Choosing the right shade of paint is often tricky, and picking a gray can prove even more challenging. This finicky neutral can skew blue, green, purple, or brown, but there's one that's right for your bedroom. More

When it comes to a spa-like environment in the bathroom, soft shades of blue might be the most obvious choice, but pale green can create a similar soothing effect. Pale green works well with natural tones for a nature-inspired palette and creates a sense of calm. More

Navy blue is the consummate chameleon: it can be dark and dramatic or fresh and preppy, modern or traditional. However you use it, navy always turns heads. Take inspiration from these inky living rooms and see how you can achieve the look in your own home below. More

It's been argued that blue is an appetite suppressant, but the sight of a navy blue kitchen has the power to make my mouth instantly water. Intimate, sophisticated, crisp, and clean, navy blue is a color at once classic and unexpected. While it's probably more common to see light and bright kitchens, I'd suggest that it's time to give these deep, relaxing, cozy blues a try. More

Buttercream, hollandaise, lemonade, and banana pudding — they're not just treats for the tongue. Rich, bright, and fresh, with a touch of softness, these pale yellow hues are also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for those with an appetite for cheer, these creamy, sunny tones are sure to bring conviviality to any dining room. More

Gray is no longer the drab and dreary gray we grew to hate in the past. Gone are the stale, somber colors of battleship and prison gray, replaced by shades of gray that are timeless and sophisticated. Gray can be warm or cool, and it pairs well with almost any color you can choose for an accent. Lately, we've seen lots of examples of gray with orange, yellow, bright blue and even a fuchsia or pale pink. Gray works just about anywhere, in any room, and is the ultimate neutral tone for any color scheme. More

There are a million reasons to have a stepladder on hand. There's that light bulb to change, the top of the cupboards to clean, the upper shelf of the closet to access ... the list goes on and on. Rather than do something terribly unsafe, like put a chair on a table or lean on a the ledge of the kitchen counter, invest in a step stool and safely climb to new heights. More

Ever since Farrow and Ball released their lavender color Calluna last year I have seen the contemporary side of lavender, especially when paired with the "it" color of 2012, grey. If you feel like taking on a modern pastel shade, lavender is a very versatile color. More

I was searching for the best gray paint and stumbled across this brilliant post on Emily Henderson's blog. She highlights her favorite gray hues by matching them with fabulous shots of Ryan Gosling in various gray outfits. Not only is the article awash in eye candy, but it actually directed me to the gray paint I ended up using in my basement (Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore).
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If you don't want to paint your living room white, but want to keep the space nice and bright, pale gray is a great alternative. It provides a nice neutral backdrop for your furniture and art, but still makes your trim pop. Light gray isn't simply a blend of black and white; it's actually quite complex. Depending on the time of day and amount of light shining in, gray can have a range of color showing through, from a pinch of pink, to a hint of blue. More