Paint it Black
This family of cost-conscious Hamburgers (freshly back in Germany after years abroad) converted a kitschy turn-of-the-century...
Say Goodbye to the Way You Shop for Paint—the Warby Parkers of the Paint World Have Arrived
Two new direct-to-consumer paint companies are shaking up the industry and making us rethink the way we approach painting our...
These Paint Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2022
We spoke to industry experts about the shades that will define the coming year—and how these hues can dictate our moods.
6 Low-VOC Pink Paint Colors
Cover bare walls with any of these six rose-colored options from Sherwin-Williams, Devine Colors, and Glidden.
My House: No Surface Is Safe From Paint—or Wallpaper—in Marita White’s Wild Seattle Home
During the pandemic, the schoolteacher harnessed the power of color to transform her early-1900s home and her life.
7 Paint Colors That Nail the Midcentury-Modern Look
From the cheerful hues of the 1950s to the softer, earthier shades that were popular in the 1960s, these paint colors will give...
6 Modern Paint Colors That Make a Bold Statement
Get inspired by these bold colors that speak volumes when it comes to marrying style with personality.
Watch: Two L.A. Brothers Nail the Secrets of Limewash Paint
The sibling owners of Portola perfect a limewash that gives walls the rich character of aged plaster.
A 1920s Barcelona Flat Trades Confining Walls for a Green-Painted Partition
Architecture office AMOO revitalizes a 650-square-foot bachelor pad with a focus on light and color.
A Paint Pro Shares Her Favorites for Keeping a Colorful, Happy Home
We spoke with Natalie Ebel, cofounder of paint company Backdrop, about the home essentials that elevate her everyday life in Los...
My House: The Founders of Backdrop Paint Accentuate the Charms of Their Spanish-Style Home
Leaving New York City for the sunnier climes of Los Angeles, color connoisseurs Natalie and Caleb Ebel play up the historic...
One of San Francisco’s Instantly Recognizable Painted Ladies Lists for $2.75M
The Victorian that’s graced countless postcards needs a new owner to restore the interior.
Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue
Go big—these bright front door colors are equal parts sophisticated, playful, and daring.
To Paint or Not to Paint: The Furniture Flipping Fight
On the internet, wood purists are clashing with DIYers who modify original pieces in an attempt to turn #trashtocash.
An Atypical Paint Job and a Dedicated Dog Cabin Complete This Clever $3K Camper-Van Conversion
Texas-based artist and designer Rachel Farrington was inspired by the rocky ground, prairie grass, sandstone, and bright open...
The Power of Paint
Students are redesigning their environment under the guidance of Publicolor, a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by...
Lotusan Paint
Product design that takes cues from nature, known as biomimicry, has produced a num-ber of ingenious and popular products we use...
Diagnosing Your Designer Black Style: Three Rooms, Three Ways
When Marvin’s new Designer Black painted interior finish meets Room & Board’s cultivated cool home furnishings, it’s hard to not...
Corbusier-Approved Paint Deck
I was excited to learn, from this recent New York Times story, that the Swiss company KT Color manufactures a line of paints...
Sculpture Lets the Public Paint the Sky
An art installation in Vancouver, suspended 24 stories above the harbor, lets the public create light patterns with the swipe of...
Paint it Black: One Couple's Journey to Minimalism
The prospect of retirement doesn’t just signal the end of a career; it offers the chance to recalibrate and re-prioritize in life.
Wallpaper That Fixes Walls
A new line of wallpapers from Graham and Brown allows you cover up that disaster you call a wall.
These Four Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2021
Industry experts predict the paint shades that will soothe and invigorate us after a volatile year.
Before & After: An All-Too-’80s Condo Trades Its Popcorn Ceiling for a Chic Sunroom
Odami gives a dated home in the heart of Toronto a fresh perspective—and a coat of green paint.
What's the Best Color to Paint Your Front Door? Your Guide to Finding The One
Want to know the best color to paint your front door?
Best Outdoor Products to Elevate Your Lakeside Retreat
The selection includes a minimalist fire pit and swing, as well as hand painted canoe paddles.
Before & After: A Remodel Saves a ’40s Home With an ’80s Identity Crisis
Drawing Room Architecture reinvigorates a clashing Melbourne home with paint, custom cabinetry, and cohesive lighting.
7 Historic Ceilings in Modern Homes That Have Been Beautifully Preserved
These spaces let contemporary design take charge everywhere—except for the ceiling, where history rules the design.
This Zesty, New Collection From Backdrop Presents the “It” Colors of Summer
A collaboration with New York City design shop Coming Soon, these limited-edition hues will punch up any room.
We’re Swimming in Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Color of the Year
In a year robbed of serenity, the paint company gives us Aegean Teal—a Mediterranean hue meant to soothe.
Your Walls Need to Be Introduced to Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year
Say goodbye to greige and hello to First Light, Benjamin Moore’s soft, airy pink that’s the new go-to neutral for any room in...
7 Easy Ways to Give Your Kitchen Appliances a Cosmetic Upgrade
These surface treatments can give your kitchen appliances a quick, cost-effective makeover.
Before and After: This Sunny San Diego Revamp Shows the Power of Paint
Designer Raili Clasen forges through a challenging loan process to salvage a rundown property—saving its bocce court in the...
Beck’s Former Mediterranean-Style Retreat Lists For $8M
Built in 1928, the Los Angeles home features hand-painted ceilings, stained-glass windows, and an ivy-covered courtyard.
Modern Angular Rural Family Home in Canada
Surrounded on all sides by a sweeping Canadian hayfield, the 23.2 House is an angular ode to rural life.
Before & After: An Enchanting Craftsman Home in Portland Is an Ode to Local Flora
A remodeled home in Northwest Portland pays homage to the region with moody green tones—including a kitchen wrapped with a...

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