Front Door & Shutter Color Ideas Inspired by Alexandria

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As a thriving, historic district along the Potomac, Alexandria‘s Old Town is an excellent place for inspiration for your exterior paint colors, especially if you are searching for some front door and shutter color ideas. Located across the river from Washington, D.C., it’s a small town with a cosmopolitan feel. The iconic Chart House Restaurant […]

7 Beautiful Wedding Color Palettes For Your Home

We spend so much time planning weddings. Everything down to the wedding color palette is a reflection of the relationship. So why not carry the love of that palette into your life together? Here are popular wedding color palettes translated into beautiful ideas for home decor and paint colors. Dusty Rose and Dusty Blue This […]

How to Remove Paint from Clothes

Paint is a wonderful addition to walls, doors, porches, shutters, and baseboards. But one place that paint doesn’t belong is on your clothes. Removing excess paint from clothes can be a pain and even ruin jeans, shirts, shoes, and other delicate fabrics that you love.  To dispel the myths, here is some advice for how […]

10 Living Room Ideas on a Budget

Living rooms tend to be among the largest rooms in a home, which might make them seem like overly expensive rooms to renovate. However, you don’t necessarily have to invest in a whole new furniture set or replace your flooring to give a living room an entirely new look and feel. Here are 10 living room […]

Everything You Need to Know About Chalkboard Paint and How to Use It

What are the steps to using chalk paint? There are many different ways to paint a wall, but one of the most creative and useful ways involves chalkboard paint. This unique type of paint allows you to transform an area of your home into a fun and functional space. It’s the latest trend for both […]

10 Summer Paint Colors You’ll Want All Year Long

The colors of summer are as beautiful a mix of bold and pastel hues as the season itself. Here are the 10 hottest summer paint colors that are fit for all seasons! Peach Last year’s surprising pastel was blush — this year, it runs along the lines of orange and melons. As juicy and refreshing […]

PPG Chinese Porcelain – 2020 Color of the Year

AND THE 2020 COLOR OF THE YEAR IS…PPG Chinese Porcelain (PPG1160-6). Last year, PPG chose a color reminiscent of the dark greens found in nature: Night Watch. This year, their choice also offers a natural escape. Chinese Porcelain is a blend of cobalt and moody ink blue that imparts calmness and restful sleep (studies have […]

Paint Colors Inspired By San Francisco

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Whether you’re catching the breathtaking view of the bridge from the top of the Lyon Street Steps or just browsing pics, you’re sure to find a paint color inspired by San Francisco that works for you! San Francisco is a city of colors. Alongside the pastel Victorians of Alamo Square, the vermilion of the Golden […]

7 Beautiful Library Paint Colors

Home libraries may be quiet spaces for reading, relaxing, and reflecting, but that doesn’t have to mean boring. 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 your book collection. Here are 7 fresh ideas for home library paint […]

6 Healthy Rooms For Your Mind, Body, & Spirit

For most of us, getting (and staying) healthy is one of our biggest life goals. But daily living can make that tough, so it’s important to find hacks to make it easier. One hack that may not be on your radar? Creating rooms in your home that promote health. From meditation spaces where you find […]

10 Trending Wallpaper Styles

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After years of duck wallpaper borders and teal-and-rose cabbage roses, wallpaper was persona non grata in the design world. But as we started looking back to the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s for design inspiration, it began popping up on the design fringe. Now it’s come full circle, setting trends in colors and patterns that suit […]