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Whether it's evoking the ocean or for a living room with low light, these pale blue shades will make sure your space feels cool (and not cold)

We Asked Designers: What's the Best Light Blue Paint Color? Here's 6 Shades They Swear By

Portland, OR

There are fun design decisions (tile color! stone selection! lighting!) and stressful design decisions (tile grout, trim paint, window design), and choosing the right paint color for your exterior falls into “stressful” for me. It’s usually extremely expensive ($10K-$30K+) and you don’t want to have to redo it for decades. It can drastically change your experience driving up to your house and certainly will affect curb appeal and resale (I know we shouldn’t think about resale value all the time but y’all, very few people will buy a lime green house). And yet, doing something too safe can be such a missed opportunity. Portland is FULL of colorful vintage houses which adds so much quirk and charm to a neighborhood. But when do you take a color risk? And when do you go safe? I thought I’d show you the exterior of our houses first so you can get a sense of where my mind is at, and while I’m NOT an expert, I do have experience, thoughts, and feelings.

What Color Should You Paint House? Thoughts And Feelings On Exterior Paint Color

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. From cheery butter yellow to tried-and-true soft gray, 2024 paint color trends have been all across the board so far. But if you’re looking for some fresh inspiration on a new home project now that the year’s more than halfway over, Sherwin-Williams just shared its 2025 trend forecast report, and there’s an up-and-coming hue for just about every design preference.

These Will Be the Most Popular Paint Colors in 2025, According to Paint Pros

If you want to update a brick exterior that feels worn or dated, a fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to do so. It's more cost-effective than replacing or covering the brick with siding, and it gives the home a current look while preserving its original charm and features. "Painting the exterior brick of your home can dramatically transform its appearance and boost curb appeal," says Glidden color expert Ashley McCollum.

10 Exterior Brick Paint Color Ideas the Pros Swear By

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Two color families in particular will be especially trendy.

5 Paint Colors That Will Take Over in 2025, According to Interior Designers

When it comes to making a strong first impression with your home, consider the front door the exterior heavyweight. It’s one of the first things guests encounter and a view you and your neighbors will see daily. Plus, from the style to the hardware, the front door sets the tone for what’s to come inside. That’s why choosing the right paint color—one that suits your home’s architecture and the surroundings, as well as your own personal decorating taste—is all important. Here are eight of the best front door paint colors, according to Southern designers—no surprise that neutrals, blues, and greens top the list.

The Best Front Door Paint Colors, According To Designers

The actress's kitchen uses a classic material to create a traditional look and help keep her space clean

Jennifer Garner's Versatile Kitchen Backsplash Serves Timeless Elegance –And  It's Easy to Recreate the Look

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When it comes to decorating your bedroom, it’s easy to get lost in the choice of colours available.Some hues are bang on-trend, while others are specifically tailored towards a tranquil sleeping space.And while mood boards and colour palettes can inspire our creativity, interior designers have the expert knowledge of what will realistically work in a space, while also helping us visualise aesthetics and what’s fashionable.Here, paint and interiors expert, Anjelica Delfino from V&CO Paint, shares the bedroom colours adored by leading interior designers – and why you should be picking the same for an always on-trend aesthetic…Navy blue“Navy blue is...

Bedroom colours loved by interior designers

Homes & Gardens

Choose the perfect rug color to complement a gray couch with recommendations from designers

What rug color goes best with a gray couch? Interior designer's favorite fail-safe combinations

Eva Mendes' neutral living space features a soothing sofa color made all the more stylish by textured accessories and a green plant

Eva Mendes' living room couch color is timeless and versatile – experts say it's never going out of style

Fine art photographer Gray Malin has become famous for capturing a color-saturated and enviable version of the world—like aerials of beaches that make you wish you were there and playful renditions of pampered pups in ritzy locations; he is arguably his generation’s Slim Aarons (the celebrity photographer whose iconic images captured the midcentury jet set at play).

Take a Peek Inside Photographer Gray Malin's Vacation-Inspired Home

ALDI is launching an electric spin scrubber, a tool that’s gone viral time and time again on TikTok for the satisfying clean it provides. ALDI’s Ambiano Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber is budget-friendly and comes with a few extra functions we can’t wait to use—and like so many of ALDI’s releases, it’s sure to go quickly. The Ambiano electric scrubber hits ALDI store shelves on August 7, so if you want one for yourself, head to your nearest ALDI ASAP.

ALDI Is Launching Its Own Electric Scrubber—and It’s Only $20

A marriage of lemon and mint flavors makes this herb ideal for drinks and tea. If you grow lemon balm, you know how prolific it can be. Put your bounty of fresh herbs to good use, and make a cup of homemade lemon balm tea. Our recipe testers enjoyed the flavor with just a touch of honey.

Our Calming Lemon Balm Tea Recipe Is Packed with Benefits—Here’s How to Make It

Fertilizer can give a lawn a boost, but knowing when to fertilize your lawn is vital for your grass to gain the full benefit of those vital nutrients. Feeding your turf at the right times through the seasons can result in fewer lawn weeds, less insect and disease issues, and better tolerance of drought and temperature extremes. This guide will help you build a simple fertilizer calendar that will help you save money and time, while giving you lush, healthy grass.

When to Fertilize Your Lawn Through the Seasons for the Healthiest Grass

Everyone loves a bit of front door decor: a bright blue door standing out against an otherwise neutral home, a lovely display of potted plants leading up the steps to an entryway that welcomes visitors. That’s one of the parts of decorating for the holidays that's just so fun—the wreaths and bows abound.

Coquette Is Taking Over Front Doors—Here's Why You Should Hang Bows Year Round

You might think that regularly using your oven’s self-cleaning function is the correct way to keep the appliance in top shape. However, word on the street is that the function might actually be harmful to your oven—meaning you’ll need to replace the appliance sooner than you’d like. While there are plenty of ways to clean an oven, including hacks such as using aluminum foil or a pumice stone to scrub stuck-on grease, the self-cleaning feature seems like a no-brainer. Besides, ovens wouldn’t come equipped with the option if it wasn’t safe to use, right?

Can Avoiding the Self-Cleaning Function Make Your Oven Last Longer? Here's What Experts Say

Stationary seating will always be a classic furniture staple, but these days swivel chairs have earned their way into living rooms, bedrooms, and studies near and far. Their inclusion comes at a time when open floor plans seemingly reign supreme, as their swivel design allows them to function beautifully in side-by-side spaces, without having to lift a finger.

The 15 Best Swivel Chairs to Buy Now, According to Interior Designers

P.F. Candle Co. teamed up with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts crew to create the perfect cozy and nostalgic scents to fill your home with this fall. The collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beagle Scouts, a scout group led by Snoopy in both the Peanuts comic strip and cartoon.

This Cozy Peanuts-Themed Candle Collection Is Here Just in Time for Fall

Home ownership comes with a long list of essential tasks, and while many of them are tedious (roof work, gutter repairs), painting the exterior can actually be a fun project. A new coat of paint will totally transform your house, and it can increase the value, too. “It’s a great investment even if you plan on staying put,” says Whitney LaCosta, owner of Howard Hanna Coach Realtors. And if you ever do decide to sell, “curb appeal is critical,” Whitney says. “People form their opinion within seconds of pulling up to your house.”

HGTV Star-Approved Color Combos for Your Home

When done right, color drenching bedrooms can create cocooning sleep spaces that will help you drift off into dreamland much quicker

Should I Color Drench My Bedroom? 5 Rooms That Show Why This Way to Paint Works so Well

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20 Greige Paint Colors the Pros Swear By

If greige isn't already your favorite neutral color, it should be. This combination of gray and beige is taking over home decor and is the perfect...

20 Greige Paint Colors the Pros Swear By

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