Painting Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring painting ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
Charleston-Elliotborough House Exterior Paint Colors
We remodeled two houses during our Charleston 2018 TV season. Many fans asked for the exact colors of the Elliotborough exterior, and here they are
Paint a Supersized Stencil Pattern
A large Scandi-inspired stencil pattern and a soft two-tone paint palette offer a fresh take on the wallpaper look
What’s Your Paint Personality?
Sunny yellows, soothing blues, revved-up reds...every color has an innate character. That may be why the hues we’re most at home with reflect traits of our own
Paint a Candy-Colored Staircase
A secondary staircase becomes a visual treat when painted a handful of unexpected hues
Paint a Simple Geometric Pattern on Your Bedroom Wall
Create an abstract accent-wall design with just a roll of painter’s tape and a few quarts of color
7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Paint
If you're still saving up for your remodel, here are some affordable and refreshing paint ideas to consider in the meantime
Paint a Single, Bold Stripe
One wide swath of color can create a fresh, clean look that highlights a room’s best assets
Historic Paint Colors: The Best Palettes for Traditional Houses
Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.
How to Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall
Plain walls take on the fresh look of a gingham print with three shades of blue on a field of white
No-Fail Color Combos to Make Any Space a Work of Art
Perplexed by palettes? Fan decks got you flummoxed? Choosing color schemes to refresh your rooms needn’t be daunting. Consider the no-fail, four-color combos we’ve gathered here—from muted pastels to bold brights, they’re sure to turn any space into a work of art
True Colors for an Interior Designer's 1930s House
A pro channels the past of her 1930s house—and comes up with its meant-to-be paint scheme
6 Tips for Mixing Your Own Paints
Expert advice for turning your leftover paints into custom blends
All the Presidents' Paint Colors
Whether you live in a red state or a blue one, these paint colors—all from houses of former commanders-in-chief—just might get your vote
9 Surprising Ways to Decorate With Black
Go bold with these fresh ideas for the dark hue
5 Cool Painter's Tape Techniques
Use this versatile tape to enhance your craft projects
4 Surprising Rules on Painting the American Flag
Tips for ensuring you display Old Glory with honor and respect
Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues
The stories behind certain hues associated with the American landscape
11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint
Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet
Match Your Favorite Flowers to Paint Colors
A new app helps you turn nature's colors into paint
Quick and Easy Paint Upgrades for Furniture
Bring a tired piece back to life with these smart ideas
Transform Furniture with a Painted Patina
Give ho-hum wood furniture a colorful weathered finish with five simple distressing techniques. A pair of paint-makeover pros show you how.
11 of Your Most Crazy-Making Paint-Color Questions Answered!
Don't throw in the drop cloth quite yet. We've queried pros far and wide to home in on useful color choice advice
How to Strip Paint From Wood
Our start to finish guide will help you decide how to remove paint from wood.
12 Kitchen Cabinet Color Ideas
Get inspired with these unique two-tone color combinations.
Paint-Color Ideas for Ornate Victorian Houses
Earthy and subdued or vivid and energetic, there's a palette to suit your Queen Anne, Italianate, or Second Empire house's architecture—and your personality
Your Toughest Paint Questions Answered
The TOH pros offer advice on your most difficult interior and exterior paint, painted flooring, and paint-removal questions
Five No-Fail Palettes for Colorful Kitchens
Drenching a cook space in color can be tricky, but that's no reason to hold back. Here, five winning combos from our pros
Reinvent a Room by Painting the Ceiling With Color
Follow our tips for tapping the hidden-in-plain-sight potential of that fifth wall
Picking the Perfect Exterior Paint Colors
The owners of the current TOH TV house used period illustrations, expert advice, and modern technology to find the right hues for their home
How to Create a Faux Fabric Effect With Paint
With a little practice and a dry brush, you can create the look of textured wall coverings
No-Fail Paint Colors for Small Spaces
Transform hemmed-in rooms with 10 hues handpicked by our color pros. Their range may surprise you