I grew up in a small town, so when it came to summer activities, there weren’t a ton of options. If you played a sport during the school year, you might have weekly practices during the summer. Perhaps you’d go away to 4H camp or sign up for a short arts program in a nearby … Read more
Everyone gets this when it comes to picking out clothes: Certain colors are hard to maintain if your goal is to keep things looking crisp and clean. And there are other colors that just look… dingy, even when the garment is spotless. The same rule, as you might expect, applies to your walls. While you … Read more
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Finding the right accent color for a room is a straight-up struggle. Since you don’t want to live in a monochromatic space — c’mon, that’s exactly why you’re color shopping in the first place! — it’s best to strike a careful balance between finding a … Read more
Sarah Magnuson Contributor Sarah Magnuson is a Chicago-based, Rockford, Illinois-born and bred writer and comedian. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Service Management. When she’s not interviewing real estate experts or sharing her thoughts on laundry chutes (major proponent), Sarah can be found producing sketch comedy shows … Read more
Gray has been the “it” wall color for more than a decade. In Sherwin-Willams’ ranking of its top 50 colors, at least 20 different shades of gray made the list. While gray is very versatile, choosing the picture-perfect shade of gray for your home can be a challenge. Shay Millheiser, an HGTV host on “Flipping … Read more
Like the majority of people, I grew up in a home with a neutral-colored exterior. Over the years, my mom swapped off-white for gray and then gray for taupe. While we could appreciate the subtle changes, our suburban home always blended into the sea of neutral homes in the neighborhood. My mom’s exterior paint choices … Read more
Muralists like Racheal Jackson of Banyan Bridges and Mila Moraga-Holz of Jest Cafe have been showing home enthusiasts just how transformational a mural can be when combined with interior design. Creative shapes and playful hues inject unique personality into otherwise basic rooms — but even just an accent wall in a bold color can add … Read more
Mili Mansaray Contributor Mili Mansaray is a writer whose work covers everything from porch paint colors to voting rights. She received a degree in journalism and Africana studies from New York University, where she served as a staff writer for Washington Square News. Since graduating in May 2020, she has also been published in The … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to painting, it’s a safe bet that you fall into one of two camps of people: Those who feel like a kid in a candy shop when presented with rows of colorful samples, or those … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s a lot of value in decorating with neutrals. White paint can make nearly every room look bigger, brighter, and even cleaner (seriously). But if you’re looking to give your space a real shake-up, it’s time to step … Read more