Painting Ideas & Inspiration

A large Scandi-inspired stencil pattern and a soft two-tone paint palette offer a fresh take on the wallpaper look

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

Our experts teach you how to enhance your wall with just a roll of painter’s tape, a mind for shapes, and a few quarts of color.

From faux stone finishes to fabric upholstery, these creative painting projects will inspire you to see your home in a whole new light.

One wide swath of color can create a fresh, clean look that highlights a room’s best assets

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.

Painting ombre stair risers can add life and color into your stairwell. In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

Learn how to beautify plain walls with three shades of blue on a field of white to create the fresh look of a gingham print.

Are you having trouble choosing a paint color? Not sure what matches? This guide offers color combinations guaranteed to work in any room.

A pro channels the past of her 1930s house—and comes up with its meant-to-be paint scheme

Expert advice for turning your leftover paints into custom blends

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

Go bold with these fresh ideas for the dark hue

Painter's tape has more than practical uses. Learn five painter's tape techniques to add unique designs to your DIY projects.

Make sure your painted flag stands up to the flag code with this guide. We'll tell you everything you need to know to show proper respect.

Have you ever wondered why barns are red? These are the stories behind certain hues associated with Americana.

Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet

A new app helps you turn nature's colors into paint

Discover easy paint upgrades to transform your space with minimal effort. Learn simple techniques and color ideas to refresh your furniture.

Give even new furniture a weathered, aged appearance. Pro painters Marjee and Jill show us how to use paint to add patina to furniture.

Our start to finish guide will help you decide how to remove paint from wood.

Get inspired with these unique two-tone color combinations.

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

The TOH pros offer advice on your most difficult interior and exterior paint, painted flooring, and paint-removal questions

Drenching a cook space in color can be tricky, but that's no reason to hold back. Here, five winning combos from our pros

Follow our tips for tapping the hidden-in-plain-sight potential of that fifth wall

The owners of the current TOH TV house used period illustrations, expert advice, and modern technology to find the right hues for their home

With a little practice and a dry brush, you can use paint to create a faux fabric look on your walls resembling stylish wallpaper.

Transform hemmed-in rooms with 10 hues handpicked by our color pros. Their range may surprise you

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on using a sea sponge on flat walls to create unique pattern.

Want the look of vintage furniture without the wait? Learn how to age furniture with crackle-finish paint in our guide.

Rag rolling paint can add texture, depth, and an old-world character to your walls. Learn all about rag-rolling techniques in this guide.