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  1. This Pink Bohemian Living Room Got a Major Quarantine Makeover TFDiaries blogger Megan Zietz believes that your 30s are about self-care, being adventurous, and enjoying life. And looking at her newly updated bohemian living room, it’s easy to see that she puts her philosophy into practice on a daily basis — even in the middle of a pandemic. Updating a space while everyone is stuck at home seems like a good idea in theory, but with kids and the constraints of a New York City apartment, it can be challenging. Megan was up for a challenge, though. Get ready...
  2. How Peel and Stick Molding and a Bold New Hue Transformed This Guest Room Decorating a space isn’t forever…design trends come and go, plus, over time your design sensibilities grow. So don’t be afraid to change it up when you’re feeling less than inspired. Erika from Peony+Honey decided to roll up her sleeves and transform her guest room from a more rustic, neutral farmhouse style (think Fixer Upper) to a modern, bright take on Beverly Hills Hotel chic. Pairing peel and stick molding with a bold pink paint color, she completely changed the look of the room without...
  3. Paint Primer 101: What is Paint Primer? Walls may seem like an extra step in the painting process, but the benefits far outweigh the extra work. Think of paint primer as a base coat that creates the foundation for a flawless paint job. From cutting down the number of coats you’ll need, to protecting your paint from wear over the years, priming actually makes your job easier in the long run. And no matter what your skill level, using a wall primer will help you achieve a professional-looking finish. Paint primer is a preparatory ba...
  4. Paint Coverage 101: How Much Does a Gallon of Paint Cover? You’ve finally landed on the perfect color for your next painting project. Now, you’re probably wondering how much paint to buy. First, you’ll need to understand paint coverage so that you can get your interior paint estimate right. Every room has its own quirks that impact how much a gallon of paint will cover. Things like the condition, texture and porosity of your wall surface can make a difference in how much paint the walls will soak up. Below are the general paint coverage guidelines to...
  5. This Space is Proof That White Bedroom Walls Are Anything But Boring! When photographer Jordana Nicholson and her husband walked into the new main bedroom in her rental, she immediately knew that she wanted to upgrade the dull grey hue to white bedroom walls. “We really wanted to brighten it up and we felt that the current color was limiting our décor options,” she explains. So the couple went to their landlord to plead their case—and since they were looking to change it to a fresh, bright white paint, it wasn’t an issue. Here’s how the couple made this main be...
  6. A sophisticated makeover filled with studio apartment ideas to channel your inner maximalist Creating a maximalist vibe in a small apartment (without completely overwhelming the space) is no easy feat, but that’s precisely what writer, creative consultant, and international jetsetter Natasha Nyanin accomplished inside her 350-square-foot Manhattan studio. With the help of interior designer Nina Barnieh-Blair, she sought to create a space that felt “harmonious; curated with different influences and nuances from all over the world.” Read ahead for some studio apartment ideas from Nyani...
  7. This bright laundry room makeover is a lesson in the power of paint Let's be honest. Doing laundry isn’t fun. But what makes it less enjoyable is having to schlep your dirty clothes down into a cramped, unattractive room you hate. Take a cue from home blogger, Erika at Peony+Honey and invest the time to spruce it up! With a few budget friendly ideas and a fresh coat of paint, Erika transformed her lackluster laundry room into a space she finally wants to spend time in. This before and after laundry room makeover is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! Choosing the pe...
  8. 3 tropical color palettes to make your home feel like paradise! In a perfect world, we would all love to escape to a warm, tropical paradise. But when you can’t make a real-life getaway happen, trying a tropical color palette at home might be the next best thing. Filled with sunny hues and cool, earthy tones, tropical paint colors offer a foolproof way to make your home feel more like paradise—no matter how far from the beach you actually live. 1. Beach Sunset I love a good sunset and was really inspired by the colors of the stunning sunset over Seve...
  9. Black Bathroom Ideas You Should Consider and How to Get the Look Black bathrooms are having a moment and it’s not difficult to see why. Along with creating a bold but elegant backdrop for a room, when properly applied, black bathroom paint can actually trick the eye into making a room seem larger than it really is. Don’t believe us? We rounded up a few thoughtfully painted black bathrooms making major waves on the ’gram to prove our point. From black-painted trims to ceilings and more, read ahead for beautiful black bathroom ideas that might make you re...
  10. New Year, New Hues: Meet Our Two New Paint Colors! A new year calls for a fresh coat of paint! To kick off 2021, we’re making it easy — and more colorful — with TWO new additions to the Clare color palette! Introducing Meet Cute, a light, rosy pink, and Good as Gold, a mellow mustard yellow. Last year, your input helped us launch OMGreen and Blue’d Up by narrowing down a handful of pre-curated colors in our first ever Paint Playoffs bracket. These stunning shades of yellow and pink were the runners up and with your feedback, plus the fact t...
  11. Introducing Our New Paint Colors: Blue’d Up and OMGreen! NEW paint colors have landed at Clare! Thanks to your input in the Clare Paint Playoffs, we’ve added not one but TWO new hues to our color roster. Meet the newest additions to our blue and green color families: Blue’d Upand OMGreen! Blue’d Up Could this be our new color crush? Our fans certainly think so! Thanks to your votes, this violet-blue hue took the top spot in our color competition and it’s not hard to see why. Blue’d Up is equal parts sexy, spellbinding, and statement-making. It’...
  12. Before & After: Creating The Ultimate Home Office With DIY Built-In Bookshelves In 2018, Erica Deputy and her husband bought a small piece of land in Northern Virginia. Set on building their “little dream home,” they spent a year designing the modern farmhouse down to every detail. Today, their visions for the home are quickly coming to life, but as their needs change — Erica recently began growing her interiors business – one empty room was in need of a major upgrade. Her newest design project? To create the ultimate home office and studio space with DIY built-in booksh...
  13. Meet Frozen: Our Newest Paint Color! BIG NEWS! We launched a new paint color! In case you missed it, we kicked off a campaign to have YOU - our Clare community — help us choose our next paint color, and you delivered. We’re so excited to introduce Frozen - our coolest paint color yet. Like the crisp winter air after a morning frost, Frozen is an icy, light blue paint color that's both fresh and invigorating. Of all the Clare paint colors, this one is truly special because it was developed with your input. As a company co...
  14. Mark Your Calendars For Primer Day 2022! Grab your rollers and get a jump start on those paint projects you’ve been putting off! On July 12-13, it’s Primer Day at Clare! In other words, we’re hosting our very own two-day shopping event with unlimited $5 savings on every gallon of our Interior/Exterior Primer when you use code PRIMETIME22. The more you buy, the more you save! Just in time for summer, you can get your home primed and ready for a fresh coat of paint. It’s the easiest, most affordable way to completely refresh the loo...
  15. Before and After: A Once Dark Bathroom Gets a Bright and Airy Makeover Two years ago, Kimber Romero bought her Craftsman-style home in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Built in 1914, it was filled with all the charming details that originally made her fall in love with Craftsman homes: built-ins, molding and exterior trim. Over time, she made the space her own, updating it with her more modern, California style — plus soft textures, breezy colors and decor she picked up traveling. Now, it was time to tackle another project: her guest bathroom. By day...
  16. 4 Elevated Tween Bedroom Ideas, Courtesy of a Designer Open floor plans, large-scale renovations, and tedious kitchen remodels register as some of design’s most formidable opponents. But creating an elevated yet playful bedroom fit for an ever-changing tween runs a close fourth. Just ask Erica Deputy, the creative behind design blog New Home Old Soul, who just finished redesigning her 10-year-old daughter’s bedroom this past November. The designer wanted to create a space that would evolve with her daughter, Blake, over the next five-plus years,...