Real estate agents have seen it all — millennial pink, color-blocking, glitter interior wall paint — and how certain paint trends can make prospective buyers run the other way. When it comes to paint colors, everyone has an opinion, and controversial color trends can trigger some strong reactions. “There are a lot of people who … Read more
When it comes time to give your home a fresh coat of paint, there’s the always option of choosing a new color. But which shade will look the best when all’s said and done? A huge part of a home’s marketability has to do with curb appeal — and the exterior paint color plays a … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Rich O’GormanLocation: Birmingham, UKSize (in square feet): 1000 square feetYears Lived In: 1 year, owned Rich O’Gorman lives in Erdington in Birmingham, in a two-bedroom Victorian home he bought only a year ago. “It’s just outside the … Read more
Picture this: You’ve got a new place to live, and each and every room is painted the same shade of white. Minimalists may delight at the idea of an all-white abode, but others might shudder at the thought of colorless walls. If you fall into the latter camp, you’ve got some paint color decisions to … Read more
Sarah Everett Production Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s production assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
When it comes time to sell a house, bold design choices are often toned down in the interest of making a place appealing to more buyers. Just like bright orange walls might send someone running in the other direction, poorly painted (or brightly colored) floors could do the same thing. Painting old hardwoods can be a … Read more
You can easily update your kitchen cabinets by painting them. However, a good paint job depends on a great prep job. Prepare the surface properly so the paint will adhere and not peel or chip over time. While you can paint cabinets with a brush, a sprayer is faster and leaves a smoother surface. Sanding … Read more
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about living here, it’s that we do a ton of living outside. Between each at-home learning break the kids are out there running around, we make s’mores at our fire pit every week or so, we sit on our front porch and watch the neighborhood dogs go by, and … Read more