Creating calming and inviting interiors isn’t just about the furniture and decor—color theory and choosing calming colors play a significant role in a room's overall mood and aesthetic. If you want to ...

When decorating a room with the intention of creating a space that feels calm, it's easy to turn to a palette of soft neutrals. And while these mellow tones are certainly soothing, there are plenty of ...

“When working in historical houses, I love to create a balance of color and light— often painting the walls a soft neutral white (Farrow & Ball’s All White is a favorite) and then punching the trim, ...

Standing in front of your local hardware store’s selection of paint color swatches, you might assume one white tone is just as good as another, right? Well, it turns out, there’s a psychology behind ...

Few colors feel as naturally inviting as blue and green do together in a single space. Like all hues on the color wheel, these two have range — and they don’t always have to be limited to coastal ...

Valspar's 2026 color of the year, Warm Eucalyptus, blends earthy green with cozy undertones to bring a sense of calm and connection to nature. Use the hue for color drenching or subtle updates since ...