Color Decorating

Find the perfect shade for your space with our expert-approved color combinations.
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The Surprising “It” Paint Color of Small/Cool 2021
Small Cool Experience 2021
You might just start seeing this maximalist shade everywhere you look.
Terri Pous
Jun 15, 2021
This Is the Unexpected Color Combo Designers Love Most
The right color combo can provide more than just an eye-catching interior scene, it can bring depth and dimension to a monochrome space.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 14, 2021
This Super Simple Painting Hack Makes a Small Room Feel Way Bigger
Small Cool Experience 2021
It'll even save you money on cans of paint!
Ella Cerón
Jun 14, 2021
4 Tonal Color Combos from Small/Cool That Are Soothing
By the end, you might find yourself inspired to go for the same look.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 14, 2021
This Two-Second Formula Will Help You Choose What Colors to Decorate With
Small/Cool Experience 2021
Can't choose between bright colors and neutrals? You don't have to!
Terri Pous
Jun 12, 2021
This Calm Neutral Is Summer’s Hottest Paint Color, According to This Survey
If you're planning to repaint this summer, these five colors will have you covered.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 11, 2021
The Best Kitchen Paint Colors, According to Real Estate Agents
When it comes time to sell, the wrong color can knock off thousands off your home's value.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 11, 2021
A Couple Transformed a Queens Rental into a Colorful, Creative Space on a Budget
Inspired by the beauty of tropical nature and the vibrancy of Mexican culture.
Darragh Dandurand
Jun 8, 2021
A Colorful, Maximalist Home Has the Most Charming Screened Porch (& Bed Swing)
Marcie says her house is "middle aged — not old enough to be utterly charming and not new enough to have the latest and freshest look. But we have put our stamp on it to make it our own and we love it the way it is."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 8, 2021
A 452-Square-Foot Apartment Fills Every Inch With Art, Plants, Color & Fun
Erin's place is a mix of mid-century and Scandinavian and like one big DIY project.
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Jun 7, 2021
This Colored Glassware Will Take Your Summer Tablescapes to New Heights
There's never been a better time to shop for candy-colored glassware.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jun 4, 2021
A 560-Square-Foot Rental Apartment Has Effortlessly Cool Vintage Art and Decor
Jeremy, our dogs, and Meghan moved to this Spanish-style bungalow apartment in Los Angeles five years ago from Louisville, Kentucky bringing only two vintage pieces of furniture and a large collection of art, records, and books.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 4, 2021
101 Ways to Add Color to Your Home
Live in technicolor!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 3, 2021
This Interior Designer's UK Home Is a Treasure Trove of Stylish Ideas
British stylist and interior designer Emily Rickard might finally be a homeowner after renting around the world, but she's still an absolute expert in renter-friendly style ideas that won't break the bank... plus inspiration for working with what you already have!
Viv Yapp
Jun 2, 2021
This Color Will Be All Over the Internet By 2023
Color experts and trend forecasters have hailed this calming hue as the color of 2023 — and it's already having a major moment online.
Jessica Wang
May 30, 2021
Bretman Rock’s Colorful Hawaiian Villa is Filled With Filipino Designs and Crystals
Watch the beauty influencer and social media personality's fun "Open Door" segment.
Jessica Wang
May 29, 2021
Hilary Duff Shared a Peek at Her Unexpectedly Colorful Front Door
Plus, how you can get the look.
Olivia Harvey
May 28, 2021
Before & After: An Artist Embraces Dramatic Color in a Small, Dark Condo
Rachele's living room doesn't get a lot of natural light, but she embraced the darkness and chose a dark blue to make it even cozier.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 21, 2021
Here’s Why This HGTV Expert Says You Should Avoid Painting Your Walls White
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Designer Orlando Soria has the photographic evidence to back up his word.
Leah Groth
May 19, 2021
This Modern African Style Townhome Is Decked Out with Gorgeous DIYs
Nasozi Kakembo’s home features a collection of traditional crafts, decor accents from Uganda, modern art, Danish furniture design, and a blend of her East African heritage with her American upbringing.
Amanda Archibald
May 18, 2021
A 600-Square-Foot Home Has Gorgeous Emerald Green Colors
Alicia went for plush furnishings (like velvet), deep, dark colors (like dark green walls), and unique artwork including custom neon lighting in her small UK terraced house.
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May 5, 2021
This Cabinet Color Will Help Your Kitchen Feel “Less Sterile,” According to a Celebrity Chef
People are yearning to make their kitchens more exciting, and painting your cabinets this color is the way to do it.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 30, 2021
The “Whitest Paint On Record” Was Just Created, and It Could Lessen the Need for AC
You may have heard of the invention of “Vantablack,” the blackest black paint on the market — so black that it does not reflect any sunlight, effectively making whatever it’s painted on a visual black hole. Researchers at Purdue University just made Vantablack’s white equivalent, which they say is the “whitest paint on record.”According to Dezeen, the “ultra-white” paint reflects 98.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 20, 2021
More Is More in This Moody, '70s Style Home
Slick furniture, cool art, wild wall paint colors, a long hand-painted mural, three dogs, and a whole lot of reptiles... this mid-century house is packed with 1970s vibes.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 16, 2021
This Home Is Packed With Colorful & Clever Renter-Friendly Decor Hacks
Stuck with beige walls she isn't allowed to paint, Amara has injected color into her rental home without damaging the walls using creative and clever renter-friendly decor hacks in nearly every room. The result is a sanctuary of saturated hues!
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Apr 6, 2021
These Unexpected Bathroom Colors Are on Trend for 2021, According to Design Experts
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If a fresh coat of paint is on your mind, you might be surprised to learn the top-searched bathroom colors for this year so far, according to an interior expert.
Arielle Tschinkel
Apr 1, 2021
These 6 Smart Paint Ideas Are 2021's Answer to the DIY Painted Arch
They're just as high-impact and almost as easy, too!
Kelsey Mulvey
Mar 23, 2021
This Is the Color You Should Paint Your Front Door Next, According to HGTV Experts
HGTV stars Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb, who spruce up unmarketable homes for a living, have the insider intel.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 24, 2021
6 Reasons to Go Bold with Color at Home
And how you can conquer your fear of color, too!
Daniela Araya
Mar 20, 2021
This Is the Most Instagrammable Paint Color, According to One Study
"It promotes both calm, confidence and a feeling of being grounded."
Inigo Del Castillo
Mar 9, 2021
A Maximalist Home Has a Red Sofa, Blue Kitchen, and Wild Wallpaper
Mamie Morgan's home's style is described as "maximalism meets Amelia Bedelia meets my mother’s full-length fake fur from Costco."
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Mar 4, 2021
Emily Henderson’s New Skillshare Courses Amplify Designers of Color
The designer reunited with Skillshare for three new classes with diverse designers.
Jessica Wang
Mar 3, 2021
Here are the 7 Paint Colors Joanna Gaines Used to Transform Homes In “Fixer Upper”
Each episode featured beautiful renovations, and here's how you can get the look.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 2, 2021
This Rental Uses Color Blocking to Distinguish Areas in an Open Layout
Justine introduced pops of color by painting walls with bright colors to complement an open layout. "I specifically wanted to do color blocking on our walls to create an imaginary border between the different areas of our space."
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Mar 1, 2021
Julie Klausner's Home Has Rainbow Stripes and Her Cat's Name in Neon
Actress, podcaster, and writer Julie Klausner's NYC rental apartment features a neon sign, stripes, and fake cakes and flowers in the entryway, wild paint colors in the living room, dessert-themed wallpaper in the kitchen, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 1, 2021
Add This All-Purple South Korean Island To Your Post-Pandemic Bucket List
NEWS
You'll have some gorgeous vacation photos.
Arielle Tschinkel
Feb 26, 2021
This Renter Spent 2020 Painting Accent Walls in Bright Colors
Since being trapped inside because of quarantine, Jessie Ruane found solace in painting (and painting...) all her walls and redefining her style.
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Feb 12, 2021
A Fabulous Memphis Home Has an All-Black Living Room, Bold Wallpaper, and More
You'll fall in love with designer Laquita Tate's entire house, but especially the all-black living room, with black walls, a black fireplace, and two black Article chairs.
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Feb 10, 2021
A 1980s Bungalow Is Anything But Basic After a Cute, Pink DIY Renovation
Taking the renovation process room by room, Vanessa and Félix have transformed the space into a warm — and very pink! — abode that reflects their bright and fun-loving personalities.
Lauren Kolyn
Feb 9, 2021
Behr's 2021 Color of the Year Is Such a Warm, Cozy Choice
It's a livable, versatile shade.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 9, 2021
A Street Artist's Bristol Home Features an Incredibly Colorful Exterior Mural
Alex Lucas's home has a gorgeous mural inside on the kitchen cabinets, too!
Viv Yapp
Feb 8, 2021
A 450-Square-Foot NYC Rental Fits a Surprising Number of Deep Wall Paint Colors
Laurel created a layered, romantic vibe in her rental apartment inspired by the psychic shop on the ground floor. She painted each room a deep, textured color, hunted down cheap vintage furniture, and added excessive amounts of rugs, curtains, fairy lights, and incense.
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Feb 5, 2021
This Music Artist's 500-Square-Foot Kampala Rental Is Colorful and Cozy
When Rachel K first took a tour of this place, she knew immediately this was the spot for her. "There is a beautiful garden surrounding the apartments, it has gated security, and is a 10-minute drive to restaurants and shopping centers."
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 4, 2021
This Apartment's Monochromatic Living Room Has Bold Blue Walls, Sofas, and Rug
Clay Crider and his husband, Julian Kline didn't plan on having a monochromatic living room, but they "fell in love with the paint color and then the two blue couches, and it all started to fall into place."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 29, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Fits a Ton of Color in a Small Space
Esi Agbemenu is drawn to fun, bold colors, big patterns, and glam accents.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 27, 2021
This 2021 Color of the Year Might Be Your Next Kitchen Cabinet Color
It "embodies strength and calmness."
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 26, 2021
Here's What the Color of Your Kitchen Cabinets Says About You
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Find out your true colors!
Kelsey Mulvey
Jan 25, 2021
This Former 'Teenage Goth' Made the Dreamiest Dark and Moody House on a Budget
Buying this house was a stretch for designer Amber Kaye's budget, so she had to decorate resourcefully by buying second-hand/vintage, upcycling furniture, and painting bathroom tiles.
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Jan 24, 2021
Chasing Paper's Co-Founder Lives in a Gorgeous, Colorful, Patterned House
Elizabeth Rees is the co-founder of wallpaper company, Chasing Paper, and her home has a gorgeous color palette, beautiful custom built-ins, and yes... great patterned wallpaper in many rooms.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 22, 2021
A Spacious Rental Apartment Shows How to Use Paint to Add Tons of Personality
"Don't be afraid to paint it and use exciting color. It's amazing how you can express yourself by declaring your home."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 17, 2021
8 Designer-Approved Ways to Use Leftover Paint in Different Areas of Your Home
No trip to the hardware store necessary!
Caroline Biggs
Jan 16, 2021
Pink Furniture, Art, Headboard, & Hair... This Fashion Stylist Really Loves Pink
Blogger and fashion stylist Hayley Hughes describes her Australian rental home's style as "Think modern 'Golden Girls,' heavily pink with lots of vintage and quirky pieces and lots and lots of art!"
Natalie Jeffcott
Jan 15, 2021
This Artist's Colorful Home Has Pattern, Plants, & the Cutest Colorful Pots
Julia is the painter behind Summer Svenson, a colorful collection of creations ranging from canvas, to baubles, to plant pots featuring energetic abstract patterns and an array of adorable motifs, like tigers, fish, cats, dogs, faces, and much, much more.
Natalie Jeffcott
Jan 11, 2021
RoomMates Decor’s 2021 Color of the Year Represents Renewal
The healing hue symbolizes new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Jessica Wang
Jan 9, 2021
The Most Popular Front Door Colors Are a Whimsical Mix Of Neutral and Bold
Allow the most Instagrammed front door colors to inspire your entryway this year.
Jessica Wang
Jan 9, 2021
A Small Pastel Rental Includes an Iridescent Shower Curtain & Kaiju Collection
Creative technologist Amy Wibowo's small San Francisco studio apartment is packed with personality, including a mermaid headboard of her dreams.
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Jan 4, 2021
A 550-Square-Foot Rental Refresh Features Contact Paper, Floor Cushions, & More
Amarachi Ukachu's tropical bohemian New Orleans rental cottage has copper contact paper on the cabinets, a peel-and-stick tile backsplash, and an ingenious lounge sectional made from affordable floor pillows.
Jacqueline Marque
Jan 4, 2021
Gorgeous Paint, Art, and Tiles Turned This Old Bungalow into a Cheerful Abode
Lj and her partner Nick have converted this former bungalow into an airy and light family home thanks to lots of fun ideas, like DIY wood wall paneling, creative wall paint jobs, and even making a lightshade inspired by a higher-end item.
Viv Yapp
Jan 1, 2021
This Was the Most Popular Home Tour of 2020
If you love small homes that maximize every square inch and colorful, maximalist spaces that almost seem to vibrate with excitement and energy, you'll love the home tour that was the most viewed by Apartment Therapy readers!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 30, 2020
Yoga Icon Jessamyn Stanley on Her Queer Poly Family Home and Holiday Rituals
Jessamyn Stanley is an author, wellness advocate, and co-founder of The Underbelly and We Go High. She shares a tour of her poly family's four-bedroom, two-bathroom rental house as well as a peek into her family's extra meaningful holiday celebrations this year.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 21, 2020
These Are the Hottest Color Trends For 2021, According to Designers
Jewel and warm earth tones will be big.
Jessica Wang
Dec 19, 2020
York Wallcoverings’ 2021 Color of the Year is a Timeless Classic
It takes cues from an American fashion staple.
Jessica Wang
Dec 12, 2020
Here’s How Pantone’s Colors of the Year Could Look in Your Living Room
Seeing swatches of Ultimate Gray and Illuminating just isn't enough!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 10, 2020
An Australian Photographer Embraces Her House's 1975 Retro Roots
Built in 1975, it features incredible wallpapers, wooden feature walls, curved corners, modern floral artwork, and neon signs.
Natalie Jeffcott
Dec 10, 2020
This Is Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year
We think this year's choice will surprise and delight you.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 9, 2020
A Cool, Colorful Berlin Rental Apartment Is a Jewelry Designer's Home & Studio
Alina Abegg's rental apartment's decor style is eclectic, playful, and colorful—just like her jewelry.
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Dec 8, 2020
A 800-Square-Foot Colorful UK Home Has a Must-See DIY "Belle Bookcase"
The cute corner library with ladder is just one of the amazing ways Charlotte and her fiance have packed their UK home full of personality on a budget.
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Dec 3, 2020
These Two Unexpected Colors Are Taking Over Kitchen Cabinets, According to Experts
These two non-neutrals are bold.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 2, 2020
A 550-Square-Foot Moscow Home Shows How to Use Decor to Make a Space Feel Larger
This apartment's design was inspired by New Orleans. The main bedroom resembles the cozy style of Southern bed and breakfasts. And the kitchen is in the color of boiled crawfish.
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Nov 26, 2020
This Plant-Filled, Colorful Australian Home Is the Very Definition of Bohemian Maximalist
Lee Alford has done wonders with this once-featureless, bland, modern, open-plan house. It's now an eclectic bohemian maximalist paradise.
Natalie Jeffcott
Nov 24, 2020
Shutterstock’s Color Trends Report Predicts That This Metallic Color Will Be Everywhere in 2021
Plus, two other hues that you can expect to see a lot of in the near future.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Nov 17, 2020
An Old UK Victorian Is an Explosion of Colorful, Dramatic Maximalism
Artist Marta Hutt and her husband DIYed a lot in their Victorian, from replacing the "ugly '70s fireplace" to stripping walls and learning how to plaster, to replacing the flooring.
Viv Yapp
Nov 17, 2020