While pastels have long been associated with nurseries and little girls’ rooms, nowadays there’s a fresh outlook on these calming colors, as they coat surfaces in living spaces, dining rooms ...

A jewel-toned beauty, Behr’s pick for the Color the Year 2026 more than lives up to its namesake. On July 30, Behr announced “Hidden Gem” (N430-61) as their selection—a dynamic blend of blue and green ...

Today, Behr Paint Company unveils Hidden Gem (N430-6A) as its 2026 Color of the Year—a smoky jade that uncovers exceptional ...

Hard times call for soft colors. Although Pantone recently proclaimed emerald its gem of 2013, American paint companies chose soothing pastels as their go-to hues for the new year. For Sherwin-Will… ...

Hard times call for soft colors. Although Pantone recently proclaimed Emerald its gem of 2013, American paint companies chose soothing pastels as their go-to hues for the new year. For Sherwin-… ...

Pastels aren’t going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be modernized a bit. Rather than sticking to a bright white to set off your trim, try a darker hue like a rich charcoal to ...

When William Truman Hosner is outside painting, he slips into a subconscious state. He is hypnotized by the work of capturing sunlight as it moves across a building or hillside, on the deepening ...

Chris Starks from Enrichen the Kitchen, says some of the best kitchen paint colors are those that match your overall design scheme. When painting your cabinets, be sure to use a high-quality primer.

Color trends in recent years have seen richer, darker, more saturated and jewel-toned colors on walls and in furniture, as well as in accessories. 2013 will see more lighter pastels. Lemon sorbet ...