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 ...

Not everyone wants to design a living room over and over again. While there are some who wouldn’t mind picking out paints and fabrics every few months—either because of their careers or hobbies—the ...

"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 many interior designers, your living room feels like your home’s calling card — it’s one of the only places that many ...

It used to be that painting one wall in a room with a splashy, loud color was considered the go-to budget design update. This accent wall, as the trend was rather ineptly named, was actually less of a ...

Create a soothing space with these expert-adored calming paint colors—ranging from subtle neutrals to sea-inspired blues.

These living room paint color trends for 2026 are here to bring warmth and coziness to our spaces in the new year.

A tree-covered painting brings tranquility into the actor's dining room for a stunning alternative to the traditional accent ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...