How to Prep Your Home for Sale with Strategic Painting
When you're getting ready to sell your home, every detail matters—from curb appeal to interior staging. But one of the most powerful, cost-effective upgrades you can make? A fresh coat of paint. Strategic painting doesn’t just cover up old scu...
The Science of Sheen: Choosing Between Matte, Satin, and Gloss Finishes
You’ve chosen the perfect paint color. You can already imagine it on your walls, setting the mood, pulling the space together. But then comes a deceptively simple question: “What finish would you like?” Suddenly, you’re faced with a choice...
Pet-Friendly Paints: Choosing Safe Options for Homes with Animals
If you share your home with a cat, dog, bird, or any furry (or feathered) family member, you know how important it is to keep their environment safe. We pet-proof the cabinets, hide the cords, avoid certain plants—but what about paint? Whether y...
Beyond White: Creative Ceiling Paint Ideas to Transform Your Rooms
Most people paint their ceilings white—and then never think about them again. But what if we told you that your ceiling could be the fifth wall of your room’s design? That it could play just as important a role in the mood, proportions, and perso...
Painting Tips for Renters: Temporary Upgrades That Won’t Break the Lease
When you’re renting your home, there’s a fine line between making a space feel like yours and keeping the landlord happy. That blank white box you moved into might feel sterile, uninspiring, or not quite your style—but painting the walls feels ...
The Psychology of Color in Home Office Design
What if the color of your walls could help you get more done, reduce stress, and stay focused through even the longest Zoom calls? In the new era of remote work, your home office isn’t just a spare room—it’s your headquarters. Your productiv...
How Paint Color Affects Mood: Designing Spaces for Calm, Energy, and Focus
You walk into a room and feel instantly relaxed. Another space makes you feel energized, ready to take on the day. And yet another helps you focus and concentrate. You may not always notice it consciously, but chances are, the paint color on the wall...
The Best Windowless Bathroom Paint Colors May Surprise You
Bathrooms, especially powder rooms, Jack-and-Jill bathrooms and basement loos, are often dark. That means you’re faced with picking windowless bathroom paint colors, which can be a challenge for these potentially drab spaces. Here’s how to choose...
The 8 Best Paint Colors for Studying & Learning
If you're a student, teacher, or a parent helping kids with homework, you may not have thought about how paint color can affect learning. But just as colors impact mood, they can also enhance memory and improve focus. Here are some of the best colors...
7 Beautiful Home Library Paint Colors
Home libraries are often peaceful retreats—but that doesn’t mean the color palette has to be predictable. You can create a reading area in your home office that reflects your personality and draws color from your home decor, from the walls to you...