The Latest: 2020

Prewar apartments come with lots of perks: high ceilings, original carved wood moulding, and — if you’re lucky — some exposed brick, too. Diana’s home had all of the above, which made the space feel a little mismatched. Finding a cool color to complement all those different red tones of the brick and wood proved a challenge, but she solved it with Natural Gray by Behr® Paint. See how this of-the-moment greige goes from classical to adaptable.

How can you add color while keeping an airy, open feeling in a small space? Look to nature. Erin’s apartment in Sunnyside, Queens, had good bones and cozy, comfortable furniture, but the walls were a drab renter’s white. Her style is rooted in earthy textures, with light woods and plenty of plants. So, naturally, she painted her living room walls in Light Drizzle by Behr® Paint — a sky-blue backdrop that’s a breath of fresh air.