DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

Out of all the hues on the color wheel, we firmly believe that the darker shades are the most misunderstood. For many, inky blues, deep charcoals, and pure blacks are off-limits when considering ...

Clashing colors demand attention, with rooms that include them often seen as bold and challenging. On the color wheel, colors that sit opposite each other are considered contrasting, and therefore, in ...

Blue paint is well known as a soothing interior color, especially light tones which help to create restful spaces to unwind ...

From calming blues and earthy greens to warm reds and soothing yellows, these paint colors are more than meets the eye. “Choosing color is [about] more than aesthetics. It has the power to affect and ...

We asked two interior designers how they choose paint colors for their clients' homes. A few things they consider: how different paint finishes interact with certain surfaces, how natural light ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

Chromatics are compelling and psychological—and their impact is perhaps that much more poignant when using analogous colors. The color scheme is derived from color theory—the study of how hues connect ...