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Prepping Drywall for Paint: 5 Steps to a Flawless Finish

You’ve selected a paint color, bought a couple gallons of premium paint, and your supplies are at the ready. Time to apply the first coat, right? Not quite yet! If you’re looking to achieve a flawless finish, you’ll need to start by preparing your walls. Yes, I know – that takes extra time. But if …

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What Color Paint Goes With Brown Granite? 9 Great Options for Cabinets & Walls

Not long ago, brown granite countertops were a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms, which leaves many homeowners today seeking ways to update their spaces without the expense of replacing the entire countertop.  If you find yourself in this situation, you’re likely wondering what color paint goes with brown granite. Well, you’re in for a …

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9 Popular Sherwin Williams Farmhouse Paint Colors [2024]

Thinking about decorating your home in the farmhouse style? Perfect! Today I’m sharing a list of the best modern farmhouse paint colors to freshen up your space. Thanks to HGTV’s hit show Fixer Upper, this decorating style has been gaining popularity. And throwing a fresh coat of paint on the walls is one of the …

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Our Dramatic Board and Batten Entryway Makeover (With Coat Hooks)

Do you need some inspiration for your DIY board and batten entryway, complete with coat hooks? In today’s post, I wanted to share some photos of our entryway makeover, while answering some questions homeowners often ask about installing board and batten. My husband and I, along with our young children, moved into this house about …

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13 of the Best Curtain Colors For Your White Walls

Wondering what color curtains go with white walls? Fortunately, you can pair virtually any color with white – which, unfortunately, can make choosing a curtain color even more difficult.  And, frankly, the window treatments you choose can make or break your space. (Feeling the pressure yet?!) Not only do they provide a sense of privacy, …

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7 Best White Paints for North Facing Rooms

Looking for the perfect paint color for a room with Northern exposure? Wondering if you’ll ever find the right white?  (Hint: Yes, you will!) Finding the best white paints for North facing rooms can certainly feel like an impossible endeavor, but that’s why I’m here. Today, I’m sharing a list of whites that will brighten …

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Color Spotlight: Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore

This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn commissions when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure policy for more details. Benjamin Moore’s Palladian Blue HC-144 is a soft, muted greenish-blue that would make a soothing addition to any home. “All is calm with this soft, airy blue …

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Color Spotlight: Windham Cream by Benjamin Moore

This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn commissions when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure policy for more details. Benjamin Moore’s Windham Cream HC-6 is a “sunlit, luscious cream color with a whisper of peach”. In other words, it’s a pale yellow paint color that leans …

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Color Spotlight: Inverness by Sherwin Williams

This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn commissions when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure policy for more details. Looking for a deep, earthy green paint color? Inverness SW 6433 by Sherwin Williams is a dark yellow-green that can bring a sense of harmony to a …

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Color Spotlight: Metropolitan by Benjamin Moore

This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn commissions when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure policy for more details. Metropolitan AF-690 was Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year in 2019. It’s a “stylish gray with cool undertones that reflects the modern sophistication of 21st-century design”. It’s …

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