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The Unexpected Color Combo Taking 2025 by Storm, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
You’ll never guess it.
Shelby Deering
Jan 9, 2025
This Is the “It” Color You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2025 & It’s So VersatileDesign Ideas
It’s the perfect subtle pop of color.
Anna Traver
Jan 8, 2025
This Tiny Paint Tweak Can Make Your Home Look More European and 2x as FancyDesign Ideas
It’s subtle but oh-so-easy to pull off.
Angela Tafoya
Jan 5, 2025
This Trend Will Be the New Color Drenching This Year, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
It’s even more colorful!
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jan 2, 2025
The All-Time Best Color for Living Rooms, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
Plus, several other winning picks for a stylish and serene living space.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 30, 2024
This Is the Surprising Bedroom Color You’ll See Everywhere in 2025Design Ideas
It’s moody but so versatile.
Daniela Araya
Dec 29, 2024
I’m Convinced Every Home Should Paint This Sometimes Overlooked AreaDesign Ideas
New conversation starter loading!
Cullen Ormond
Dec 29, 2024
I Added My Least Favorite Color into My Bedroom Design, and It Transformed My LifeDesign Ideas
Would you try it?
Stephanie Montes
Dec 18, 2024
4 Paint Colors You Should Never Use for Color Drenching, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
Here are the colors they prefer instead.
Kelsey Mulvey
Dec 17, 2024
This Is the One 2024 Home Trend You'll Still See Everywhere Next YearDesign Ideas
According to designers.
Anna Traver
Dec 8, 2024
IKEA Just Announced This “Electric” Shade as the 2025 Color of the YearDesign Ideas
Plus two new aesthetics that will be on trend next year, too.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 7, 2024
This No-Demo Kitchen Reno Will Make You Want Periwinkle Blue CabinetsDesign Ideas
From blah to ahh!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 7, 2024
We’ll Be Seeing a Rococo Revival and Pattern Clashing in 2025Design Ideas
Bold is back!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 5, 2024
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Here & It's Bringing Back a ClassicDesign Ideas
Check out the color you’ll likely see everywhere this coming year.
Blair Donovan
Dec 5, 2024
This Is the Best Way to Channel Ina Garten's Style in Your Living Room Design Ideas
It’s surprisingly versatile.
Kelly Dawson
Nov 28, 2024
The Simple Hack a Paint Expert Swears By to Choose the Right Color Design Ideas
All you need is a fan deck!
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 14, 2024
3 Ways to Make Your Seasonal Decor Pop (and Boost Your Mood!)Design Ideas
Who knew?!
Brittany Leitner
Nov 12, 2024
4 Color Rules Potentially Ruining Your Next Paint Job, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
The truth behind your fresh coat.
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 5, 2024
This Is the Small-Space-Friendly Paint Trend You Need to TryDesign Ideas
And easy to customize.
Blair Donovan
Oct 29, 2024
The 8 Colors That Go Best with Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee Paint ColorDesign Ideas
It’s so versatile!
Nina Derwin
Oct 23, 2024
Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year Is a Surprisingly Versatile “Neutral”Design Ideas
It’s moody, but muted.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 22, 2024
This “Joyful” Decorating Hack Will Instantly Transform Your HallwayDesign Ideas
See how to personalize this conventionally tough-to-design area.
Blair Donovan
Oct 21, 2024
Sherwin-Williams Just Released Its First-Ever Color Capsule of the YearDesign Ideas
Get inspired for your next home project.
Emma Dangel
Oct 17, 2024
This Popular Color Is Perfect for Fall — Here’s How to Use It (It’s So Cozy!)Design Ideas
It’s truly the warmest color.
Shelby Deering
Oct 9, 2024
I Can't Stop Thinking About the Kitchen in "Nobody Wants This" (It's So Trendy!)Design Ideas
You’ll want to go blue after watching this episode.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 5, 2024
See The "Perfect Purple" Paint Color Ina Garten Used In Her Living RoomDesign Ideas
Well, now I don’t feel so bad.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 5, 2024
This Is the Most Popular Living Room Paint Color for 2024
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These were the shades homeowners searched for the most this year.
Abby Monteil
Oct 3, 2024
I Got a Color Analysis for My Home Decor and It Was Not At All What I ExpectedDesign Ideas
Here’s what that means for my space.
Daniela Araya
Oct 2, 2024
What Colors Go with Dark Green? Try These 17 Gorgeous Color CombosDesign Ideas
There are myriad ways to decorate with this popular color, whether you love Scandinavian design or consider yourself a maximalist.
Lauren Wicks
Sep 20, 2024
What Are Earth Tones, and How Can They Work in Your Home?Design Ideas
It looks good in every single space.
Isis Briones
Sep 17, 2024
This Gorgeous Color Is a Fall Classic — And It’s So Easy to Bring into Your HomeDesign Ideas
It’s so elegant.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 4, 2024
What "Millennial Gray" Is, and Why It Has TikTok in a Tizzy
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If you’re a millennial with a penchant for gray, you’re not alone. In fact, the hue has become such a staple in the generation’s homes that it’s become something of a joke online.
Abby Monteil
Aug 26, 2024
We Asked 8 Color Experts What the “It” Color Is (Their Answers May Surprise You!)Design Ideas
Learn what the hottest colors are according to the best color experts: People who live in incredibly colorful homes.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 24, 2024
What Are Muted Colors, and How Can They Work in Your Home?Design Ideas
Plus, check out specific expert-approved paint color ideas.
Isis Briones
Aug 23, 2024
I Tried 4 (Free!) Paint Color Apps That Should Be on Everyone’s RadarDesign Ideas
They’re all super user-friendly.
Alyssa Longobucco
Aug 21, 2024
Behr’s 2025 Color of the Year Is a “Captivating” & “Luxurious” Bold HueDesign Ideas
It’s dynamic and timeless!
Danielle Blundell
Aug 21, 2024
The 17 Most Colorful Room Redos of 2023 (So Far!)Home Projects
These dreamy makeovers will have you green (and orange, and red, and blue) with envy. But don’t worry! We’ve got the details you need to bring these gorgeous looks to your own home.
Sarah Everett
Aug 2, 2023
The Black Petunias Are Perfect for Your Dream “Goth Garden” (They’re So Classy!)Design Ideas
It’s an emo kid’s dream.
Amrita Thakkar
Aug 16, 2024
I Asked 3 Designers Their Favorite Living Room Paint Color for This YearDesign Ideas
Are neutrals always the answer?
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 14, 2024
Is There Even a Color of the Year for 2024? Here's What Three Experts SayDesign Ideas
Plus, the colors they do expect to stay in style.
Blair Donovan
Aug 12, 2024
14 Color Combos Where Gray Takes Center Stage
Style
Go ahead and get your gray on!
Zoë Roscoe
Aug 5, 2024
These Will Be the Most Popular Paint Colors in 2025, According to Paint ProsDesign Ideas
Get inspired for your next home project, big or small.
Blair Donovan
Aug 5, 2024
The “Food Color” That Best Describes You, Based on Your Zodiac SignLife
Are you more of a martini olive green or maraschino cherry red?
Brittany Beringer-Tobing
Jul 29, 2024
10 Paint Colors You Won’t Regret in 10 Years, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
The pros even use these shades in their own homes!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 27, 2024
4 Food-Inspired Colors Dominating 2024, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
According to designers.
Daniela Araya
Jul 24, 2024
The 11 Very Best Paint Colors of 2024 So Far, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
You can't go wrong with any of these shades!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 22, 2024
8 Popular Colors and Color Combinations Making Your Home Look DatedDesign Ideas
See if what’s on this list is in your home!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 19, 2024
I’ve Been Using This (Free) Color App for Years, & It’s Perfect for Every RoomDesign Ideas
This seriously needs to be on everyone’s radar.
Jessie Quinn
Jul 18, 2024
The Unexpected Color I Use to Organize Everything in My Home (I’ll Never Stop!)Organizing
It’s just so versatile and comforting!
Ria Bhagwat
Jul 10, 2024
16 Colors to Complement Yellow for Your HomeDesign Ideas
Here's how to make this bold, cheerful color work for you.
Sarah Coffey
Jun 25, 2024
The 17 Best Colors to Pair with Mint Green
Style
Mint is a mood!
Anna Kocharian
Jun 18, 2024
The #1 Paint Rule Leanne Ford Almost Always Breaks (You Should, Too!)Design Ideas
Hint: It’s about the ceiling and can make a small space look bigger!
Danielle Blundell
Jun 13, 2024
“Cocooning” Is the New Design Trend That Makes Small Spaces Look BiggerDesign Ideas
Here’s how to get the look, according to a designer.
Blair Donovan
Jun 12, 2024
This Is Martha Stewart’s Cozy “Signature Color” (She Uses It Everywhere!)Design Ideas
But of course, there’s a catch.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 11, 2024
We Asked 3 Designers to Name the Best Kitchen Cabinet Paint ColorDesign Ideas
Here’s what they said.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 8, 2024
I Painted My Walls the “It” Color of 2024, and It's Surprisingly VersatileDesign Ideas
Plus, designers share how to style this shade.
Daniela Araya
Jun 7, 2024
The Kitchen Cabinet Color That Makes Your Home Look Instantly DatedDesign Ideas
“This shade has no personality nor style. It just makes the kitchen look dull, old, and boring.”
Lauren Harano
Jun 6, 2024
What Is Chartreuse Color? 12 Ways to Use This Bright HueDesign Ideas
Think: highlighter pen, mixed with a little green.
Shelby Deering
Jun 6, 2024
Ina Garten Used the “White Plate Rule” for Her Kitchen Color Palette
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See her surprisingly simple design.
Olivia Harvey
May 31, 2024
29 Color Combos that Take Blue to the Next LevelDesign Ideas
From tried and true to unexpectedly bold.
Sarah Lyon
May 31, 2024
I Tried This Controversial Color Rule in My Living Room, and I Wish I’d Done it SoonerDesign Ideas
I NEVER thought I’d decorate with this color — and now I love it.
Blair Donovan
May 13, 2024