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Interior Paint Colors & Palettes

One of our favorite decorating tips is to not rush the color of a room. Whether it's the bathroom, bedroom, living room, dining room...sit with it, live in it, let it tell you what interior paint colors it needs. Maybe the room is particularly dark most of the day. Or, maybe that giant piece of furniture you are bringing with you is more dominating than you think and the color must match it. There are a million reasons to take your time reading all the valuable information on this page before you take the plunge with a particular palette. Sit back and consider the rainbow.
Brightly lit living room with a central wood table two chairs by a window builtin shelves and a sideboard with decorative accents
8 Paint Colors That Will Instantly Brighten Dim Rooms, Designers Say
Modern kitchen interior with gray cabinets marble backsplash and a metallic faucet over a white countertop
6 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Are Quietly Making Your Home Look Outdated
Entryway with colorful paint details
5 Entryway Paint Colors That Will Be Everywhere in 2026
wood desk in home office area
7 Paint Colors That Will Brighten Up Dark Rooms in Your Home, According to Interior Designers
Color drenched living room in blue
How to Color Drench a Room—and Pick the Perfect Hue Every Time
pink dining room with green accented chairs
8 Paint Colors That Designers Never Want to See Again
A bedroom setup with a bed adorned with pillows and a small side table decorated with plants and a lamp
7 Paint Colors That Make Your Guest Room Feel Uninviting, Experts Say
A modern living room with a sofa throw blankets cushions two wooden coffee tables and a floor lamp
5 Paint Colors You Should Never Use in a Small Room—and What to Try Instead
Modern kitchen interior with a sink countertop and fruits in a bowl on the counter
How to Paint Laminate Cabinets Correctly—Tips From Design Experts for Durable Results
White living room ideas
6 Paint Colors That Designers Agree Will Look Outdated in 2026
Neutral limewash in a kitchen
5 Paint Trends That Will Transform Homes in 2026, According to Interior Designers
Three paintbrushes next to three open cans of paint on a solid background
7 Paint Colors Designers Say Make Your Home Look Tacky
Can of paint with a brush placed on hardwood floor near a baseboard partially painted wall in view
7 Surprising Places in Your Home That Need a Paint Refresh
A modern kitchen with red cabinets and dining area with chairs and table
7 Kitchen Paint Colors That Will Instantly Shrink Your Space
A modern bathroom with blue cabinets large mirrors and a bathtub under a window
6 Outdated Bathroom Paint Colors That Interior Designers Are Tired of Seeing
Grey living room with bicycle
The Surprising Paint Colors That Make Your Home Look Smaller
Gray limewash paint in a bedroom
8 Limewash Paint Colors That Will Add Elegance and Style to Your Home
porch with gray ceiling
11 Exterior Paint Colors That Will Take Your Curb Appeal to the Next Level
Interior of a cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a wooden cabinet, and a ladder
Is Green the New Millennial Gray? Here's What Interior Designers Have to Say
A room with painting supplies
5 Reasons Your Wall Paint Is Bubbling and How to Fix It for a Flawless Finish
pink walls with blue sectional
The 15 Best Paint Colors for Your Living Room, According to Interior Designers
bathroom sea salt
7 Paint Colors That Make a Small Room Feel Bigger, According to Interior Designers
all white bedroom
9 Paint Colors That Maximize Natural Light, According to Interior Designers
layered lighting in bedroom
11 Soothing Bedroom Paint Colors Designers Say Can Help You Sleep
Benjamin Moore Laurel Woods in a library
17 Green Paint Colors for Every Room, From Soothing Sage to Electric Emerald
Benjamin Moore color of the year
12 Paint Colors Interior Designers Are Loving for 2025—and How to Use Them
chalk pain in subtle tones in a bedroom
12 Chalk Paint Colors That Will Transform Your Furniture, Walls, and More
Simply White in a Living Room
12 Neutral Paint Colors That Will Look Beautiful in Every Room
Kitchen design by Morgan Madison Design | Photography by Stephen Karlisch: glossy olive cabinetry, dramatic green marble countertops and backsplash, brass hardware, and a statement black range. A custom fluted island and patterned Roman shade add rich texture and dimension.
16 Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for a Timeless and Stylish Space
yellow bedroom
6 Paint Colors You Should Never Use in Your Bedroom, According to Interior Designers
Setting Plaster in Kitchen
11 Types of Paint Finishes—and Where to Use Each, According to Experts
White kitchen with blue island
Are All-White Kitchens Losing Their Appeal? Interior Designers Weigh In
living room with dark blue walls
6 Paint Colors That Make Your Living Room Look Smaller, According to Interior Designers
a yellow and orange room
7 Ceiling Paint Colors You'll Regret, According to Interior Designers
Wall painted green with stool and paint can and brush
6 Reasons Your Wall Paint Is Peeling—and How to Fix It for a Flawless Finish
Brown room with chair
Pantone's Color of the Year Is Everywhere—Here's How to Use It in Your Home
painting ceilings
12 Ceiling Paint Colors That Add Drama to Any Room, According to Interior Designers
a pink and purple room
Purple Is Set to Dominate Interior Design in 2025—Here's Why
an orange home office
Experts Rank the 6 Worst Paint Colors for Your Home Office
Bold colored living room
16 Ways to Decorate With Bold Colors (Without Overwhelming Your Space)
A blue and pink entryway
Interior Designers List the Worst Paint Colors for Your Entryway
Berry purple living space
5 Paint Colors That Are Out for 2025, According to Interior Designers
Warm Paint Colors
9 Trending Paint Colors You'll See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers
wooden desk in brown-painted at home office
11 Beautiful Brown Paint Colors for Every Room, According to Designers
blue small kitchen
Experts Rank the 10 Worst Paint Colors for Your Kitchen
A yellow living room
5 Paint Colors to Never Use in Your Living Room, According to Interior Designers
Modern interior of bedroom with green wall.
20 Green Bedroom Ideas That Will Turn Your Space Into a Calming Retreat
Beige in a living room
16 Beige Paint Colors That Never Go out of Style, According to Interior Designers
black bedroom wall with mural
18 Black Bedroom Ideas for a Moody, Sophisticated Space
A green living room with a blue chair
The Double Drenching Paint Trend Will Fill Your Rooms With Wall-to-Wall Color
Warm brown bathroom interior with double sink and mirror, carpet on hardwood floor, bathtub, plants. Bathing accessories and window in hotel studio, arches.
Dunn-Edwards' 2025 Color of the Year Is a Warm, Inviting Shade That Looks Great Anywhere
stylish living room interior with green painted walls
12 Jewel-Tone Paint Colors Designers Say Are Always On-Trend
Living room painted purple
Glidden's 2025 Color of the Year Is Here—See the Warm, High-Impact Hue
bathroom with small hexogon tile and bathtub
8 Things in Your Home You Should Never Paint, According to Experts
Bathroom with pale terracotta walls
20 Bathroom Paint Colors Interior Designers Always Reach For
natural light color drench
10 Color Drenching Ideas That Highlight the Beauty of This Paint Trend
Home painted brownish red
C2 Just Announced Its 2025 Color of the Year—See the Warm, Inviting Shade Here
Minwax 2025 COTY, Powder Room.
Minwax Has Announced Its 2025 Color of the Year—and It's Further Proof That Jewel Tones Are In
Entryway painted maroon
Behr's 2025 Color of the Year Breathes New Life Into Classic Red—See 'Rumors' Here
Living room painted blue
Every 2025 Color of the Year We Know So Far—and Inspiration for How to Use Each in Your Home
bedroom painted blue
Valspar's 2025 Color of the Year Is Here—See the Deep, Inviting Hue
Paint swatches on marble backdrop
Color of the Year Selections for 2025 Have Begun—See Stainmaster's Dramatic Pick Here
coastal decor ideas
These Coastal Paint Colors Will Make Your Home Feel Breezy and Inviting