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  1. This dreamy all-white bedroom makeover is pure perfection It took three years for Ashli Stockton’s husband to realize that their bedroom was a pale shade of pink. That coupled with an overall feminine vibe (thanks in large part to mirrored furniture and a Chippendale headboard) and the couple’s evolving tastes meant it was time for a change. The owner and founder of Sunday Forever, an indie lifestyle brand that sells beautiful products like one-of-a-kind candles and kimonos that are all made in the US, Ashli celebrates comfort and beauty every day a...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. A Black and White Bedroom Makeover That's Anything But Expected When Natalie Myers’ tween son, Lev, came to her with a grand plan to paint his room black, instead of writing off black paint as an unlikely kid’s room color, she figured how to make it happen. It’s worth mentioning that she’s also an interior designer, so she knew just how to make it work by curbing her son’s enthusiasm for black walls, and creating a black and white room palette that feels fresh and approachable. Striking the right balance with black paint “Black is his favorite color! He s...
  5. 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...
  6. 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 ...
  7. Tips for Hiring an Interior Designer So you’ve graduated from that semi-permanent, moving-once-a-year state and decided to put down some roots, congrats! Now you need to figure out how to personalize your home or apartment. If you’re feeling stuck or short on time, it could be smart to consult an interior designer. Before you say it’s too expensive, think again. These days there are so many ways that hiring an interior designer can fit into your personal budget. Interior design online services like Havenly have changed the game,...
  8. 7 Eye-catching paint colors for trim that aren’t white It’s not really a rule per se, but many homes lean on the traditional combination of a white ceiling paired with white trim. Sure, white is a classic choice for trims like baseboards, mouldings, doors or window frames, but why not think outside the (white) box and make a statement with your trim color? Using the same paint colors for trim that you use on the wall can create a jewel box-like effect in your room, or pair a bold trim color with an ornate wallpaper or a contrasting wall color to ...
  9. Before & After: A Teen's Dream Bedroom The last time Kaylee’s room got a makeover? Eleven years ago when the bedroom became her nursery. A mish mash of hand-me-down furniture, baby pink walls, and color everywhere, the space no longer reflected Kaylee’s personality or her more grown up taste. Enter Kaylee’s interior design fairy godmother and aunt, Kelly Lee of Kelly Golightly, to help make her niece’s design dreams come true. BEFORE: Despite the bright color of her walls and her curtains, the room still didn’t feel very brigh...
  10. How to Choose the Best Color Combinations For Your Home Choosing the best color combinations for your home should be fun, not stressful. While our peel and stick paint swatches ensure you end up with the right shade, there are a few other tips for deciding on the best color combinations for your home. Color is so important—it has the power to change the mood in the room, it can be restful and cozy, or loud and energizing. Ahead, our founder, Nicole Gibbons, shares some really good color combinations to help you figure out the best color combinatio...
  11. The Must-Have Supplies You Need to Paint a Room Whether you feel intimidated by the idea of painting a room, or you have personally painted every home you’ve ever lived in, your skills are only as good as your painting supplies. When it comes to painting, using high-quality paint supplies is the secret to achieving high quality results. We like to say they’re the real MVP of a flawless paint job. So once you settle on the perfect paint color, it’s time to stock up on the right paint supplies to guarantee an expert finish, no matter your le...
  12. 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...
  13. Get Inspired By This Extreme Bathroom Remodel Before and After! For Sachi Lord, no DIY design project is too daunting. The mom and full-time nurse anesthetist began her side hustle three years ago with a termite-infested fixer upper and never looked back. “I absolutely love interior design, and if I can tie in a DIY project, even better,” she says. “I’m obsessed with giving homes and spaces a new life.” Despite the termite project, the recent bathroom remodel before and after in her current home is “definitely my biggest transformation yet,” she told Clar...
  14. A Bold Bedroom Accent Wall Totally Transformed This Space Jordan and Barry of Brownstone Boys have been painstakingly renovating their historic Brooklyn brownstone since January 2019, and with every project, the 130-year-old beauty gets better and better. But their mid-century modern main bedroom, featuring floating shelves, custom closets and a bold bedroom accent wall, might be our favorite transformation yet. The design aficionados, who also offer renovation project management services, have met their fair share of challenges in their new home, ...
  15. This Open Concept Space Has Perfected The Art of Boho Living Room Decor When Angelle Marix, the New Orleans-based blogger behind Dashing Darlin, set out to update her open concept living area earlier this year, she had a clear vision in mind. Her light-filled, bohemian-style home already had a strong foundation — textured accent pieces, some perfectly-aged furniture and lots of greenery — but she wanted to take the space to the next level. The winning solutions? Adding a slew of new accent pieces to her boho living room decor and covering the entryway, living spa...
  16. 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...