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Rich Historic Hues Amidst Island Neutrals
Color Inspiration: Nantucket, MA

We just returned from a long weekend on Nantucket and, although the weather wasn't picture perfect everyday, were delighted to discover this island's wonderfully refined sense of color. Isolated pop...

Paint These Cabinets for More Modern Look?
Good Question

Q: I'm currently living in Cambridge, Massachusetts and moved in to a very old house with great bones. It was built in 1857. The previous owner was very much into historical colors and such. I moved...

Cleaning Out Gaps in Dental Molding
Good Questions

Q: HELP! My boyfriend and I recently purchased a condo in JP, and an "eh, I can live with it" aspect of the place has become a major pet peeve for my boyfriend. A previous owner hastily painted over t...

Survey: Do You Choose Paint Based On Its Name?

Some of our favorite paint colors are Milk Moustache, Salt Water and Vintage. We've also used Chit Chat and Old Pickup Blue. And one of our friends recently picked out C2's Final Straw for a room i...

Paint Color to Complement Rustic Tan Tiles?
Good Question

Q: Hello AT, We bought a new house with a newly renovated bathroom. I would like to paint the walls but not sure of which color? I am having a hard time finding a color goes well with those tiles. I ...

To Paint or Attempt to Clean Dark Kitchen Cabinets?
Good Question

Q: We are moving into a house this Friday and have been doing massive renovations for the past couple of weeks. Everything should be mostly done before moving in except for the kitchen. It has ugly ...

New White Paint Makes Tile Look Dingy, Help!
Good Question

Q: I have just finished painting my bathroom a nice clean, bright white. Unfortunately upon doing so, the wainscoting tile now looks very yellow and dirty. I am a renter, so I cannot replace the tile....

Top Designers Pick Favorite Shades in Every Color
House Beautiful

We recently stumbled across this fun resource on the House Beautiful website. Designers list their favorite paint colors for the following colors: blues, browns, grays, greens, pinks, purples, and ...

Good Questions: Advice for Peeling Paint on Ceiling?

Help, AT! I have a peeling ceiling in my bathroom. No mold, just peeling paint. I'm trying to figure out how to fix it. Obviously we'll need to scrape and sand — but what next? Any suggestions a...

How To: Remove Wallpaper / Hang Drywall
Transforming Dark Wood Panel, Part Two (We Need Your Help To Finish!)

Last week we took you through a step-by-step guide for painting dark wood paneling and cabinets in our 1960's kitchen and hallway. This week we'll continue with Part Two: removing "wallpaper," hangi...

Good Questions: Color for New Closet Doors?

I have two bedrooms in my 800 sq ft 1930's bungalow, each 9'x9' with 9' ceilings. The guest bedroom is dark blue (Ralph Lauren, Overalls) and the rear bedroom is a pale blue (Behr, Russian Blue). Th...

Good Questions: Paint Color for Seniors?

I am the manager of an elderly apartment complex — we have 28 units located in the hills of MA. The building is 2-story building with 2 halls running up and down. We are going to paint all the ...

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