Differences between Water-Based, Oil-Based, & Acrylic Paint
Painting is one of the fastest, most affordable ways to refresh your home. You might think that all that stands between you and that perfect, new paint color is a handful of paint chips. Choosing a paint color, though, is actually the second step. What’s the first? Choosing the right paint type for your needs. […]
10 Simple Exterior House Decor Updates to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Whether you’re looking to sell your house or feel better about the way your home looks, there are lots of accessible and affordable techniques to transform the outside of your house. Without going through the hassle or cost of a full exterior house painting or hiring a costly landscaper, simple updates to exterior house decor […]
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 […]
In Defense of Yellow Paint: Here’s Why We Love It
Yellow paint is getting a bad rap. First, Zillow’s research showed that yellow kitchens sold for an average of $820 less than blue ones. Then The Property Brothers dissed it in a recent condo redo because “Yellow walls really don’t sell these days.” So what’s a lover of this cheerful hue to do? People Still […]
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 […]
Our Favorite Paint Colors Inspired by Game of Thrones
When you play the Game of Thrones, well, you know the rest. Painting your home isn’t typically a matter of life or death. Some styles, however, will make you feel like you’ve won the Iron Throne. Are you the ultimate GOT superfan? Do you want to give a subtle nod to the HBO show in […]
8 Paint Colors For A Learning Environment
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 for study rooms in your home that have been proven […]
Red Kitchen Paint & Other Paint Colors’ Impact on Eating
It’s said that we eat with our eyes, first — so it makes sense that visual cues impact our eating habits. And research confirms that color is one of the biggest cues — in fact, a simple color change can completely change the way we eat. Certain hues, for example, can send you off on […]
A Color Guide For Every Surface
Picking a paint color for your space is a stressful endeavor. Paintzen wants to give you the tools to make that as easy possible, using numerous color resources and our free color swatch program. If you are haven’t the slightest idea what color to go with for your project, run through our brief color guide […]
The Best Entrway Paint Colors
The entryway is your home’s magic portal, through which family, friends, and guests enter. For better or worse, it’s where they get their first impression. Shouldn’t that impression be as smart and fresh as you are? Even though we often neglect the foyer – or entryway – for better or worse, entryway paint colors might […]
20 Favorite Colors of the Pacific Northwest Color Palette
Anyone who has undergone a painting project knows how difficult, tedious, frustrating, and argument-ridden choosing a paint color can be. With so many options from classic white or neutral greige to bolder shades like the sophisticated Night Watch, it can feel like a different language. In cities like Portland or Seattle, known for their rustic […]