Color Schemes & Ideas

Warning/workspace/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/atmedia-cloudinary-image-block/atmedia-cloudinary-image-block.php82 Black and white and gold is a striking color combination, and nowhere is that more true than in the bathroom. Gold fixtures in the bathroom is a look we’re seeing more and more of, and paired with a black and white color scheme, they add a pleasing bit of drama to a humble space.

And it’s making me rethink pink!

The combinations might surprise you. Move aside, neutrals! 

"It’s meant to be playful and a great starter color" for people who might be color-averse. "It’s okay to try new things!"

It’s a design choice that’s worth a second look.

The collaboration between Backdrop and Coming Soon reminds us of autumn.

It works with almost any other color.

It is "a positive, natural tone that, by connecting us with the natural world, can help us feel better in our homes".

Think pink — but nowhere near Barbiecore pepto pink!

If you're searching for something new and a little more exciting, and you're into navy, then a peacock blue shade may be where it's at for you.

Add a little spice to your layout today.

Black tends to be a bit of a polarizing color for interiors: we’ve written about black walls, black bathrooms, black bedrooms, and each time the response is either love or hate. But what about… black on the ceiling?When it comes to black ceilings, some may immediately think of a cave, while others see this dark hue above and feel warm and cozy vibes. Regardless of your opinion, we’ve curated a few of our favorite black ceilings that you’re sure to love.

The colors from the collab are going to convince you to fulfill your childhood dreams of living in Barbie's Dreamhouse.

Here are eight ways to use pink in home decor that are both stylish and decidedly grown-up.

The medium-toned neutral is cozy, versatile, and restorative.

Goodbye, boring white pots!

Much like 2015 internet sensation The Dress, the team's color experts can't agree on what color it actually is.

Do you know what your birthstone is?

The interior palette is roughly divided into two groups of color: warm and cool colors. Reds, yellows, oranges and beige are warm. Blues, greens and grays are cool. If you look at the color wheel, warm colors are on one side of the wheel, and the cools reside on the other. Where they meet, they mix, forming some hybrids, like green and purple. Those colors can be warmer or cooler depending on their mix.

The 2023 Colors of the Year include 12 trend-worthy and forward-thinking shades that evoke comfort, safety and joy.

Proof that a natural color palette can be exciting.

If you've been thinking about how to personalize your home using paint, but aren't interested in the popular arch trend, you aren't alone.

Whether it's periwinkle or cerulean, there's just something about blue.

When was the last time you were asked, "What's your favorite color?"

Don't shy away from color.

If you're struggling to find the perfect color palette, you definitely need to down these apps.

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

The name of this paint may be "Pretty Ugly," but it's anything but!

Earthy green, mustard, pink, and all-gray everything and more!

According to interior designers.

If you’re looking to turn heads with your home’s interior decor, you won’t want to overlook using red and purple as design elements. When it feels like everything has been “done” before, this combo doesn’t disappoint. A color wheel will tell you that red and purple should not be combined, since the hallmark of interior design is the use of contrasting colors or monotone colors to create an interesting space.

While color therapy is an actual science, you don’t need to have a doctorate or degree in color psychology to identify which colors ring true for you in various stages and emotions in your life. Here are the six color categories everyone should have and lean on as needed.

Go wild with color on a budget!

Add some vibrancy to your book shelf.

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

Bonus: Everything's vintage.

They have longtime favorites.

Warm neutrals are in.

According to a real estate agent.

Pastel bedrooms are making a major comeback, demonstrating that these cheerful hues are for way more than just the nursery or Easter eggs.

Mint, pink, and lilac—oh my!

Hint: it's SO pretty and on-trend.

Each room is designed to evoke a different mood.

U.K.-based furniture retailer Swyft Home shared a study on the most-searched sofa colors of 2022.

Sage green isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

According to over 60 interior design experts.

There are a few key things to consider.

Seafoam subtlety or seaglass statement wall? You'll love both!

As this year’s Small/Cool NYC designers demonstrate, warm tones and even monochrome can create a calming backdrop.

According to a real estate agent.

It might not be what you expect!

The top five hues all center on creating safe spaces in a chaotic world.

Find the right color for how you want to feel.

Kacey Musgraves is making the case for keeping things neutral and minimal save for an isolated pop of color or two.

If you can’t decide on which color to paint the different rooms in your home, why not ask an interior designer? But if you’re on a budget, why not ask Google instead?

Designers share five surprising colors that you'll be seeing in living rooms in 2022.

You'll want to add it to your collection ASAP!

It "brings a trustworthy, sentimental feel that is timeless.”

“Color has the power to express your emotions AND transform your home!”

Your next change is just a gallon of paint away.

What's your season?

Bonus: Loads of pieces are on major sale!

Carnivalcore can be a little bit tacky — but in a good way.

“They are an eclectic mix of the pure and the humble that evokes the warmth and harmony of a more innocent age while celebrating life today.”

“As things continue to evolve, we see this color continuing to grow in relevance and importance as we shift our mindset, and our spaces, and look toward the future.”

Plus, how to control lighting to have a similar impact.

Do as Martha Stewart does.

The color palette "contrasts our co-existing desires for rest and relaxation with non-conforming exuberant expression."

Create a calming oasis with these three colors.

Pink doesn’t have to be scary.

Hendrick's shared a glimpse of her dressing room that puts these hues on display.

Pantone went periwinkle for its Color of the Year, but wood stain brand Minwax is going green. Minwax announced this month that “Gentle Olive” is its 2022 hue, which reflects “the search for serenity in our changing routines.”“Gentle Olive” is a soothing mix of sage green and gray that embraces natural wood tones while adding a subtle pop of timeless color. It’s grounded, calming, and is symbolic of healing and renewal.