Atmospheric sky-blues and blue-greens are classic choices for Southerners, particularly on the ceilings of porches and patios throughout the region. This family of breezy, beautiful blues feels at ...

For so long, ceilings have been left white by default, helping to reflect light around a room and prevent a space from feeling too dark or closed in. However, many of us are now embracing more ...

And none of them are white. It’s no secret that paint is one of our favorite low-lift, low-cost ways to brighten a room and bring in an extra dose of character. But what many people don’t realize is ...

A preponderance of porch ceilings are painted blue, but why? Is it just popular? Is it to ward off spirits, or even pesky bugs? The assistant... Why So Blue? Color Graces Many a Porch Ceiling From ...

Why do we paint the ceilings of our front porches blue? Dear reader, Colors with shorter wavelengths, including green and blue, usually have a calming effect, whereas colors with longer wavelengths, ...

Porches and Southern homes often go hand in hand, particularly if the house is older. They are places to take naps, relax, enjoy summer evenings and entertain guests. And if your house is 100 years ...

Cozy rooms for rest: Color drenching can have a calming effect, given its low-contrast. Use this to your advantage, and apply color drenching in rooms where a slow, even sleepy pace is a good thing, ...

About a decade ago we painted the ceilings of eaves and porches at home and at the office with a light color blue paint traditionally called "haint." I continue to be fascinated by how clean these ...

The vibrant living room in the 2021 home, designed by Natalie Papier. It’s no secret that paint is one of our favorite low-lift, low-cost ways to brighten a room and bring in an extra dose of ...