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  1. 5 Bathroom Decor Ideas on a Budget, Inspired By This Moody Makeover Brown may seem like an unlikely color choice for a bathroom. But Mackenzie Craven’s thoughtfully designed guest bath makes a quiet case for this bold, 70s-inspired hue. “Brown is back!” she declared in her Instagram post unveiling the new look with Dirty Chai. “This rich, moody hue is just what this little bathroom needed.” The versatile brown proved to be the perfect palette cleanser for the compact bathroom — and just the inspiration she needed to further update the space. After a few more...
  2. It’s Official: These are The Best Front Door Colors for Your Home At Clare, we’re all about busting out of the beige box and embracing your brightest, boldest self. And, thanks to our new Exterior Paints, you can bring your colorful personality to the great outdoors. Looking for a place to start? Painting your front door offers an instant boost of curb appeal. Not only is a fresh front door color a relatively easy entrypoint to painting your exterior—in fact, you can even do it yourself—but it’s also a great opportunity to experiment with a fun pop of color...
  3. What Temperature Is Ideal for My Exterior Paint Project? Want to make your house the coolest property in the neighborhood? It’s time to bust out your roller and get painting. While painting your home’s exterior is a great way to show off your style, it does require some planning. (And, no, we don’t just mean finding the perfect hue and gathering all your materials.) Since Mother Nature can’t be controlled with a thermostat, it’s crucial you’re painting under the right conditions. Believe it or not, less-than-ideal conditions can jeopardize your pai...
  4. How to Touch Up Paint The Right Way Whether you’re swapping out that gallery wall for your first piece of grown-up art or covering up your little one’s crayon masterpiece, there are lots of scenarios that might warrant a wall paint touch up. While touching up paint on walls paint may sound simple enough, there are a few guidelines you should follow to get it right. Before you grab your paint brush, read on for the best tips on how to touch up paint the right way, so you can keep your paint finish looking like new. 5 steps to th...
  5. Need to Up Your Curb Appeal? Try our Exterior Paint! Big news: Exterior paint is here! Our ultimate goal is to help you paint (and love!) your entire home, so we’re excited to help you upgrade your outdoors in addition to the inside. Our exterior paint is available in the designer-curated colors you love, made from high-quality ingredients and formulated to withstand the elements for long-lasting color that’ll look beautiful for years to come. Keep reading to learn what makes our new exterior paint so great, and get ready to up your curb appeal...
  6. The Trending Paint Colors for 2022 With a new year and comes a fresh crop of color of the year predictions that may or may not be embraced by design lovers. Instead of suggesting that one single shade will be all the rage in 2022, we comb through our sales data and customer feedback to determine which paint colors for 2022 are truly trending. After poring over our 2021 order and website engagement data, it became clear that shoppers are in the mood for soothing hues that don’t skimp on personality. From rich moody greens to w...
  7. How to Paint Cabinets in 5 Simple & Affordable Steps As far as kitchen and bathroom projects go, painting cabinets is one of the most affordable ways to transform your space. Once you’re ready to graduate from DIY projects like accent walls and painted doors — it requires a bit more time and skill — this simple color refresh can have your space looking brand new in just one weekend. With the right tools and a durable paint formula, anyone can successfully revamp their cabinets, no matter if you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping a toe into DIY d...
  8. The #1 Secret to Choosing a Paint Color When it comes to picking a paint color, the natural light in your space is key. Believe it or not, natural light has the biggest impact on how paint colors are perceived in your home. The amount of light your space receives, the direction the light is coming from, and even how the light plays with other colors in your room (think fabrics, furniture, etc) can impact the way colors may appear, so it’s important to understand the interplay of color and light in your space when choosing paint col...
  9. 10 Creative Paint Ideas, from Rainbow Walls to Bold Halls It’s common knowledge that nothing transforms a room quite like a fresh coat, but these creative paint ideas up the creativity quotient. From color blocking to paint that pops, these designs are bold, unexpected, and delightfully inspiring. Here are a few of our favorite ways to make an impact with the power of paint. Create a rainbow wall Photo: @blankslatereno Design duo (and new parents) Chayce and Hannah Wilson didn’t settle on just one of our paints for their new baby’s room. Instead, ...
  10. This Brooklyn Apartment Makeover Is a Lesson in Clever Small-Space Design When interior designer Nina Blair first laid eyes on the Brooklyn apartment she’d been hired to refresh, she knew the space was in dire need of some personality. “It had been gut-renovated, and stripped of its moldings and architectural details,” she explains. “It was basically a white box.” So, she pulled in a palette of deep blues and calm grays to elevate the space. Nestled on the second floor of a prewar building in the Fort Greene neighborhood, the small yet cozy one-bedroom has dreamy...
  11. How To Dispose of Paint, the Right Way You’ve painted a space you love, and we couldn’t be happier. There’s just one more thing to remember before you settle into your newly-revamped room: how to store the paint you may need for touch-ups down the road, and how to dispose of paint you no longer need, safely. Storing Extra Paint Leftover paint can be kept and reused for quite a long time if stored properly. It’s best to store leftover paint in a cool, dark location free from moisture and extreme temperatures. Moisture can cause you...
  12. Painting Trim 101: How to Paint Trim the Right Way Painted trims — like baseboards, mouldings, window frames and doors — can make a big impact in your home. Along with drawing attention to interesting moldings, a well-painted trim can instantly enhance the wall colors throughout the rest of the room. But scoring an impeccably painted trim isn’t always easy. That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know to paint your trims to perfection. 1. Gather your tools Plastic Drop Cloths Painter’s Washi Tape 2” Angled Paint Brush Subtle Se...
  13. The Perfect Paint Color for Your Walls, According to Your 2022 Horoscope Manifesting a beautiful home in the New Year? Your perfect paint color may be written in the stars! Ahead, expert astrologer Tamerri Ater-Ntonni, aka AstroFashionista shares your 2022 horoscope — and the perfect paint colors for your zodiac to guide you through the new year. In 2022, we have the opportunity to become more in tune with the world’s magical and mystical side, with expansive Jupiter at home in water sign Pisces for most of the year. Synchronistic moments and being in the right p...
  14. How Much Does it Cost to Paint a Room? Stop googling and look no further, because we’ve got the answers to all of your most crucial interior painting cost questions in one place. Consider this the ultimate guide to figuring out the labor and cost to paint a room—no matter your budget. We spoke to Tina Nokes of Five Star Painting about how to prep, what to anticipate during your next paint project, and the average interior painting cost. Here are the answers you need to get the job done right...the first time. Deciding What Needs A...
  15. In Joy Cho’s L.A. House, Every Room Packs a Colorful Punch Between her fun DIY projects and eye-catching collaborations, Joy Cho is known for her bold and vibrant style. But, when it came to picking paint colors for her house in Los Angeles, the multi-hyphenate creative wanted to give her signature taste a refined edge. “I love color and pattern, but I was also looking at what makes sense for this stage of life and in a sophisticated way where it doesn't feel too novelty,” she shares. Cho’s newly-constructed home—which she shares with her husband...
  16. 7 Dining Rooms You’d Want to Hang Out in All Day Long Let’s be honest: dining rooms don’t typically get a lot of design love. While these formal spaces play host to some of the most important and memorable meals in any given year (namely Thanksgiving dinner), they tend to collect dust from January through October. But, we’d argue that with the right color palette and some fresh dining room decor ideas, these classic spaces can be just as inviting and cozy as any living room—and can become prime spaces to gather all year round. In fact, dining r...