After years of subway tiles as the default pattern, there’s a new trend on the rise. Lately, in bathrooms and kitchens alike, we’re seeing more and more rectangular tiles laid vertically. But is this a quick trend or a new classic in the making? We checked in with a few design pros to gauge their … Read more
Repainting your front door is one of the easiest ways to enhance your curb appeal and give your home a distinct personality that sets it apart from the neighbors. We asked experts to give us their best predictions for front door colors that will be popular in 2026. Warm Greens “We’re seeing a growing preference for warm … Read more
Paint colors can significantly impact how a room feels and looks. And while some hues might make a room feel more airy and bright, others can do the opposite, transforming an otherwise sprawling room into a stuffy, unwelcoming space. Ahead, we share all the paint colors that render a room feeling and looking stale, and … Read more
When it comes to adding warmth and interesting details to a room, it’s hard to beat wood panel ceilings. Aesthetically, they immediately infuse a space with texture and color. However, the material itself brings more to the table than you might think. While the upfront cost might be higher than a standard plaster ceiling, two design … Read more
Paint is one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to transform a room, but it’s also one of the easiest to misjudge. While fun, bold colors can be tempting to experiment with, they can also be overstimulating when not done right. When picking out a color, designers suggest thinking about how a color makes you … Read more
While designers are known to experiment with a wide range of paint colors, they also aren’t afraid to play favorites every now and then. We wanted to know—what hues do the pros swear by time and time again when working on a wide range of different rooms? Here, three interior designers chimed in regarding six of … Read more
While it’s easy to get excited about redoing a portion of your home and dousing it in fresh paint, it’s easier to forget all the old paint cans still in your garage—a graveyard from painting projects past. If you think those paint cans are done for, think again. Instead of throwing them away, try reusing the … Read more
If it’s time to give your living room a fresh coat of paint, you’ll want to choose a modern color with staying power. Avoiding outdated paint colors from the start will help save you from an untimely re-paint (or living with color remorse for years). To learn more about which outdated living room paint colors to avoid, we … Read more
Choosing the perfect paint color is one thing, but picking the perfect paint finish for your home is another skill entirely. It’s made even more complicated by the fact that certain paint finishes look different in varying circumstances. For example, something that looks beautiful in an inspiration photo might not work in your own space simply because the sheen … Read more
Hanging wallpaper is a simple way to energize any room. “Wallpaper works like instant architecture,” says interior designer Lauren Saab. “Designers love wallpaper because it turns even the simplest layout into something layered and personal without needing a full remodel.” We asked the designer to share the best places to use wallpaper to add movement, … Read more