Painting
How Much Paint Do I Need? Use This to Avoid a Last-Minute Trip to the Hardware Store
A little math goes a long way when it comes to painting a room
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro in 9 Simple Steps
Trust us: It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to give your cookspace a whole new look
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How to Paint a Room: 8 Steps to Painting Walls Like a DIY Pro
The DIY project is the perfect combination of easy and impactful
Architecture + Design
Do You Actually Know How Much it Costs to Paint a House?
From labor to material costs, AD’s guide covers everything you need to know about painting a house—inside and out
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Color Wheel: How to Use the Simple Tool for Interior Design
Learn how design experts use the color wheel and color theory to help evoke emotions and create visual harmony
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14 Lavender Color Decorating Ideas to Add a Royal Touch to Any Room
From bold uses to subtle accents, the hue is—perhaps surprisingly—well-suited for many parts of the home
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How to Paint Brick the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to make your exposed brick wall look less dated
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Taupe Color: What It Is and 13 Designer-Approved Ways to Use It in Your House
It’s a primary shade in the era of quiet luxury
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Monochromatic Colors: 9 Ways to Pull Off the Trend Like a Pro
A single hue doesn’t have to be “matchy-matchy”
Painting
Rich Ways to Use Jewel Tones This Fall
From paint to accent pieces, these hues will transform any room
Painting
15 Designer-Approved Ways to Use Black Paint
Think it makes a room smaller? More like it makes a room sleeker
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Interior Paint: A Guide to Buying the Best Paints for Your Home
Picking the right color is just the beginning
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How to Choose a Paint Roller
Get to know your nap and roller brush material, then tackle DIY painting like a pro
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Expert Tips for Choosing the Best White Paint for Every Space in Your Home
Not all white paints work in every room, so we talked to the pros about finding the right one
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9 Neutral Color Palette Ideas That Aren’t Boring, According to Designers
Beige doesn’t have to be vanilla
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How Long Does Paint Last? Well, That Depends
Different types of paint should last for years—but only if you properly store them. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your leftover colors
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35 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Stand the Test of Time, According to Designers
Plus, are white kitchens really out of style?
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6 Bedroom Paint Colors to Skip No Matter What
Don’t let these hues keep you up at night
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How to Dispose of Paint the Responsible Way
You know not to dump old paint in a landfill, but what should you do with it instead? Here, some earth-friendly paint disposal tips
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4 Jaw-Dropping Trompe-L'œil Ideas You Can Do at Home
Designer Nick Olsen embraces the Baroque technique in a modern way