of Entranceway at Christmas

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devinehomeofmine

This entranceway features a large Christmas tree placed in front of a window with a white curtain. A black and white plaid mat is placed in front of the light-colored wall with a thin baseboard. A black door with an oval glass window stands closed. A white console table sits behind the door and is covered by Christmas decorations.

08 of Light Hallway with Thin Baseboards

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cottagefarmhouse

A light-colored hallway features a thin white baseboard. A long wood console holding potted plants and two wood lamps sits on the warm wood floor. A step stool stands open against one wall, and a long white bench with a black top is placed across from it. A black outside door with a window in it is closed on the other side of the hallway.

09 of Farmhouse Kitchen with Angled Wood Floor

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a.milesdesign

This open farmhouse kitchen features light-colored walls and a thick white baseboard. A wooden dining table stands on the diagonal placement of warm wood flooring. The farmhouse kitchen island supports a white countertop with four black barstools sitting underneath it. The white-tiled backsplash melds smoothly into the white cabinetry of the kitchen.

10 of High Grey Walls with a Flat Baseboard Trim

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fairytalefarmhouse

This dining room features high plain grey walls with a grey wood floor. A flat baseboard runs along the walls. A staircase with white shiplap rises behind a long white console table filled with Christmas decorations. The wood dining room table has woven round brown placemats set on the table with a rectangular placemat set at the head of the table.

11 of Farmhouse Pantry with White Baseboard

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beautifulinspire.co

A white farmhouse door stands open showing off the well-organized pantry behind it. The light-colored walls surrounding the pantry include a flat white baseboard trim. A small circular table holding a branch in a glass vase sits on the light wood floors.

12 of Light-Colored Entrance Way with Dark Wood Floor

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myillinoishome

This entranceway boasts light-colored walls and a flat white baseboard. A white door sits in the middle of the room. A wood console table is pushed against the wall underneath a hanging mirror. Two wall lamps hang on each side of the mirror. A light area rug is laid on the dark wood floor. Pillows are set on the bench placed on the far side of the door.

13 of Light-Grey Living Room with Flat Trim

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briannabrowndesigns

White flat trim runs along the light-grey walls of this living room. A white sofa is placed on the greyed wood floor. A Christmas tree sits behind the sofa. A white and black railing runs the length of the loft to the left side of the living room. A white shiplap wall rises above the fireplace with a small white shelving unit beside it.

14 of Living Room with Flat Baseboard

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faith.and.farmhouse

This living room features light-colored walls with a flat white baseboard and dark wood floors. A large winter picture hangs on the wall above a console table covered with lanterns and a garland. A light-colored rug is placed underneath a white coffee table holding trumpet candlesticks and a white candle in a jar. A dining room can be seen through the open door.

15 of Farmhouse Kitchen with White Kitchen Cabinets

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mysouthern_farmhouse

This kitchen boasts a light green door on a beige-colored wall. Thick sculpted trim runs along the length of the warm wood floor. Black knobs and pulls are attached to the paneled white kitchen cabinets. A black mug holder sits on the mottled brown countertop.

16 of Light Hallway with Black Doors

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farmhousefor8

Light-colored walls and a flat baseboard line the long hallway with a warm wood floor. A reclaimed wood plank fitted with brass hooks is mounted below a sizable chalkboard displaying a “grocery” sign. Two black doors are closed. One black door stands open to the inside of the room.

17 of Bright Entranceway with Thin Sculpted Baseboard

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corbelcottage

A glass door opens into a bright entranceway featuring light-colored walls with a thinly sculpted baseboard. A geometric mat is laid on the warm wood floor. A rolling table sits underneath a black hanging unit attached to the wall on the righthand side of the door.

18 of White Dresser on Beige Carpet

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cottontailfarmhouse

A white dresser sits against a light-pink bedroom wall with flat white baseboard trim. A basket of pillows sits on the beige carpet under a chalkboard sign. Through the open door, you can see the hallway with light-colored walls and a warm wood floor.

19 of Living Room with Sculpted Baseboard Trim

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farmhouse_on_quail

This living room boasts light-colored walls with sculpted white baseboard trim. A fireplace with a white mantlepiece and white shiplap walls sits between two large windows. A small white rug is placed in front of the fireplace on the warm wood floor. A large light-colored rug sits underneath a white armchair.

20 of Bright Living Room with a Wide Baseboard

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athomewithjessidee

This bright living room features three tall windows on a light-colored wall. A thick flat baseboard runs the length of the wall underneath the windows. A white rug is placed on the warm wood floor. A beige loveseat and a sofa sit next to a wood coffee table.

21 of Bright Eating Area with White Baseboard

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ourrustichaven

This bright eating area sits in front of three large windows near a kitchen island with a mottled grey countertop. The room boasts beige walls with thin white trim. A black wood table with two chairs on each side of the table is placed on the warm wood floor. A black and glass hanging lamp illuminates the table. A potted plant sits in the middle of the table.

22 of Bright Dining Room with Sculpted Baseboard

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decor_doctor

A bright dining room features a small wood table with two chairs sitting in front of three large windows in a wall. A sculpted white baseboard runs along the bottom of the light-colored wall. A white rug is placed underneath the table on the dark wood floor.

23 of Open Kitchen with Long Wood Beam

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fairytalefarmhouse

An open kitchen features light-colored walls and flat baseboards along a warm wood floor. Beige carpeted stairs rise to the second floor with black metal balusters and a wood railing. A large stainless steel refrigerator stands against one wall of the kitchen. A thick wood beam runs the length of the kitchen. Four brown bar stools sit at the white marbled countertop.

24 of Dark Wood Floors with Sculpted White Trim

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clairelynnhome

A beige armchair and a wood tripod lamp are placed in the corner of a living room. A wicker basket holding books is placed on the dark wood floor in front of the sculpted white trim. A wood sign hangs on the light-colored wall above the armchair.

25 of Light-Colored Walls with Sculpted Baseboard

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austincreekfarmhouse

This office features a light-colored wall with thin sculpted baseboard trim. A rustic white door with a wreath hanging in the middle leans against the wall in a corner. A modern black desk holds a computer screen, keyboard, a mouse, and a potted plant sitting on a stack of papers. The rolling black office chair is placed on the beige rug.

26 of Dark Grey Bedroom Wall with White Trim

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1900stonefarmhouse

This bedroom features a dark grey wall with white trim. A white bed is pushed against the dark wood shiplap wall next to a white side table on the light wood floor. A wicker basket filled with white pillows and blankets sits next to the open white door through which you can see a white hallway with a dark wood floor.

27 of Grey Walls with a White Trim

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greybirchdesigns

This bathroom boasts white cabinets with a dark grey countertop. White wallpaper with grey striping has been hung on the far walls. The flat white trim contrasts with the deep grey of the right-hand walls. Two grey and white checkered mats are placed on the dark wood floor. A white bench sits underneath a towel bar holding two towels.

28 of Wood Plank Headboard in Bedroom

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greybirchdesigns

This bedroom features a bed with a wood plank headboard and matching blank lamps hanging from each side against a dark grey wall with a thin white baseboard. A black pitcher holding branches sits on a glass and metal bedside table. A white rug rests on the warm wood floors. A dark grey door is shut in the adjacent white wall.

29 of Dining Room with White Chair Rail Trim

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bridgewaydesigns

This dining room boasts a chandelier hanging over a long white dining room table decorated with fall flowers and leaves. The light grey walls include a white chair rail and sculpted white baseboard running along the dark wood floor. A long window seat covered with pillows sits underneath a wall of windows against the far wall.