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  1. Black bathroom ideas you should consider - and how to get the look @sgardnerstyle Black bathrooms are having a moment and it’s not difficult to see why. Along with creating a bold but elegant backdrop for a room, when properly applied, black bathroom paint can actually trick the eye into making a room seem larger than it really is. Don’t believe us? We rounded up a few thoughtfully painted black bathrooms making major waves on the ‘gram to prove our point. From black-painted trims to ceilings and more, read ahead for three beautiful black bathrooms that migh...
  2. Why You Should Only Use Zero VOC Paint Sure, it’s important that your home looks good, but an even bigger concern should be that it’s healthy. Pollutants exist inside your home and one of the biggest culprits contributing to indoor air pollution are VOCs. Wait, what are VOCs? The acronym stands for volatile organic compounds, which are carbon-containing compounds emitted as gasses into the air. These gasses contribute to ozone pollution, which is bad for the environment, and also pollute the air inside your home, which can be bad ...
  3. The best bathroom paint colors (and how to use them) A little paint goes a long way in a bathroom. To prove our point, we rounded up some of the best bathroom paint colors Clare has to offer to inspire your home upgrades. From bold but moody greens to crisp, clean whites, read ahead for the bathroom wall colors we swear by (and some clever ways to use them). The most popular white bathroom colors for making a small bathroom feel larger Fresh Kicks: You can always count on a crisp coat of clean white paint to make your bathroom look bigger in no...
  4. 7 Best Painting Hacks to Help You Paint a Room Like a Pro Painting might seem like a big undertaking, but if you’re equipped with the right painting tips, tools and techniques, the process is far less daunting than it seems. When it comes to getting the job done right, no one knows better than the pros, so we turned to the experts to learn the best painting hacks to help save you time, money paint faster and get the best results. These painting tips and tricks from the pros cover all the bases. 1. Proper Prep before painting is the key to getting th...
  5. The Only Two Paint Finishes You Need If you've ever shopped for paint, you’ve probably been overwhelmed by all the options for paint finishes. You’ll find flat, matte, velvet, satin, semi-gloss...and everything in between. It’s enough to leave anyone confused! At Clare, we believe in keeping things simple, so we only offer the very best two paint finishes for interiors: Perfect Eggshell, which is ideal for walls and other interior surfaces, and Subtle Semi-Gloss, the best finish for trims, doors, mouldings and other high-tou...
  6. 5 Sampling Tips to Help You Choose a Paint Color You Love Sampling paint colors in your home is an essential step to making sure you'll love the paint color you choose. But until now, the process for testing paint samples has always been a pain. You’ve probably been there before: Back and forth to the paint store, confused by a sea of paint chips, then back home to paint a Tetris-like series of paint swatches on your wall that you live with for weeks while you decide on the perfect color. We know the struggle is real, so we've simplified the...
  7. 7 Reasons Why Everyone is Painting Their Home with Clare We make paint shopping easy with premium, zero VOC paint, designer-curated colors and quality painting supplies — delivered to your door. Find out why customers and top press like House Beautiful and Elle Decor are obsessed with Clare: 1. We make choosing a paint color easier than ever With fewer, better colors, we’ve taken the guesswork out of finding a paint color you’ll love. Our founder - an interior designer - reviewed hundreds of color formulas to develop our timeless palette of 55 c...
  8. Before & After: A Drab Studio Gets a Stunning Makeover We’re big fans of PureWow, we love a good podcast and we LOVE a good before and after room transformation. So when we learned PureWow was debuting a series of new podcasts and revamping their podcast studio with the help of Decorist and designer Max Humphrey, we knew this was going to be good! What made it even better? Max used our paint color, Good Jeans in the project which helps set the tone for the design, making the space feel vibrant and fresh. BEFORE: Here’s a peek at what the spac...
  9. Introducing Our New Paint Colors: Blue’d Up and OMGreen! NEW paint colors have landed at Clare! Thanks to your input in the Clare Paint Playoffs, we’ve added not one but TWO new hues to our color roster. Meet the newest additions to our blue and green color families: Blue’d Upand OMGreen! Blue’d Up Could this be our new color crush? Our fans certainly think so! Thanks to your votes, this violet-blue hue took the top spot in our color competition and it’s not hard to see why. Blue’d Up is equal parts sexy, spellbinding, and statement-making. It’...
  10. Mark Your Calendars For Primer Day 2022! Grab your rollers and get a jump start on those paint projects you’ve been putting off! On July 12-13, it’s Primer Day at Clare! In other words, we’re hosting our very own two-day shopping event with unlimited $5 savings on every gallon of our Interior/Exterior Primer when you use code PRIMETIME22. The more you buy, the more you save! Just in time for summer, you can get your home primed and ready for a fresh coat of paint. It’s the easiest, most affordable way to completely refresh the loo...
  11. 8 Incredibly Stylish Paint Ideas For Doors A fresh coat of paint is a quick and inexpensive way to breathe new life into your home. But you don’t have to limit yourself to the walls — a lick of color on an archway, shelf, or door can infuse personality into your space in a single weekend. Take the below paint ideas for doors, for example. With a few coats of strategically-placed paint on interior doors and trim, you can add visual interest to a space and make your entryway, kitchen, or bedroom feel that much more personalized. If you’...
  12. Think pink: step inside this unexpected kitchen makeover After six years of living in her apartment with her boyfriend, interiors photographer, Jess Isaacs, decided to update her standard issue 90’s-style kitchen. Since she rents her home she didn’t want to undertake a full-scale remodel, but couldn’t stand having a room in her house be neglected for so long. Instead she decided to embrace its existing style and tweak it to make it a space she could truly love. Here are some details on how she realized her brand new pink kitchen in just two days. ...
  13. How Painting Bathroom Cabinets Can Transform Your Space in a Weekend If you’re feeling a little blah about your bathroom but aren’t ready to commit to an entire overhaul, here’s an easy way to refresh the look of the entire space—repaint your bathroom vanity. Since the vanity is one of the largest and most prominent elements in the average bathroom, a fresh coat of paint can be an easy way to impact the overall feel of the room with minimal work. Painting bathroom cabinets is much easier than you think especially if you’re working with high quality paint. Do...
  14. Go Beyond the Beige: Living Room Paint Colors for Every Style Show your living room some love! The easiest, least expensive way to change the look and feel of a room is a fresh coat of paint. Since the living room is where, well, you’re living, or at least spending the majority of your time, why not make it representative of your personality. Go bold with one of our nuanced living room paint colors. Don’t worry about versatility — if you choose the right hue you’ll have endless decorating options and a new color can make the furniture and accessories yo...
  15. 6 Fall Paint Ideas to Try For a Warm & Cozy Home Changing leaves and cooler temperatures can mean only one thing…it’s time to paint your house. Was that not where your head went? But stay with us here: fall is the perfect season to have paint on the brain. Not only is the start of a new season a transitional time, but cooler and drier temps are ideal for applying paint. Get inspired by this color roundup that features a mix of always-in-style neutrals and bold, show-stopping fall paint ideas. Just take a note from our friends at Coyuchi, wh...
  16. The Best Bedroom Paint Colors for a Good Night’s Sleep There are so many things that can keep you awake at night. An upcoming meeting with your boss, an uncomfortable conversation that you can’t stop reliving, a snoring bedmate, a streetlight coming in through your curtains… The list goes on, and on, and on. Your bedroom walls should not be one of the offenders. The best bedroom paint colors for sleep are soothing, not stressful. When you’re choosing a shade for the room that should be your sanctuary, think about how you want to feel befo...