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7 Timeless Paint Colors You Will Never Regret

7 Timeless Paint Colors You Will Never Regret

These interior paint colors will never go out of style.

11 Painting Tools You Need (and 5 You Don’t), According to a Paint Pro

11 Painting Tools You Need (and 5 You Don’t), According to a Paint Pro

Here are the tools that are worth the money—plus the gimmicks to avoid.

This Is the Best Time of Year to Paint Your House, According to the Pros

This Is the Best Time of Year to Paint Your House, According to the Pros

Here's exactly when to plan your next big painting project.

Pantone Just Released Over 300 New Colors—These 3 Would Make Stunning Paint Colors

Pantone Just Released Over 300 New Colors—These 3 Would Make Stunning Paint Colors

You have got to see these shades of blue.

How to Pick the Perfect Trim Paint Color, According to a Paint Pro

How to Pick the Perfect Trim Paint Color, According to a Paint Pro

This could make or break your home's paint palette.

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets, in 7 Doable Steps

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets, in 7 Doable Steps

This step-by-step process can help you make over your kitchen in a week.

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Behr Just Launched an Eco-Friendly Paint Can

Behr Just Launched an Eco-Friendly Paint Can

In addition to being sustainable, the new packaging will help your paint last longer and makes completing projects a little easier.

Benjamin Moore Unveils Its 2020 Color of the Year—and It's the Happy Hue We've Been Waiting For

Benjamin Moore Unveils Its 2020 Color of the Year—and It's the Happy Hue We've Been Waiting For

Here's how to use this versatile color all over your house, including on kitchen cabinets.

All the Predictions for Color of the Year 2020, So Far

All the Predictions for Color of the Year 2020, So Far

Sherwin-Williams Just Announced Its Color of the Year 2020, and We’re Ready to Use It in Every Room

Sherwin-Williams Just Announced Its Color of the Year 2020, and We’re Ready to Use It in Every Room

Bring the Blooms Indoors With These Flower-Inspired Paint Colors

Bring the Blooms Indoors With These Flower-Inspired Paint Colors

Behr Just Unveiled Its 2020 Paint Color of the Year—5 Ways to Use It in Your Home Right Now

Behr Just Unveiled Its 2020 Paint Color of the Year—5 Ways to Use It in Your Home Right Now

Mint Green Is the Unexpected Cabinet Color Your Small Kitchen Needs

The right kitchen cabinet paint color can change everything.

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9 Pretty Pastel Paint Colors That Will Fill Your Home With Light

9 Pretty Pastel Paint Colors That Will Fill Your Home With Light

Bored with Your Space? This Simple Painting Project Is for You (Even if You Rent)

Bored with Your Space? This Simple Painting Project Is for You (Even if You Rent)

Urban Outfitters Is Now Selling Paint, and Doing a Quick Paint Update Just Got a Lot Easier

Urban Outfitters Is Now Selling Paint, and Doing a Quick Paint Update Just Got a Lot Easier

The Wrong Paint Finishes Can Make It Harder to Keep Your Home Looking Clean—Here’s How to Get it Right

The Wrong Paint Finishes Can Make It Harder to Keep Your Home Looking Clean—Here’s How to Get it Right

You’re Probably 'Procrastipainting' and You Don’t Even Know It

You’re Probably 'Procrastipainting' and You Don’t Even Know It

Sherwin-Williams Created a Personality Quiz to Match You With Your Perfect Paint Color

Sherwin-Williams Created a Personality Quiz to Match You With Your Perfect Paint Color

These Are the Hottest Paint Colors Right Now, According to Google

These Are the Hottest Paint Colors Right Now, According to Google

5 Unexpected Paint Colors You’re Going to Want to Bring Home ASAP

5 Unexpected Paint Colors You’re Going to Want to Bring Home ASAP

16 Gorgeous Home Office Paint Colors That Can Help You Be More Productive and Less Stressed

16 Gorgeous Home Office Paint Colors That Can Help You Be More Productive and Less Stressed

14 Bathroom Paint Colors Interior Designers Love

14 Bathroom Paint Colors Interior Designers Love

Can’t Paint Your Home? Try These 5 Paint-Free Alternatives Instead

Can’t Paint Your Home? Try These 5 Paint-Free Alternatives Instead

Paint Colors for Every Vibe, from Relaxed to Cheerful

Paint Colors for Every Vibe, from Relaxed to Cheerful

The Best Blue Paint Colors for Every Room in Your House

The Best Blue Paint Colors for Every Room in Your House

Not Into Crystals? Try These Mood-Boosting Paint Colors Instead

Not Into Crystals? Try These Mood-Boosting Paint Colors Instead

What Exactly Is Chalk Paint? Here's Everything You Need to Know

What Exactly Is Chalk Paint? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Spring Is the Prime Time to Paint Your Front Door—Here Are the Paint Colors to Watch This Season, According to the Pros

Spring Is the Prime Time to Paint Your Front Door—Here Are the Paint Colors to Watch This Season, According to the Pros

7 Things You Should Always Consider Before DIY-ing a Paint Project

7 Things You Should Always Consider Before DIY-ing a Paint Project

5 Paint Colors That Can Actually Help Your Home Look Cleaner

5 Paint Colors That Can Actually Help Your Home Look Cleaner

7 Gorgeous Paint Colors That Are Winning 2019 So Far

7 Gorgeous Paint Colors That Are Winning 2019 So Far

Avoid a Total Disaster By Following This One Rule for Picking Exterior Paint Colors

Avoid a Total Disaster By Following This One Rule for Picking Exterior Paint Colors

7 Tricks for Saving Money on Interior House Painting, So You Can Refresh Your Space Without Going Broke

7 Tricks for Saving Money on Interior House Painting, So You Can Refresh Your Space Without Going Broke

These Are the Absolute Best Paint Brands for Interiors

These Are the Absolute Best Paint Brands for Interiors

Good Neutral Paint Colors to Bring Home for a Relaxing, Natural Space

Good Neutral Paint Colors to Bring Home for a Relaxing, Natural Space

These Trim Paint Colors Can Help Your Rooms Look Bigger

These Trim Paint Colors Can Help Your Rooms Look Bigger

Beautiful Ceiling Paint Colors That Will Make Any Room Look Bigger

Beautiful Ceiling Paint Colors That Will Make Any Room Look Bigger