Color Schemes & Ideas

Modern kitchen with green cabinetry, marble island, black bar stools, and pendant lights, featuring a vase with foliage.
Designers Love These 6 Chic Olive Green Paint Colors (I Can See Why!)Decorating
Designers also weigh on what colors to pair olive green with.
Caroline Biggs
May 22, 2025
You’ll Rethink the Color Gray After You See These Bold Rooms Decorating
From moody to modern, these 12 color pairings prove gray can steal the spotlight.
Deirdre Sullivan
May 23, 2025
What Are Muted Colors, and How Can They Work in Your Home?Decorating
Learn what muted really means and how to pull it off.
Cori Sears
May 16, 2025
This "All-Time Favorite" Moody Color Is the Paint You'll Use Again and AgainDecorating
It was used on the cabinets, ceilings, and walls.
Olivia Harvey
May 20, 2025
I Asked Designers About the Worst Living Room Color, and They Both Said ThisDecorating
Consider yourself warned.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 16, 2025
Colorful Interior Design Can Make Your Home Bolder & More PersonalDecorating
Spaces are getting bolder, more personal, and more fun in the process.
Daniela Araya
May 13, 2025
The 10 Best Sage Green Paint Colors, According to DesignersDecorating
Coat your space in this new neutral.
Kelly Dawson
May 1, 2025
What Are Neutral Colors, and How Can They Work in Your Home?Decorating
Neutrals sometimes get a bad reputation for being too safe or too blah. But in interiors, that lack of edge can actually be a good thing.
Danielle Blundell
Apr 30, 2025
These Are the Ultimate Dark Green Paint Colors, According to DesignersDecorating
You might be surprised by their picks.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 29, 2025
These 13 Green Paint Colors Are the Best We’ve Ever SeenDecorating
We scoured the archives and asked designers for the best green paint hues.
Cori Sears
Apr 23, 2025
The 12 Best Blue-Green Paint Colors for the Most Soothing Rooms EverDecorating
Design lovers don't sleep on blue-green.
Daniela Araya
Apr 18, 2025
I Transformed My Windowless Bathroom into a Springtime OasisDecorating
My outlook on color is forever changed.
Rachel Otero
Apr 17, 2025
This Calming Paint Line Feels Like a Massage and Deep Breath All in OneDecorating
The collection has 16 relaxing colors.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 10, 2025
The Secret to Picking a Perfect Paint Color? It Fits In My PocketDecorating
This color-identifying gadget is a total game-changer for color lovers.
Daniela Araya
Apr 8, 2025
This Is the One Color Palette That Actually Goes with EverythingDecorating
Plus, foolproof tips for pulling it off.
Isis Briones
Apr 4, 2025
How to Create a Mid-Century Modern Color Palette for Any SpaceDecorating
According to designers.
Cori Sears
Mar 27, 2025
The One Color Palette You Should Try for an Instantly Cozy VibeDecorating
According to designers.
Cori Sears
Mar 24, 2025
This Is the "It" Color for Spring, According to DesignersDecorating
A surprising twist on a classic color.
Daniela Araya
Mar 23, 2025
I Tried the “80/20 Color Rule,” and Now I Want to Use It in Every Single RoomDecorating
It's the perfect design trick for creating balance and harmony in any space.
Cori Sears
Mar 22, 2025
This Is the Only Spring Color That I Want to Drench My Home InDecorating
See how the color is displayed in eight real homes.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 15, 2025
4 Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Pairing Paint and WallpaperDecorating
Transform your walls with these designer-approved tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Feb 27, 2025
These Are the Best Home Office Wall Colors, According to DesignersDecorating
You might be surprised.
Cori Sears
Feb 26, 2025
The All-Time Best Green Kitchen Cabinet Colors, According to DesignersDecorating
These verdant color palettes will stand the test of time.
Alyssa Longobucco
Feb 26, 2025
These Color Combos Make a Room Instantly More Comfortable, Say Color ExpertsDecorating
Plus, paint color ideas to get the look.
Isis Briones
Feb 18, 2025
This Is the All-Time Best Color for Kitchen Cabinets, According to DesignersDecorating
The top choice is bolder than you’d think.
Samantha Benoit
Feb 12, 2025
This Is the All-Time Best Paint Color for Nurseries, According to ExpertsDecorating
Plus, the best children’s room color for when your baby gets older.
Isis Briones
Feb 11, 2025
KitchenAid’s Color of the Year Will Make Your Mouth Water (It’s Perfect for Spring)Decorating
It’s a nostalgic color with a modern twist.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 6, 2025
The 3 All-Time Worst Living-Room Paint Colors, According to DesignersDecorating
Certain shades really can bring a space down, so they’re best to avoid.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 4, 2025
What Is a Warm Color Palette & How Can One Work in Your Home?Decorating
Plus, how to style them like a pro.
Cori Sears
Jan 31, 2025
This Is the Number One Designer Secret to Creating a Gorgeous SpaceDecorating
The pros share their insights into making a cohesive room with color.
Kelly Dawson
Jan 31, 2025
The All-Time Best Bathroom Colors, According to 3 DesignersDecorating
Maybe you’ll be surprised, too?
Cullen Ormond
Jan 29, 2025
This Is the All-Time Best Paint Color for Kitchens, According to DesignersDecorating
There were a few surprises.
Samantha Benoit
Jan 23, 2025
4 Mistakes You’re Making with Black Paint, and How to Avoid Them, from DesignersDecorating
It’s easy to use this dark hue — if you avoid these mistakes.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jan 22, 2025
“Color Folding” Is the Cozy New Paint Method You Need to Know NowDecorating
It can make a big room with asymmetrical architecture feel warmer.
Angela Tafoya
Jan 22, 2025
Greige Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Color — Here’s What IsDecorating
People want their kitchens to be cozier than ever.
Quincy Bulin
Jan 20, 2025
White Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Color. This Hue Has Officially Stolen the Title (Two Years in a Row!)Decorating
Plus, other incoming kitchen design trends you need to see.
Brittany Anas
Jan 17, 2025
This is Your Power Color, According to Your Astrological SignDecorating
The stars are aligned for creating a bold, colorful space.
Samantha Leal
Jan 17, 2025
Ina Garten’s Method for Making Her Plates Pop Is Genius (It’s Super Simple!) Decorating
Her “white plate rule” just got kicked up a notch.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 17, 2025
The Unexpected Color Combo Taking 2025 by Storm, According to DesignersDecorating
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 VersatileDecorating
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 FancyDecorating
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 DesignersDecorating
It’s even more colorful!
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jan 2, 2025
This Is the Surprising Bedroom Color You’ll See Everywhere in 2025Decorating
It’s moody but so versatile.
Daniela Araya
Dec 29, 2024
I’m Convinced Every Home Should Paint This Sometimes Overlooked AreaDecorating
New conversation starter loading!
Cullen Ormond
Dec 29, 2024
I Added My Least Favorite Color into My Bedroom Design, and It Transformed My LifeDecorating
Would you try it?
Stephanie Montes
Dec 18, 2024
4 Paint Colors You Should Never Use for Color Drenching, According to DesignersDecorating
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 YearDecorating
According to designers.
Anna Traver
Dec 8, 2024
IKEA Just Announced This “Electric” Shade as the 2025 Color of the YearDecorating
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 Cabinets
From blah to ahh!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 7, 2024
We’ll Be Seeing a Rococo Revival and Pattern Clashing in 2025
Bold is back!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 5, 2024
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Here & It's Bringing Back a Classic
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
It’s surprisingly versatile.
Kelly Dawson
Nov 29, 2024
The Simple Hack a Paint Expert Swears By to Choose the Right Color
All you need is a fan deck!
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 14, 2024
3 Ways to Make Your Seasonal Decor Pop (and Boost Your Mood!)
Who knew?!
Brittany Leitner
Nov 12, 2024
4 Color Rules Potentially Ruining Your Next Paint Job, According to Designers
The truth behind your fresh coat.
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 5, 2024
This Is the Small-Space-Friendly Paint Trend You Need to Try
And easy to customize.
Blair Donovan
Oct 29, 2024
The 8 Colors That Go Best with Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee Paint Color
It’s so versatile!
Nina Derwin
Oct 23, 2024
Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year Is a Surprisingly Versatile “Neutral”
It’s moody, but muted.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 22, 2024
This “Joyful” Decorating Hack Will Instantly Transform Your Hallway
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 Year
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!)
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!)
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 Room
Well, now I don’t feel so bad.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 5, 2024
This Is the Most Popular Living Room Paint Color for 2024
News
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 Expected
Here’s what that means for my space.
Daniela Araya
Oct 2, 2024
What Colors Go with Dark Green? Try These 17 Gorgeous Color Combos
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?
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 Home
It’s so elegant.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 4, 2024
What "Millennial Gray" Is, and Why It Has TikTok in a Tizzy
News
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!)
Learn what the hottest colors are according to the best color experts: People who live in incredibly colorful homes.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 24, 2024
I Tried 4 (Free!) Paint Color Apps That Should Be on Everyone’s Radar
They’re all super user-friendly.
Alyssa Longobucco
Aug 21, 2024
Behr’s 2025 Color of the Year Is a “Captivating” & “Luxurious” Bold Hue
It’s dynamic and timeless!
Danielle Blundell
Aug 21, 2024