Color inspiration is everywhere, so why do we keep coming back to the same old paint colors for walls, hues for couches and curtains and everything in between? There are many color trends that are the ...

The official colors of 2026 are earth-inspired, calming, and balanced — bold enough to make a statement yet neutral enough to fit in a range of designs.

When it comes to paint colors, in particular, Perdue recommends a palette of softer shades that create a sense of calm. A few ...

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Though the term is used interchangeably with oil-based paints for most practical purposes, alkyd paints are actually not oil-based but alkyd resins mixed in some sort of thinner. When most people ...