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  1. Our COVID-19 Response It’s been a pretty wild few weeks and as we work to adjust to a new normal which includes social distancing and self-isolating, the role of home in our lives has never been more important. In that spirit, we wanted to take a moment to share how we’re planning to support you during this time. There’s no place like home At Clare our mission has always been to help you create a beautiful home. Now more than ever, your home should be your sanctuary — a safe space that brings you comfort and joy....
  2. The Best Paint Colors For Every Decor Style You can tell a lot about a person by the colors they use in their home. A room painted in creamy white or soothing blue likely belongs to a homebody type who favors Friday night binge-watching to an elbow-room-only party scene. Or maybe you’re a business in the front, party in the back type, with a Sriracha-red powder room hidden behind that sleek living room decor. No judgement. To each his own, when it comes to color. But if you could use some help figuring out which color camp you’re in, c...
  3. Treat Yourself to The Best Waffle Recipe You'll Ever Try Waffles with a side of Clare? Sounds like a pretty sweet pairing! Picking paint colors can be a difficult task, so when you finally discover your perfect shades...why not treat yourself?! That’s exactly what Mimi Council — cookbook author and Dessert’d Organic Bake Shop owner — did after making the final Clare color selections for her dream home. Introducing: the best waffle recipe you’ll ever make at home. For those looking for a good fall snack, these homemade waffles are made with freshly-...
  4. 5 Must-Haves For A Productive Work-From-Home Space A comfortable and stylish workspace can improve both your productivity and your mood. That’s why it’s important to carve out a home workstation that’s inspiring and energizing at the same time. To help make your home office more stimulating—and streamlined—we gathered five workspace essentials that can boost productivity. From task lighting to houseplants, read ahead for 5 easy ways to transform your home office into the stylish and savvy space it deserves to be. 1. A wall color to help you ...
  5. Before & After: The Sweetest Nursery Makeover Moving into a new home and getting settled is stressful enough, but when there’s also a baby on board? That most certainly intensifies the pressure to get your home in gear fast...which was exactly the case when we connected with Eliza Blank, founder of the ultra-cool plant startup The Sill who enlisted our help with making over her baby’s nursery. Eliza and her husband Steve recently moved into a two bedroom apartment in NYC’s trendy Tribeca neighborhood, and with the looming deadline of ...
  6. Before & After: A Modern, Art-Deco-Inspired Bathroom Makeover When Brit Arnesen and her husband first bought their Indiana foreclosure home, they intended to flip it right away so they immediately began updating the neglected ranch-style house, room by room, with a budget-friendly approach. Brit, a self-taught interior designer, documented the process on her blog, BritDotDesign. Since they were planning to flip the house when she originally updated the main bathroom, they kept the design simple, opting for a clean, cookie-cutter white look with budget-f...
  7. 6 Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas to Master a Nautical Look Outfitting a small bathroom can be tricky. Along with finding ways to incorporate functional furnishings and decor items into a pint-sized space, you also have the added task of keeping things streamlined and stylish. Victoria Ford, the DIY extraordinaire behind the Prepford Wife knows all about the struggles of upgrading a petite space. Inside her family’s Cape Cod saltbox-style home, she transformed a small guest bathroom with outdated fixtures into a colorful, coastal-inspired kids’ bathro...
  8. 3 No-Fail Ways to Display Wall Art The only thing that looks better than a beautiful paint color on the wall might be topping it off with some of your favorite wall art. If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry! There’s plenty of gorgeous ways to show off your favorite paintings and prints. We turned to our friends at Minted to come up with bold and playful living room wall decor ideas guaranteed to make your home feel like you. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you even pick up your hammer: Wall Color: Rosé Seas...
  9. This Easy Accent Wall Paint Idea Will Totally Elevate Your Space Get excited about the coolest thing to happen to paint since the accent wall: two-tone, color blocked walls. This painted accent wall idea is a modified version of the classic accent wall, and creates visual interest while adding a splash of color to a room. Also, for renters or newbie DIYers, it’s a cheaper and power tool-free way to cheat the look of architectural details — like wainscoting, paneling, or a chair rail — without dealing with the molding. The one tool you do need: painter’s t...
  10. 8 DIY Projects You Can Tackle in a Weekend — Just Add Paint! No walls to paint? No problem. The right shade can transform an old piece of furniture or a small accent area, adding a welcome and invigorating dose of color to a room. So if you’ve got some leftover paint around, get creative with these DIY projects. The ideas are quick and easy, but are guaranteed to make your home more beautiful. Perfect when you’ve got a gallon and some extra time at home. Add an accent wall Feeling a little blah about your bedroom? Transform an all white room into a se...
  11. 5 Ways to Brighten Up Your Bedroom Decor If you love color but don’t know how to incorporate it, we’re here to help you figure out how to step out of the bland zone. One of the best places to embrace vibrant hues? Your bedroom! The oasis of your home, your bedroom should be a space you love to spend time in. A no-fail way to make it feel fun is to add beautiful colors that you love—not all bedrooms need to be neutral. We teamed up with our friends at Annie Selkie to pair our paint colors with their latest collections and created the...
  12. Upgrade Your Bedroom Accent Wall With This Stunning DIY Love bold paint colors but not ready to fully commit? One of the easiest ways to experiment with color is an accent wall! Anyone can add some real personality to their spaces with bold color palettes, unique touches, and inspired themes. When it comes to inspiration, you don’t have to look any further for accent wall ideas than this colorful room created by Liz Rishel, blogger behind Within the Grove for her adorable son Oliver. How to Take Your Accent Wall from Basic to Brilli...
  13. Curation 101 With Grant K. Gibson: Is Less Really More? California-based designer Grant K. Gibson has garnered quite the following due to his pared down, less-is-more aesthetic. He’s a fan of classic, timeless fabrics, crisp, white walls, and adding only objects that have a meaning. His new book, A Curated Home, A Fresh Take on Tradition, centers around the notion that every home should reflect its owners, using thoughtfully sourced and curated objects. Curation is at the heart of what we do here at Clare, which is why we’ve chosen the 55 best pai...
  14. 5 Decorating Comfort Zones To Step Out Of As fun as decorating your home can be, it’s easy to fall prey to everyday décor clichés. Luckily, we have friends in stylish places, like interior designer Paloma Contreras to call upon for help. We asked the woman behind La Dolce Vita Blog for advice on how to mix up some overused décor tactics and she had lots to share. From pleated lampshades to overly match-y upholstery, here are five common decorating traps—and how to avoid them. 1. PERFECTLY COORDINATED BEDROOM OR LIVING...
  15. 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 ...
  16. 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 ...