Find expert painting tips, step-by-step tutorials, and practical advice to help make your next painting project easier and more successful. From prep work and paint finishes to brush techniques, cabinet painting, and common mistakes to avoid, this category covers everything you need to confidently paint your home like a pro.
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt SW 6204 is a soft green paint color with blue and gray undertones that creates a light, calming atmosphere. Depending on the lighting, it can appear more green, blue, or gray, making it one of Sherwin-Williams’ most versatile and popular colors. Sea Salt is an excellent choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms,…
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154 is a deep navy blue paint color with rich gray undertones that give it a timeless, sophisticated look. Unlike brighter navy blues, Hale Navy feels soft and refined, making it a popular choice for cabinetry, accent walls, front doors, and home exteriors. It pairs beautifully with crisp white trim, warm…
Mushroom paint colors are soft, earthy neutrals that blend beige, gray, taupe, and subtle brown undertones to create a warm, sophisticated look. These versatile shades work well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and whole-house color palettes, pairing beautifully with white trim, natural wood, black accents, and organic textures. Popular mushroom paint colors include Benjamin Moore…
Benjamin Moore Atrium White OC-145 is a soft off-white paint color with warm cream undertones and a delicate hint of pink that gives it a welcoming, elegant feel. It reflects plenty of light while avoiding the starkness of a bright white, making it a beautiful choice for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and whole-home color…
Sherwin-Williams Shoji White SW 7042 is a warm off-white paint color with soft greige undertones that creates a cozy, inviting feel without looking overly yellow. Its subtle blend of beige and gray makes it incredibly versatile, allowing it to adapt to a variety of lighting conditions and décor styles. Shoji White is a favorite for…
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 is a warm, creamy off-white paint color with soft yellow and beige undertones that creates a bright yet inviting atmosphere. Unlike stark whites, Swiss Coffee adds warmth and depth, making it a popular choice for walls, kitchen cabinets, trim, and whole-house color palettes. It pairs beautifully with natural wood, warm…
Ever wondered if that black paint lives up to the hype? Meet Tricorn Black (SW 6258)—the inky, true black I’ve used on multiple applications, including the DIY fireplace I built (with my own two hands). After months of living with it, I’m sharing real-world lighting results, LRV testing, and whether it’s worth painting your whole trim or just…
Sherwin-Williams City Loft SW 7631 is a soft greige paint color with warm beige undertones and a subtle hint of taupe that gives it a cozy, sophisticated feel. It sits between an off-white and a light greige, making it an excellent choice for whole-house color palettes, open-concept spaces, living rooms, and bedrooms. City Loft adapts…
Green paint colors are having their moment. They are versatile and can add a sense of peacefulness and sophistication to your home. They can be neutral and organic or bold and vivid. There is no wonder they are all the rage at the moment. The best green paint colors range from soft sage and muted…