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  1. 6 Stylish Rooms on Instagram That Make a Strong Case For Pink Walls While "millennial pink" may have kickstarted the saccharine pink paint trend, when it comes to interiors, pink walls have obvious staying power. Designers and DIY enthusiasts alike have embraced the playful shade with open arms, using touch of pink walls in bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, nurseries, and more. We’ve rounded up our favorite pink spaces on Instagram, painted in our fan-favorite shades of pink, each with its own unique vibe and proves that this shade can be sophisticat...
  2. How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger with Paint! Victoria Ford of PrepFord Wife calls herself a “modern Stepford wife,” and it’s an apropos title: she’s stylish, charming, and an absolute pro at making a house feel like a home. Victoria is also a particularly brave woman when it comes to design, and the previous iteration of her main bedroom proved it. With quirky walls featuring everything from stenciled hydrangeas to a trio of straw hats, the space embodied Victoria’s signature aesthetic. “I always describe my style as classic with a wink...
  3. 4 Creative & Colorful Bathroom Ideas, Courtesy of a Fashion Blogger Aubrey Ballard has one rule when shopping for clothing or home decor: the piece in question must spark joy. The creative behind fashion and lifestyle blog The Dandy Liar has lived according to this mantra since 2017, when an earth-shattering diagnosis changed her entire outlook on life. “I had cancer four years ago, and after that, I just started dressing however I wanted and wearing whatever made me happy,” she shared in a recent phone conversation. “It was this life-changing moment, and now...
  4. This Art Deco Bedroom Is Brimming With Budget-Friendly Decor Hacks If we had to describe Angela Sprinkle’s design style in one word, it would be “whimsical.” The actress and lifestyle influencer has a touch of pale pink in nearly every room in her Sherman Oaks, California home, and her new art deco bedroom is no exception. “White walls scare me,” she says, laughing. “If I can paint something, I will.” That’s exactly what she did when revamping her bedroom, opting for Dirty Martini on the walls and Wing It on the ceiling. “I love the added warmth and dimensio...
  5. This Painted Brick Fireplace Turned a Dated Feature into a Dazzling Focal Point A fireplace is typically towards the top of the wishlist for pretty much every homebuyer. Not only an architectural focal point, it literally warms up a room. The trick is to look beyond what the real estate gods have given you and see its potential instead. When Kristen of @homewithharper, and her husband bought their new house they were thrilled to have a fireplace, but weren’t loving its deep brick red color. A painted brick fireplace was an easy solution. BEFORE “When we moved into our ...
  6. 8 Black Interior Designers You Should be Following on Instagram What’s in and what’s out in interior design seems to move just as fast as fashion these days, with new color palettes, floor plans, and aesthetics trending every few months. While we have social media to thank for this overwhelmingly fast-paced culture, this medium also paves the way for promising and important Black interior designers. Not only have these women below made a name for themselves in the historically homogeneous design industry, they’ve worked on some of the most innovative and ...
  7. 7 Before & After Makeovers that Prove a Little Paint Goes a Long Way Never underestimate the power of paint — sometimes a fresh coat is all you need to transform a room. If you’re looking for a little motivation to kick start your own paint project, here are some of our favorite before & after makeovers that we’ve seen on Instagram! It goes way beyond painting a whole room ... find a small space that could use a little refresh and get to work! Show us your own before and after makeovers by tagging us @clarepaint and using #shareyourclare. We can’t wait to ...
  8. 4 Winter Color Palettes To Use Year Round The most beautiful part of winter is the stripping away of the non-essential. Everything feels stark and fresh, from the ice and snow to the steely skies. You can apply this same sensibility to your interiors, drawing attention to cooler colors with dimension and furniture or accessories that offer lots of texture and visual interest. The best part of embracing a winter color palette is its versatility; these tones work just as well in your home in the summer too. Snow Day Meet Clare’s ...
  9. The Best Blue Paint Colors for Your Home Oh blue. What a hue. It’s a proven favorite of decorators and home décor enthusiasts. From light to dark or bold to serene, the best shades of blue paint recall some pleasing form of nature (sea, sky, you get the idea). Today, with wellness and eco-consciousness trending, blue paint colors can offer mindfulness, balance, and bring in a sense of natural elements, depending on the shade you choose. But why do so many of us gravitate toward blue wall paint when decorating? Well, to start, it’s t...
  10. Work Hard, Play Hard: Home Office Inspiration for Busy Parents Help a tiny nook work harder for you. If you’re spending more time away from the office, you need to make the space you do have feel more versatile. It turns out that you don’t need a separate home office to get it done. Take a cue from Emily of Small Stuff Counts and find some home office inspiration from her DIY—transforming a forgotten corner of a room into a spot where she can work, craft, or pay bills. This open space plan also makes it easier for parents to work while still being able t...
  11. Simple Bedroom Decorating Ideas Inspired by a Design Blogger's All-White Oasis When Dominique Gebru set out to design her dream bedroom in her new Washington, D.C. condo, one thing came to mind: relaxation. “While I typically save the bedroom for last, this was the first space I designed in our new home because the world has just felt so chaotic,” says the creative behind Dommdotcom. “I wanted to create a little sanctuary as soon as possible.” Unfortunately, the 1930s building had been stripped of nearly all its character in a recent renovation, so Gebru was tasked with...
  12. How to create an inviting guest bedroom for houseguests Whether you’re hosting festivities over the holiday season or regularly house out-of-town visitors, a warm and welcoming guest room is essential for your houseguests. In addition to cleaning and organizing your guest room, you’ll want to spruce up the space with some fresh guest room décor and make sure you have all of your houseguest staples handy. From plush bedding to bedside water carafes, here are nine affordable guest room décor ideas that will ensure your houseguests have a comfortable...
  13. 5 Ways to Bring Sexy Back—To Your Bedroom Of all the rooms in a home, the bedroom is arguably the most intimate. Not only is it the place you sleep and recharge in every night, your bedroom is also, well, where the magic happens. That’s why it’s important to incorporate sexy bedroom decor that makes the space feel cozy, comfortable, and above all else, inviting. Sophie Jaffe, the Los Angeles-based health and wellness expert behind Philosophie, knows a thing or two about forging a seductive bedroom. Her revamped So-Cal main bedroom th...
  14. Summer Vibes: How To Get Them Any Time, Anywhere Summer never feels long enough. Just when we’ve settled into our tank tops and brand new sunglasses, fall weather comes rolling in, killing our cheery summer vibes. Luckily, there are still plenty of ways to keep the summer feels flowing all year long—all you need is a little inspiration. So before you call out from work and head outside to soak up the last few weeks of sun, read ahead for a handful of things you can do to create some instant summer vibes at home—no FOMO included. 1. Drink Ro...
  15. Potted Plants 101: 3 Easy Ways To Get More Greenery Into Your Life Not only can houseplants improve your home's air quality, they instantly brighten up your home and add life to just about any space. To help you bring a little more greenery into your life, we gathered three of our favorite indoor plants for your home, along with tips on how to care for them. If you’re not quite ready to commit to a new living roomie yet, no worries. We also rounded up three equally verdant paint colors to help you bring some greenery into your home—no green thumb necessa...