Latest articles by Eleanor Richardson
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5 Decorating Resets to Make Before the End of August to Transition Your Home From Summer to Fall'The breeze is a little bit crisper, the days a touch shorter and the warmth of the sun is not taken for granted'
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Valspar’s Color of the Year Is a ‘Goes-With-Everything’ Calming Shade – But No, It’s Not a NeutralPowder blues were big this year, but Valspar's Color of the Year suggests they'll be dominating color trends in 2027, too
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These Are the 4 Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colors for Guest Bedrooms – ‘They Will Make Visitors Feel Instantly at Home’Revamping your guest bedroom? You might want to consider trying one of these four sophisticated hues from Benjamin Moore
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Brown and Blue Is the Chic Color Combination Designers Are Embracing This Fall – Shop 20 Pieces Inspired by This Cool Yet Calming TrendYes, you heard us right, brown and blue are the new classic – and these are the pieces you need to stay ahead of the curve
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Printmaxxing Isn’t Just for Maximalists – Here’s How Designers Are Using This Fall Trend to Make Every Room More InterestingPatterns can be subtle, say designers, and the secret lies in how you layer them
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Why 200 Years Later, Shaker Style Is Still the Most Enduring Look in Interior Design – and Yes, It Works Beyond the KitchenShaker design is still making its mark in homes 200 years later. Here's why
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Sun-Faded Pastels Are the Quiet Summer Color Trend Replacing Crisp, Cool WhitesDesigners are embracing muted, sun-washed pastels this summer – 'They're a great way to dip your toe into color without fully committing'
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Benjamin Moore Just Released Its Autumn-Winter Color Palettes – These Three Schemes Are Set to Define the SeasonFrom heritage-inspired warm white and black to the on-trend red and blue palette, expect to see these cozy color trends everywhere this fall
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Sherwin-Williams' Oyster Bay Is the Calming Blue-Green Paint That Never Feels Cold – And Designers Swear by Its VersatilityDesigners say Sherwin-Williams' Oyster Bay is sophisticated, gentle, and impressively versatile
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Benjamin Moore's Heritage Color Collection Features Nearly 200 Shades – But These 6 Iconic Colors Have Stayed Best-Sellers for DecadesSince their debut in 1976, these six colors from the heritage collection are still just as popular with homeowners of today – here's why
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Love Spending Sunny Weekends Thrifting? These Are the Best Vintage Sales and Antique Markets Happening Across the US in August 2026Looking for that perfect piece? Some iconic vintage markets are happening this month that are filled with treasures
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8 Things Designers Say You Need to Know Before You Add a Sunroom – For a Space You'll Love Year-RoundThinking about creating a sunroom? Don't skip these 8 must-dos, as designers say they're essential to the longevity and look of your space
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5 Vintage Pieces Every Summer Table Needs to Look Effortlessly Chic and CollectedFrom antique ice buckets to delicate tablecloths, these are the five vintage treasures that will make your summer table feel lived-in and characterful
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The 3 Things Designers Say You Should Never Buy New If You Want a Characterful Home – 'They Carry a Sense of History and Individuality That’s Difficult to Replicate'Designers say that these are the three things you should always buy second-hand to add history and story to your schemes
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If Your Color Scheme Is Falling Flat, 'Nine Times Out of Ten' It's Missing This One DetailChoosing the right accent color for a room can make or break the whole scheme – here's how designers get it right from the start
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Farrow & Ball's Broccoli Brown Is So Much Chicer Than It Sounds – It's a Versatile Neutral That 'Proves Darker Colors Don't Have to Feel Heavy'Complex, warm, and enduringly luxurious, designers have long relied on Farrow & Ball's Broccoli Brown to ground their schemes – here's why
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Missing That Vacation Feeling? These 20 Little Luxuries Will Transform Your Home Into a Relaxing RetreatShop these 20 little luxuries to make your home always feel like a relaxing vacation
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How To Make Your Home Feel Like a Vacation Without Leaving It – 5 Simple Switches To Make This Month for Everlasting AmbienceVacation blues? Create a serene retreat at home with these five easy fixes designed to uplift and inspire
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Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee Might Still Be Shea McGee’s Favorite Neutral – But These Are the Bolder Colors She Wants to See More OfShea McGee will always rely on the classics, but she's not afraid to embrace punchy shades this year – 'I do lean neutral, but I'm not afraid of color'
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Can a Color Scheme Be Both Trendy and Timeless? Designers Say Yes – Here's How to Choose Shades That Feel Fresh but Never DateBalancing timelessness with trends is possible, say color experts, and the secret lies in these five steps
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The Antiques Interior Designers Always Hunt for to Make American Homes Feel Effortlessly EuropeanThese are the four preloved pieces that 'immediately add soul and a sense of permanence' to the home
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The Best Benjamin Moore Paints for North-Facing Rooms – Designers Swear That These 4 Colors Will Never Feel Flat or ColdFrom sage greens to off-whites, these are the four best Benjamin Moore paint colors for north-facing rooms
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The Unexpected Paint Color Designers Are Using Instead of Plaster Pink in 2026 – And How to Confidently Make It Work in Your Home
Coral has officially made a comeback – and this is how designers are decorating with the vibrant hue this season
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This Unexpected Shade Is Replacing Pale Greens in Designer Homes – And It Feels So Much More LuxuriousMove over, sage, interior designers are loving warm yellows this summer instead
