Paint Color Ideas & Tips

If you have a sample pot of paint, you can pull off this project.

You don't have to leave your couch to give your living room a new look.

One TikToker turned plain white renter walls into something unexpected and sophisticated.

According to real estate pros.

It would fit right in at Barbie’s Dreamhouse.

Learn from my mistake!

Say goodbye to paint bleeding and peeling with this simple trick.

This DIY is perfect for art lovers on a budget.

According to a real estate pro.

No black and white tiles here.

Here's what they said.

There are a few shades that work best.

An alternative way to give a room a fresh look — with little more than a sample-sized can of paint — is to consider a statement door.

Here's why.

This little detail is the difference between good and great.

Here's what they said.

Skip the tape, and try this painting trick instead.

It's so simple I was actually face palming as I watched it — and all you need is painter's tape!

Another way this kitchen superhero will come in handy.

There's a definitive answer.

Think pink — but nowhere near Barbiecore pepto pink!

This is a trick you can steal for your own mural painting projects.

If you hold on to a classic wood finish, you can still use as many paints as you please.

Get the fancy built-in look for less!

Before you pick up that paintbrush — or even before you pluck a color swatch from the paint aisle — read what this pro painter has to say.

Visual artist and designer⁠ Meagan Jain and her partner, Nikolas, fell in love with the skylights and the south-facing windows of this Brooklyn rental apartment. They also loved the amount of space; there is enough room for her art studio and more.

Sarah Stieber is a painter, tape artist, muralist, and jewelry designer with a recent passion for designing spaces around her art, like the incredibly colorful house she's created with her husband.

Mural artist and content creator Champagne shares this large rental home with two roommates, a cat named Pony, and a dog named Ted. She loves mixing modern pieces with vintage elements. "I’d call it a colorful eclectic mix of happiness."

“We all know that history does repeat itself and so will historic paint colors."

Turn your unsellable house into a profit!

From chalky finish paint to spray paint and many shades of craft paint in between.

You don't need to shell out for a gallon — or even a quart! — for these small paint projects.

This not-at-all teen magazine inspired quiz will help you pick the perfect color for your home’s entrance.

According to real estate experts.

Here's what four real estate agents have to say.

According to real estate agents.

They have longtime favorites.

Buyers aren't fans, either.

According to a real estate agent.

TV writer, actress, author, and producer Franchesca Ramsey moved to Los Angeles fall of 2020, decorating this rental apartment with DIY murals, color, and more.

According to a real estate agent.

Mitali Gupta intentionally selected colors, furniture, accessories, and lighting to create the atmosphere she and her partner wanted in each room of the apartment they rent.

You can pull it off in about an hour.

There are a few key things to consider.

According to a real estate agent.

We've got everything you need for a successful paint job, right here.

It was catharsis in paint form.

Score beautiful, eco-friendly, low-odor paint for a steal.

I devised a plan that would have a big impact without costing a ton of money. It was also simple enough that I could do most of it myself, on my own timeline. 

According to a real estate agent.

You'll love making — and displaying — them!

Do you have a hard time telling the difference between cloud white and decorator’s white?

All you need is an hour, if that, and a sample pot of paint to get edgy!

This easy paint project is all about going with the flow.

If you don't know what color's on your walls, don't sweat it — this is an easy way to figure it out, according to experts.

It's THE most perfect neutral hue...and also comes in cool clothing.

It's a method the pro painters use to save on prep and cleanup time.

From earthy, nature-inspired murals to bold, vibrant arches, these clever paint projects add tons of personality and architectural interest.

I'm obsessed.

Chef LaMara Davidson, the founder of Cornbread + Kimchi, lives in this Dallas house that she's painted in bold colors.