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.
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me about Agreeable Gray or Swiss Coffee, I could buy a lifetime supply of Samplize sheets and a really good espresso machine. But today, we’re not talking about the celebrities of the paint world. Nope. Today, I’m shining a spotlight on the paint color underdogs—the…
Let me guess? You are looking for a warm gray that doesn’t feel too beige or too cold? Let me introduce you to Shark PPG1006-2. It’s a light, veiled gray with just the right touch of warmth. Picture soft sophistication with a whisper of red undertone. I’ve seen this shade in various spaces, and let…
There is no denying I’ve tested my fair shareof gray paint colors. More than anyone reasonably should in one lifetime. But when you find a gray that is one to write home about, it transforms a room. PPG is seriously stepping up their gray game. It’s time to stop sleeping on these guys. If you’re…
There’s just something about butter yellow. Maybe it’s the way it reminds me of warm croissants on a Sunday morning. Or maybe it’s because it makes a room feel like it’s been kissed by sunlight, even on the dreariest days. Either way, if you’re on the hunt for the just right butter yellow paint color,…
If you’re here because the name Dust Bunny piqued your interest—same. I mean, who names a paint color after rogue tumbleweeds of lint? But don’t let the quirky name fool you. PPG Dust Bunny is a sophisticated, soft warm gray that has completely won me over. And if you’re looking for a warm neutral that…
If there’s one color that’s sparked more DMs in my inbox than any other, it’s Sherwin Williams Alpaca. Every week, someone reaches out asking the same thing in different ways: “Is Alpaca gray or beige?”“Why does it look purple in my living room?”“Should I repaint because it feels totally different at night?” And I get…
Hello! Let’s have a little chat about navy blue. It’s timeless, classy, and just plain gorgeous. But here’s the kicker—pairing it with the right colors can either make your space sing or leave it feeling like a sad cruise ship cabin. (We’re shooting for the first option, obviously.) So, I’ve rounded up 20 paint colors….
Hey there, color lovers! Today, I’m diving into 25 of my absolute favorite Sherwin-Williams best-selling interior paint colors. These are the tried-and-true shades I constantly recommend to clients, friends, strangers in the paint aisle—basically anyone who will listen. These colors have been tested in real homes (including my own), under harsh overhead lights and the…
Benjamin Moore Gray Mist (OC-30) is the perfect warm off-white that blends beige and greige tones effortlessly. When I tell you I spent weeks agonizing over paint swatches for my new apartment renovation, I’m not exaggerating. There were days my walls looked like a painter’s mood board and nights I dreamt in hex codes. But…