Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the most dominant elements in the design of any room is its paint color, and there's perhaps ...

So you’ve just purchased your new home and you’re exploding with excitement to get started on renovations, upgrades and painting projects. After much consultation and research, you’ve decided to paint ...

Not everyone wants to design a living room over and over again. While there are some who wouldn’t mind picking out paints and fabrics every few months—either because of their careers or hobbies—the ...

It used to be that painting one wall in a room with a splashy, loud color was considered the go-to budget design update. This accent wall, as the trend was rather ineptly named, was actually less of a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Finding the right living room paint color can feel overwhelming. Not only are there hundreds of options, ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...