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 ...

Adding color with paint is a quick and easy way to add style and personality to a living room. Whether your living room is an oasis of calm or home to a house full of children, nothing can transform a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the most dominant elements in the design of any room is its paint color, and there's perhaps ...

So you’ve just purchased your new home and you’re exploding with excitement to get started on renovations, upgrades and painting projects. After much consultation and research, you’ve decided to paint ...

For most homeowners, learning how to paint a room is a quintessential part of maintaining or renovating a home. And, if you’re a beginning DIY’er on a journey of redesigning or updating your space, ...

Bolder shades are going to be popular in 2026, replacing the likes of cool grays and beiges. Colors like olive green and soft clay will be trendy, but nearly as versatile as other neutrals. Deeper ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...