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  1. A sophisticated makeover filled with studio apartment ideas to channel your inner maximalist Creating a maximalist vibe in a small apartment (without completely overwhelming the space) is no easy feat, but that’s precisely what writer, creative consultant, and international jetsetter Natasha Nyanin accomplished inside her 350-square-foot Manhattan studio. With the help of interior designer Nina Barnieh-Blair, she sought to create a space that felt “harmonious; curated with different influences and nuances from all over the world.” Read ahead for some studio apartment ideas from Nyani...
  2. This Paint Mural Looks Like Wallpaper at a Fraction of the Cost As the saying goes, you can’t always get what you want. But, if Dinah Eke’s paint mural is any indication, the alternative can be even better than you imagined. When the Dee Diary blogger wanted to spruce up her New York-based bedroom, she fell in love with a Kuba cloth wallpaper—but sadly, the retailer didn’t carry a peel-and-stick version to suit her rental. So, Dinah took matters into her own hands and recreated the look with paint. The blogger selected Clare’s Meet Cute and Pink Sky to ...
  3. Paint Primer 101: What is Paint Primer? Priming walls may seem like an extra step in the painting process, but the benefits far outweigh the extra work. Think of paint primer as a base coat that creates the foundation for a flawless paint job. From cutting down the number of coats you’ll need, to protecting your paint from wear over the years, priming actually makes your job easier in the long run. And no matter what your skill level, using a wall primer will help you achieve a professional-looking finish. What Does Paint Primer Do...
  4. How To Keep Your Paint Looking Like New A good paint job can work wonders to transform a room, play up its best assets (and yours), and create a vibe that you’ll love coming home to. But no matter how meticulous we are, our homes are meant to be lived in. And with that comes wear and tear on our walls — especially if you have an active household. That’s why it pays to know how to care for a paint job after the initial application, so it stays looking fresh for longer. From cleaning wall stains to avoiding fading paint, here are som...
  5. Why a Beige Living Room Works Wonders in this NYC Apartment We love neutrals as much as the next person, but we have to admit a beige living room isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But with the right shade and finishing touches, beige can appear warm, welcoming, and—yep, we’re saying it—exciting. That’s exactly the vibe the Brownstone Boys’ Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon wanted to create when development company TF Cornerstone asked the duo to create a showroom model for its new Brooklyn apartment complex, 595 Dean Street. Before “Something that Barry...
  6. A Moody Makeover That’ll Inspire You to Start Painting The Bedroom As busy entrepreneurs, Clare Collective ambassador Lauren Hom and her partner found painting the bedroom in their loft gradually slipping further and further down their home to-do list. It’s a common predicament. Bedrooms typically feel like “private” spaces, so they don’t always get the most (immediate) love. Before “We threw some posters up on the wall, got some lights. I think the most decorating we did was picking our bedding color,” Lauren explains. “It was just a very functional roo...
  7. 5 Designer-Approved Ideas for Remodeling a Kitchen on a Budget When Clare Collective ambassador Orlando Soria first set out to update his Spanish-style bungalow in Los Angeles, he had an array of budget-friendly kitchen remodel ideas on the brain. “The whole place was stark white and lacking character,” he says. “I knew the right paint color was an affordable way to infuse some flavor into the space.” Before For Orlando, this meant enveloping the walls in Grayish, a soft shade of light gray with green undertones, and covering the ceilings and trims in a...
  8. This Dark Green Bedroom is a Lesson in Small-Space Design When Clare Collective ambassador Orlando Soria began redesigning the primary bedroom inside his Spanish style bungalow in Los Angeles, he knew he had his work cut out for him. “The bedroom is only about 10 feet wide by 15 feet long,” he says. “I knew I was going to have to be strategic about design elements.” Before For Orlando—who previously shared a king-size bed with his 60 lb rescue pooch Sadie—this meant downsizing the furnishings in the room, and employing a paint color that made a st...
  9. Looking for a Quick Room Update? Try Painting the Ceiling a Color! Besides being a best-selling author and interior designer, Clare Collective ambassador Orlando Soria knows paint. “I studied painting in grad school and it taught me very early on about all of the possibilities that paint provides,” he says. “As a designer you’re always striving for a balance between being aspirational and accessible. I like paint because everyone can relate to it. It’s a universal way to make your home feel good.” Before So it felt natural to partner with us to re-do his L...
  10. Peek Inside this Charming Indoor Sunroom for Ideas You’ll Want to Copy, Stat If you’re in need of some ideas for your indoor sunroom, or frankly, any room with plenty of warm natural light, take inspiration from editor Jasmine Bible. She has an especially bold, experiential aesthetic, and carries that throughout her Victorian home, built in 1903. But when she first moved in, the sunroom–which doubles as the entryway–was, as she describes it, “sad and dingy, and void of any personality.” Before The white walls and white carpeting weren’t quite jiving with Jasmine’s v...
  11. 3 Tips for Decorating a Little Girl’s Room Straight from a Design Pro When designer and Clare Collective ambassador Hema Persad was first decorating her little girl’s room, it was before she was born. “It was very neutral,” Hema tells us. “Black, white and tan with a boho vibe to it.” Now that her daughter, Shaya, is a toddler, Hema decided it was time to trade her crib for a bed–and redo the whole room while she was at it. “We decided to redecorate the space to reflect what she's excited about, in hopes that we'd entice her to sleep in her new bed by ...
  12. Tour This Cozy Cottagecore Bedroom and Pick Up Tips for Your Space It’s easy to see why the cottagecore trend has taken off (and stayed relevant). The aesthetic centers around living a simpler, rural-inspired life that’s more in touch with nature. Think: earthy colors, cozy textures, nostalgic pattern-mixing, warm wood tones. Sounds pretty dreamy, huh? Designer Gretchen Rose of Kentucky Rose Designs certainly thinks so. She landed on this cottagecore bedroom style because she wanted to “make the space a cozy retreat, like you escaped to a cottage in the En...
  13. Dark Green Paint is the Perfect Complement to a Vintage-Filled Space Renovating a historic home is not an easy process. But somehow, blogger and creator Kate Pearce of @katepearcevintage manages to make it feel seamless—and wildly chic. A native of Long Island, New York, Kate and her family recently moved into a 1899 Queen Anne-style home in Chicago. Filled with expertly curated antiques, tons of color, and eclectic accents, it’s the vintage-lover’s dream. Her curved living room is the latest to receive a makeover, and our dark green paint Current Mood provide...
  14. 6 Unexpected Bathroom Color Ideas to Try From wallpaper and beadboard to crown moulding and fun tile, guest bathrooms are some of the most personality-packed rooms in any home. These compact spaces are the perfect candidates for bold colors and eye-catching accents, thanks to their limited square footage. Case in point: the below six bathrooms designed by expert bloggers and interior designers. From a moody, traditional-style half bath swathed in Current Mood to a bold powder room dripping in head-to-toe Blackish, these bathroom co...
  15. 7 Bedroom Paint Colors to Suit Any Space Whether you’re looking to create a soothing sanctuary to unwind each night or a brighter space to help you greet the day, the bedroom paint colors you choose can make *all* the difference. We’ve rounded up hues to match any kind of mood–which will you choose? For a Moody Vibe: Field Trip Designed by @mrorlandosoria Sexy and saturated, Field Trip is a complex, deep green that reads fresh and exciting in the daylight, and warmer and more comforting in the evening. For a Soothing Feel: Heads...
  16. 3 Tips from an Artist on Decorating a Small Room Decorating a small room can be tricky. There’s less space to work with, and it can be tough to find furnishings and accents that align with the size. But a small space means there’s a big opportunity to get creative, which is exactly what Clare Collective ambassador, artist and stylist Ashley Whiteside did in the petite powder room in her North Carolina home. Ahead, read Ashley’s smart tips for decorating a small room. Tip #1: Go Bold with Color There’s no place like a small bathroom to go...