Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s hard to beat a happy, traditional white in any space, let alone an airy dining room. As in this lake ...

This popular living room paint color from Benjamin Moore is a rich, warm brown with subtle charcoal undertones. Milani says it adapts fluidly to natural light, transitioning from a soft, inviting tone ...

Spring has just sprung, and it’s the perfect time to remodel your home. Experts agree that fresh paint is the most affordable way to boost return on investment, but splurging on certain colors can ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

Charcoal gray, navy, and cool white make living rooms feel heavy or sterile—avoid them. Try deep olive, terracotta, or warm off-white for a cozier, timeless look. Skip trendy teal and choose a softer ...

Simply painting a room can completely shift how your walls read in a space, which can make the room look larger or smaller.

The campaign’s inventive approach captures readers’ attention immediately. Instead of a conventional advertisement, Asian Paints collaborated with a leading newspaper to creatively modify its masthead ...