Paint Color Ideas & Tips

Rev up your next paint project with these inspiring ideas and clever tips.
Before: Empty living room with beige walls and beige carpet
These Green Bookshelves Completely Transform This Living RoomHome Projects
The bold green color featured in this transformation is just perfect.
Sarah Everett
Dec 25, 2025
This Living Room’s Airy Transformation Is So SatisfyingHome Projects
The after is a total breath of fresh air.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 23, 2025
These 9 Rooms Feel Like Another World — and Define 2025’s Boldest Color TrendDecorating
It’s my goal in life to do this in every room of my house.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 22, 2025
The "Game-Changing" Tool That Makes Paint Touch-Ups a CinchHome Projects
It's just $20!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 10, 2025
This Designer’s Paint Trick Is the Easiest Way to Fake Architectural CharmHome Projects
It’s so simple yet so brilliant.
Kelly Dawson
Nov 4, 2025
My Designer Friends Swear By the "Two-Thirds Rule" for Everything HomeDecorating
Once you know it, you won't be able to unsee it in beautiful rooms!
Erica Finamore
Nov 2, 2025
The Right Way to Paint IKEA Furniture
HOME PROJECTS
Make all your IKEA hacks and upgrades really count by painting them the right way.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 14, 2024
I Transformed the Ugliest Thing in My Kitchen, and Now It’s My FavoriteHome Projects
I’m totally obsessed!
Ashley Poskin
Oct 24, 2025
“Color Capping” Is Color Drenching’s Sophisticated CousinDecorating
Designers share why it's the next big thing in paint.
Erica Finamore
Oct 18, 2025
The Only Paintbrush You'll Ever Need, According to a ProHome Projects
It’s versatile and easy to use.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 15, 2025
‘Jewelachite’ Is the Latest Paint Trend That’s About to Be EverywhereDecorating
This painting technique is taking Instagram by storm.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 1, 2025
I Tested 4 Hacks for Paint Touch-ups, and My Favorite Shocked MeHome Projects
The winner was way easier than pulling out a paintbrush and a gallon of paint.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 29, 2025
I Tried 3 Fabric Paints on Secondhand Upholstery and Had a Clear FavoriteHome Projects
I also had a clear least favorite!
Ashley Poskin
Sep 23, 2025
This Fancy-Looking Paint Project Is Actually Way Easier than It SeemsHome Projects
Even better? You can finish in an afternoon.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 17, 2025
Designers Are Breaking This Paint Rule, and the Results Are StunningDecorating
This little tweak can majorly change a room for the better.
Heather Bien
Sep 14, 2025
The Brilliant, Undisputed Hack for Crisp Paint LinesHome Projects
It’s the “holy grail” hack for a perfect line.
Rebecca Rakowitz
Sep 10, 2025
This Is the Real Reason You Hate Your Paint ColorDecorating
This trick can help you solve your paint woes.
Heather Bien
Jul 15, 2025
These Are the All-Time Best White Paint Colors, According to DesignersDecorating
This list will make paint shopping so much easier.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 15, 2025
This Pro DIYer's $7 Tip for Reviving Dated Wicker DecorHome Projects
It’s so brilliantly simple.
Shelby Deering
Jul 9, 2025
How to Totally Nail the Funky Furniture Trend You’re Seeing EverywhereHome Projects
I tested four ways to add bold stripes to wood, and my favorite surprised me.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 26, 2025
This Easy Hack Lets You Pause Your Paint Project Without CleaningHome Projects
It will save you so much time.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 29, 2025
What the Color of Your Front Door Says About YouReal Estate
According to folklore.
Jennifer Billock
May 27, 2025
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
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
Steal This Free Designer-Approved Trick for Picking the Perfect Paint ColorHome Projects
It’ll open up a rainbow of possibilities.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 4, 2025
I’ve Seen Hundreds of Bathrooms, and These Paint Colors Never Miss
DESIGN IDEAS
Which one is your favorite?
Sarah Lyon
Apr 28, 2025
This Wallpaper Changes with the Seasons (You Have to See It!) Home Projects
We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 28, 2025
This Viral Paint Hack Isn’t Worth Your Time — Here’s What to Do Instead Home Projects
Trust us on this one, put down the hammer
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 24, 2025
See How I Upgraded My Bathroom with This Controversial Paint Color (and Sold My Home in 3 Days!)Home Projects
Consider this your permission to experiment.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 28, 2025
These Are the 22 Best Blue Paint Colors, According to Designers
DESIGN IDEAS
Get inspired by these soothing designer-approved picks.
Arlyn Hernandez
Mar 25, 2025
Here’s How to Fix “Crying Walls” — Plus What’s Actually Happening to Your PaintHome Projects
Good news: It’s an easy fix.
Heather Bien
Mar 1, 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 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 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
This Trend Will Be the New Color Drenching This Year, According to DesignersDecorating
It’s even more colorful!
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jan 2, 2025
How to Get Paint Stains Out of Carpet, According to ExpertsCleaning
Don’t let them become a permanent pain.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 29, 2024
This Kitchen Makeover Uses the Most Clever Trick to Fake Wood CabinetsHome Projects
You’d never know!
Olivia Harvey
Oct 24, 2024
This Pro-Approved Tip for Adding Color to Your Room Is So CleverDecorating
Talk about smart!
Shelby Deering
Oct 23, 2024
I Tried the “Pressed Petal Pumpkin” Hack, and It Might Be the Most Aesthetic Halloween Trend EverHome Projects
The result is soooo cute.
Angie Arias
Oct 22, 2024
How to Open a Paint Can Like a ProHome Projects
If you're taking on a paint project, it starts with opening up the can. Here's how.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 17, 2024
These Easy, No-Carve Painted Pumpkins Will Convince You to Ditch Your KnifeHome Projects
No pumpkin guts were harmed in the making of this decor.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 8, 2024
I Tested the "Game Changer" Paint Hack You’re Seeing Everywhere — Here's My TakeHome Projects
This hack doesn’t work for everything.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 20, 2024
What Are Earth Tones, and How Can They Work in Your Home?Decorating
It looks good in every single space.
Isis Briones
Sep 17, 2024
These 17 Painted Dressers Are Dripping with StyleHome Projects
Your clothing storage can be a work of art, and these stylish redos prove it.
Sarah Everett
Aug 30, 2023
What Real Estate Agents Really Think About Painting Brick
REAL ESTATE
It’s a divisive topic.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 22, 2023
4 Paint Colors to Never Use with Oak Cabinets — And 4 That Look Good
Style
Find your best wall color match here.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 30, 2024
This Nostalgic '90s Style Is Coming for Your Walls in a Big WayDecorating
And is so easy to personalize.
Jessie Quinn
Aug 30, 2024
Behr’s 2024 Color of the Year Is Bold, Yet Surprisingly VersatileHome Projects
It shifts moods throughout the day.
Sofia Rivera
Aug 15, 2023
I Tried 4 (Free!) Paint Color Apps That Should Be on Everyone’s RadarDecorating
They’re all super user-friendly.
Alyssa Longobucco
Aug 21, 2024
Behr’s 2025 Color of the Year Is a “Captivating” & “Luxurious” Bold HueDecorating
It’s dynamic and timeless!
Danielle Blundell
Aug 21, 2024
3 Reasons Your Roller Paint Job Looks Bad (and How to Fix It)Home Projects
Feeling like you just can’t get the super-smooth finish of your dreams? The pros are here to help.
Kelly Dawson
Aug 8, 2023
What the Color of Your Bedroom Says About You
Real Estate
The pros reveal the symbolism behind paint colors.
Jennifer Billock
Aug 2, 2023
This Kitchen Redo Has One the Best Paint Transformations I’ve Ever SeenHome Projects
The changes were small, but the difference is huge!
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 16, 2024
The Biggest Mistake I'll Never Make Again When Picking a New Paint ColorHome Projects
This mistake cost me a lot of time and money.
Heather Bien
Aug 14, 2024
These Will Be the Most Popular Paint Colors in 2025, According to Paint ProsDecorating
Get inspired for your next home project, big or small.
Blair Donovan
Aug 5, 2024
This Paint Idea Lived Rent-Free in My Mind for Years, So I Finally Tried ItDecorating
It’s so easy, I should have done it sooner!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 2, 2024
Everything You Need to Paint a Room: A Checklist for Total BeginnersHome Projects
Here's what you'll need to DIY a professional-looking paint job.
Julia Brenner
Jul 31, 2024
10 Paint Colors You Won’t Regret in 10 Years, According to DesignersDecorating
The pros even use these shades in their own homes!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 27, 2024
10 of the Best Paint Ideas I’ve Ever Seen (All Beginner-Friendly!)Home Projects
Got a paintbrush and a couple hours? You can do one of these projects.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 24, 2024
Ashley Tisdale Used the Most Unexpected (but Cool!) Paint Color in Her HomeDecorating
You need to see this space!
Olivia Harvey
Jul 22, 2024
The 11 Very Best Paint Colors of 2024 So Far, According to DesignersDecorating
You can't go wrong with any of these shades!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 22, 2024