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This Paint Brand's 'Color Edit' for 2026 Is Giving Me Unexpected Inspirations for Color Pairings for My Next Decorating Project
Lick is proving the colors you've known since elementary school are just as fashionable in today's interiors
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So, I Changed My Mind on a Paint Color Halfway Through Decorating My Room — Now What?
Take a deep breath. These paint and color experts explain how to 'fix' a paint color (and it's not as hard as it may seem)
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'Dirty Neutrals' Might Sound Grubby, but They're the Decorating Trend That Gives Your Lackluster Scheme More of an Atmosphere
Plain beiges and flat grays are getting a much-needed upgrade — these are the murkied, muddied shades to decorate with now
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Dulux Announces a Trio of Blues as Its Color of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"
Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note
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What Difference Will Painting My Room White vs Off-White Actually Make? A Warning Against 'Sterile'-Looking Neutrals
One's warm and layered, and the other is a crisp, dependable neutral; here's how to use each in your interior
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5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer
When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black
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The ‘Hidden Hue’ Rule Is Possibly Why Your Neutral Color Scheme Doesn’t Look Right — And It’s So Easy to Fix When You Know How
Matching undertones transforms neutrals from background shades into a beautifully considered palette
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Stop! Step Away From the Paintbrush — Here's 4 Things Interior Designers Would Never, Even Paint Around the Home
Just because you *can*, doesn't mean you *should*
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Oh, so This Nature-Inspired Color Rule Is the Reason Your Home's Scheme Isn't Working
Bring the essence of the forest indoors with this calming three-layered color trick
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Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture?
You may have big DIY plans, but sometimes a little restraint goes a long way, especially when it comes to paint
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Should Doors and Trim be the Same Color? In 2025, Here's What Designers Are Doing
Gone are the days of strictly matching color schemes — it's time to have fun with the details
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Wait, What? Interior Designers List an Off-White in Their Cheat Sheet of the Best Farrow & Ball Green Paint Colors — Here's Why
Green is way more than just green; there's an art to finding the perfect shade, and these designers have mastered it with these specific colors
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5 Exterior Paint Mistakes to Avoid If You Don't Want Your House to Become the Worst-Looking on the Street
Sun exposure, poor planning, and even the temperature you paint in can all affect the way paint settles on your home's exterior, and not in a good way
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Please, No More 'Builder Beige' — Discover the Most Outdated Exterior Paint Colors in 2025
It's the very first impression of your home, so don't settle for "formulaic palettes" on your exterior. Choose these colors instead
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Forget Color Drenching, 'Color Capping' Is the New Way to Decorate That Adds 'Dimension' and Can Make a Room Feel Bigger
Benjamin Moore's color expert, Helen Shaw, breaks down how to achieve the almost-ombré effect you're about to see in rooms everywhere
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Your Questions, Answered by an Interior Designer — Color Drenching, Kitchen Wallpaper, and Life-Friendly Sofas
There’s nothing interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza doesn’t know about using color and pattern, so we posed her the questions you ask us most
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4 Problems With Color-Matching Paint That Not Enough People Talk About — "Complex Pigments Are Nearly Impossible To Replicate"
Getting the perfect paint color is integral to perfecting your interior design, but experts say color-matching could be hindering you rather than helping
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What Actually Is Super Matte Paint? This Trending Finish Is What All the Brands Are Launching — Here's What It Means
"It’s not just a paint, it’s an interior design tool in itself" — here's why you should ditch a standard matte for something more intense
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What Are the Best Graham & Brown Paint Colors? Here's 8 Stunning Shades Hand-Picked by Interior Designers
With loads of nearly-neutrals and more saturated shades that add instant glamour, there's something for everyone in this list
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3 Problems With Matte Paint That People Never Talk About — Because Super Flatt Finishes Are Popular, Not Perfect
No paint is without its disadvantages. Here's what experts have to say about using matte paint, and how to overcome its potential downsides
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room? Experts Reveal the Details, Decisions, and Design Elements to Consider
Though it's considered the quickest way to make over a space, is it the cheapest? Well, that depends...
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Do Orange and Green Really Go Together? It Can Be "Dynamic and Joyful" — But Only If You Get It Right
Unexpected, sure. But considering the shades co-exist in nature so frequently, why wouldn't they work in our interiors? Designers share how to do it
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5 Butter Yellow Paints That Designers Swear By — So You Can Get This Trending Color on Your Walls With Confidence
Butter yellow is everywhere, but picking a paint shade can be a big commitment. To help, we asked designers to share their favorite shades
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5 Problems With Painting Your Walls White That No-One Ever Talks About (Until Now)
White is the easiest neutral to work with...right? Interior designers explain why this shade is actually more complex than it may seem
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These New 'Sensory-Conscious' Paint Colors Have a Secret Undertone That Makes Your Home Feel So Much Calmer
Graham & Brown and The Sensory Home have teamed up to deliver a range of colors that are soft in saturation and create calm, secure, and balanced rooms
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Everyone's Going Crazy for This One New Shade From Farrow & Ball Online — So What's the Big Deal With 'Scallop'?
It's a classic beige, but with a hint of blush — and it's the shade we're expecting to see in every minimalist's home this year
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Farrow & Ball Just Brought Back 3 "Archive" Colors — Here's Why They're Important in Design Right Now
The British paint brand has reintroduced some cult classics, and they feel more relevant than ever
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4 Times Designers Say You Definitely Shouldn't Paint Your Walls and Ceiling in the Same Color
Though spaces washed all in one color are certainly popular right now, it could be throwing off your entire room's aesthetic
