5 Paint Trends We’re Loving Right Now

‘Tis the year ofcolor, color, everywhereguys. And, increasingly, we’re seeing bold paints on neutral furnishings for a dash of vibrancy. How gorgeous is Coterie memberGabriela Gargano’s French blue revival of this tallboy dresser?

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How to make a design statement when you’re afraid of bright color? With an über-glossy finish, of course. Note how the lacquered paint effect in thisSasha Bikoff客厅让浅桃红墙壁春life.

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No crown molding? No problem—use paint to create the illusion of it. We love the thoroughly modern, almost tent-like effect of the wide “trim” in this stylin’ space by Caitlin Murray ofBlack Lacquer Designs.

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ICYMI: The official color mascot of the 90s in back in vogue. The key to keeping it in this millennium? Select beiges with cool, green undertones (as opposed to yellow), says interior designer Jean Liu. Then, go with Bohemian styling to keep things au courant.

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Looking for a light-lift DIY that packs atonof punch? Use paint on the backs of your bookshelves to transform them into a chic gallery. (Pro tip: Make likeUma Stewartand use a paint color that ties in your artwork.)

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