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Lilith Hudson

Paint Ideas for Walls — 29 Inspiring Ways Designers Use Paint in Modern Homes

A red painted snug office room.

Paint ideas can easily and effortlessly elevate spaces, add drama, or sometimes even create the illusion of height and depth in spaces. When it comes to interior design, a fresh lick of paint on your walls is also one of the more accessible ways to embrace a new trend or transform your space for a more contemporary look.

'Color is back and it is bold,' says Nadia Watts, founder of Nadia Watts Interior Design. 'Matte earth-inspired surfaces, contrasting tones like burnt orange, burgundy, coral pink, and mustard... they all make a big impact. Metallic tones can also make quite the statement with copper, steel grey, and brass with the right paint techniques.'

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