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Electric Blue: Color Close-up

Blue, blue, electric blue. That's the color of my room. (Sorry, we just can't pass up the chance to quote David Bowie lyrics.) Electric blue is a general term used to describe a vivid, mid-tone blue...

Best Neutral Paint Colors
From Apartment Therapy Readers

When it comes to paint, "neutrals" aren't really neutral, and nobody seems to understand this better than our readers, who have searched far and wide for the perfect whites, off-whites, grays, and b...

What Color Could You Never Live With?
(Even if someone paid you to!)

For the better part of a month now, we've been watching colorful room, after colorful room whiz by! It's been a festival of personality and excitement, but certain colors aren't meant for everyone. ...

Look! Brightly Painted Laundry Space

One of the things that caught our attention when we were last looking for a place to live, was this brightly painted laundry nook. We personally wouldn't have been brave enough to have whipped out a...

Quick Tip: Clean Oil Paint With Dish Soap

We've lived in older homes for many years now and anytime we've needed to do a quick paint touch up, 9/10 times it's oil paint. The bummer is, 9/10 times we're out of turpentine (to clean our brushe...

Colorful Entryways

The entryway is one of our favorite places to see color in a home. It's usually a small space, so a bright color can make a big impact when you step in the door. For ten examples, click through......

The Light & Bright 5 Year Makeover

Rachael and her husband have spent the last 5 years transforming their bedroom into a great place to spend the night. Their use of subtle color truly comes alive when coupled with the natural light...

Roundup: Specialty Paints

When it comes to painting your walls, the decision is not just about color. With an array of specialty paints available (and constantly growing), finishes and functions are other matters to consider...

10 Home Repair Tips & Tricks
Clip File

With fall officially in full gear, home owners start the mental check list of all those repairs on the summer to-do list that didn't quite get finished. After the jump we've brought together 10 hom...

Proper Paint Storage Tips

In the next few weeks, we'll be bombarded by homes that are packed full of fabulous color. If you have any painting to do of your own, make sure you know the ins and outs of storing your colors corr...

Look! Vibrant Yellow Porch Ceilings!

It's a rainy day here in the central Midwest and we'd like nothing more than a little sunshine. If we lived in these new lofts, we could sit on our patio and enjoy a little warmth from our ceiling! ...

Before & After Umbrella Stand

Jenny, over at Little Green Notebook and owner of Pearl Street Interiors, has done a bang up job on this marvelous monogram project. All it took was a little paint and some freezer paper! Details ...

Flickr Find: The Labeled House

Between the labeling of this house, the stripes and the front door paint treatment, well, we just don't know where to start......

The $5 Front Porch Makeover
Before & After

There's something to be said about adding a little curb appeal to your home. The hard part is, when budgets are tight, you're usually budgeting most your funds for inside purchases and upgrades. Th...

Another iPhone Decor App: Sherwin Williams ColorSnap

Last week we posted about the upcoming (in June) iPhone app from Benjamin Moore, the Color Capture. In response, we heard from the folks at Sherwin Williams......

The Art Of Going Bold In Every Room
(Without Looking Like The Circus)

click thumbnails for larger pics Bright and bold colors can be beautiful, even when they are used in every room of your home. Eve Trombley has accomplished the task quite well and although her walls...

Flickr Finds: Help Art & Chel Pick A Bathroom Color!

Our diy duo of Art and Chel are at it once again and are ready to paint their guest bathroom. They're having the same struggle many of us have. Do you play it safe and pick something neutral and sa...

Spray Paint Isn't Just For Vandals Anymore

Spray paint has come a long way over the years, especially when you get out of the hardware store into into art and specialty stores. The colors available in the aisles at your local hardware or big...

Fabric Panels From Hannah Claire Somerville

The brick and mortar store for the now famous Renegade Handmade craft fair holds all kinds of handmade goods. While visiting today, we ran across the work of Hannah Clair Somerville who has some ha...

Look! Orla Kiely Chair Makeover

click thumbnails for larger pics Atlanta based photographer, Lara Rossignol took a cue from AT:NY's feature on upholstering with fabric from the Orla Kiely laundry bag and made over a pair of metal...

Look! Graphic Wall Stencils Help Fill Empty Walls

Do you remember Ashley from Philly, who brought us a pendant makeover for less than $12? Well she's back in the DIY saddle with some great stenciling around her home. Instead of spending big bucks ...

What Would You Do With $120 In This Bedroom?

After the Midwest Fall Cure, we've been keeping our eye on the Flickr pool full of everyone's before, after and along the way photos. While investigating the hard work that has been done (thanks to ...

101 Paint Colors from Nature
House Beautiful

FireHouse Beautiful recently featured 101 Colors from Nature. Their selections based on hues inspired by the elements practically guarantee that resulting rooms based on these colors will be beautiful...

Look! Painted House Numbers

We found this unassuming house in Prairie Villiage, KS last week. It's Mid-Century in style and provides a great tip for those who might be in the market for some new house numbers. Paint them! Cl...

At On: Fabulous Products We Can't Find Anymore

Our love for Spray Paint has been well documented here on AT. It's no mystery that it serves as our quick (and inexpensive) fix for most any home decor that is struggling to find it's inner outter b...

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