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When Choosing A Paint Color, Go Quieter Than You Think
The biggest mistake people make when adding color to their home isn't going too bold-- it's going too obvious. Here's what to reach for instead.
How to Pick a Paint Color
(Without Getting Overwhelmed)
This is the series that makes paint color feel manageable-- from understanding how color actually works to testing it properly before you commit.
We've all been here-- standing in front of a wall of paint swatches for twenty minutes, and somehow the longer you look the more confused you get. Every color starts to look the same. Nothing feels right. You leave with nothing and tell yourself you'll figure it out later.
If that sounds familiar, this series is for you!
Picking a paint color is genuinely hard, but not for the reasons most people think. It's not that you have bad taste. It's that you're trying to make a big decision from a tiny piece of paper under fluorescent lighting. Of course it's overwhelming.
This series walks you through the whole process-- from how to think about color to how to test it before you commit. Start at the beginning or jump to wherever you're stuck.
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Understanding Undertones (And How to Use Them to Pick the Perfect White)
You don't need to become an expert in undertones to use them well. Here's how to let your paint brand do the matching for you-- and how to find the perfect white without testing a hundred of them.
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How To Test A Paint Color
Not sure how to test a paint color before committing to a whole room? Here's exactly what I do and why you'll never paint a swatch on your wall again.
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Your Guide To Paint Finishes
Picking a paint color is only half the decision-- finish matters too. Here's a simple breakdown of what paint finishes actually mean, which ones to use on walls vs. trim, and exactly what we use in our own home.
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Why We Use Farrow & Ball (& Everything You Need To Know Before You Order)
Everything you need to know about Farrow & Ball before you order-- what makes their paint worth it, how their sample cans work, and how to save money without sacrificing the colors you love.