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  1. Meet the Colorful and Dynamic Duo Behind Very Gay Paint If you aren’t already hip to Very Gay Paint, now’s the time to smarten up. Founded in July 2020 by Los Angeles-based comedians Nicholas Scheppard and Jenson Titus, Very Gay Paint uses eye-catching colors, clean-lined shapes, and lots of tongue-in-cheek humor to create vibrant paint murals. As they say: “Turn your walls gay with paint.” Earlier this year, the pair was commissioned to paint a Pride mural on the Santa Monica Pier—their largest exterior paint project to date—and Clare helped the...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 5 Ideas for Entryway Decor To Greet Guests in Style When interior designer Ashley Izsak purchased her ranch-style home six years ago, she had all of the common areas—including the entryway—painted classic white, and kept her ideas for the entryway decor simple. “While I normally love a good white wall, our entryway never felt pulled together and definitely lacked personality,” she says. “It just felt wrong to have guests step into our home and be greeted with such an underwhelming space.” After some light renovations, Ashley used patterned wal...
  5. Introducing Peel & Stick Swatch Kits Since launching in summer 2018, we’ve pioneered a whole new way to shop for paint and have made it our mission to simplify every step in the process. From our designer-curated palette that takes the guesswork out of choosing colors (who really needs 100 shades of white?!), to our mess-free peel & stick paint samples, expert guidance and direct to your door delivery, we make paint shopping easy and convenient. Now we’re making paint sampling even easier with the introduction of our new Pee...
  6. A Blue Accent Wall Steals the Show in This Family-Friendly Brooklyn Living Room Alicia Hassen had a stroke of genius when suggesting a blue living room wall in this 1920s Park Slope condo. Owners Michaela and Aaron wanted a sophisticated do-it-all space that was also family-friendly for their two young sons to enjoy just as much as they did (it doubles as a dining area, lounge, and playroom). “They were looking for something energetic but classic that would fit the entire family,” says Hassen, founder of Brooklinteriors. Michaela and Aaron were also ready for some color...
  7. How to Paint Furniture: The 4 Tips You Need to Know After an inspirational trip to Charleston, Desiree from Beautifully Seaside, came back and wanted to cozy up her home by repainting a few furniture pieces. Her inspiration? A warm gray color she kept seeing everywhere in the charming boutique hotel she was staying in. After searching for the perfect paint color, she came to Clare and found just the right shade—Seize the Gray—and ordered it in our semi-gloss finish. Armed with the perfect color and a few good painted furniture ideas, she start...
  8. How to Paint a Room: Clare's Ultimate Guide You've found your perfect paint color and you're one step closer to a beautiful room. Now comes the fun part. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with your paint project, plus our top tips on how to paint a room. Prep: Proper preparation is the real secret to a flawless paint finish. Prepping for your paint job might feel tedious and time-consuming, depending on your space, but once it’s done, the rest will be a breeze. Gather your tools A professional-looking paint job...
  9. 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...
  10. Mood Enhancing Paint Colors for Every Room in Your Home! Maybe you just moved in and need to make your mark on those blank walls. Or, maybe you’re simply tired of looking at the same hues every day and ready for a refresh. Whatever the reason you’ve started your paint search, the fact remains, you need to settle on the perfect paint colors for rooms in your home. Colors you can live with. Our secret to color satisfaction? Lean into the feeling you want to create in each space. Armed with a bit of color psychology, your paint color choices will do m...
  11. 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...
  12. Step Inside this Stunning Dining Room Makeover At just twenty-one years old, describing Kevin O’Gara as a true design prodigy feels apt. He started gravitating to interior design as a sophomore in high school when he started his Atlanta-based lifestyle blog, Thou Swell. Now a student at Cornell, he’s flexing his muscles as an interior designer and recently helped his mother renovate a new townhouse from top to bottom. We’re excited to share the stunning dining room reveal including the dining room paint color he chose that transformed the...
  13. 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. Our founder, interior designer Nicole Gibbons, knows a thing or two about color. “Nature is the best source of ...
  14. 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...
  15. A miniature office (just 52-square feet!) with maximalist style When Ariene Bethe was opening a brick-and-mortar version of Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio, in Charlotte, North Carolina, she wanted people to feel like they were shopping her home. The Mid-Century house is chock full of finds that reflect her colorful global eclectic vibe. When she outfitting the space, she had no idea one of the most enviable spots would be its smallest—her 51.97 square foot office. The micro space is swathed in our rich Deep Dive and complemented by tones of brass, coral...
  16. This airy Brooklyn abode is a lesson in family-friendly design Brooklyn based interior designer Alicia Hassen and her design firm Brooklinteriors specialize in turning a blank box space into a unique and welcoming home that reflects the personality and spirit of its owners. Recently, Hassen worked with a young family in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to transform the living and dining area of their newly purchased home and make it their own. Her task? Create a space that’s both stylish and kid-friendly. “When looking at the space, the couple really wanted their lit...