Every room in your house asks for something a little different from paint. A nursery calls for calm, soothing tones, while a home office might need something that keeps you sharp and focused. I’ve broken this page down by room, so you can jump straight to the space you’re working on instead of wading through general color advice that doesn’t quite fit your situation. These are the rooms I get asked about most: bedrooms and nurseries, living and media rooms, entryways and hallways, laundry rooms and closets, home offices, and dining rooms. Each section below has a gallery of real project photos, along with a link to the full write-up if you want more detail on specific colors and finishes used.
Bedrooms & Nursery
A bedroom should feel calm enough to fall asleep in, and a nursery calls for something even softer — these are rooms where color really affects mood.








































Read more: Bedroom Paint Color Guide · Nursery Paint Color Guide · Stylish Guest Room Ideas
Living/Media Room
This is usually the room that gets the most use and the most scrutiny, so it deserves a color that holds up to both natural light and screen glow.
























































Read more: Living Room Paint Color Guide · Media Room Paint Color Guide
Entryway & Hallway
Your entryway sets the tone for the whole house, and hallways are an easy place to add personality without committing an entire room to a bold choice.


























Read more: Entryway Paint Color Guide · Hallway Paint Color Guide
Laundry & Closets


























These smaller, functional spaces are a great place to have a little fun with color since they’re more contained and lower-stakes than a main living area.
Read more: Laundry Room Paint Color Guide · Closet Paint Color Guide
Home Office
With more people working from home, a home office needs a color that keeps you focused without feeling sterile or cold.
































Read more: Home Office Paint Color Guide
Dining Room
Dining rooms can handle richer, more dramatic colors than almost any other room in the house, since they’re usually used in the evening under warmer light.




























































Read more: Dining Room Paint Color Guide

