Are you ready for some serious color inspo?

Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

Want to transform your home?

Theres no element more magical than paint.

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Photo:Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

If you’re looking for some color inspo, may we suggest the2024 REAL SIMPLE Home?

The spacious 1890s Brooklyn Brownstone was gorgeously renovated bysome of our favorite designers.

“I love how much dimension this color added.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

They bounce soft lighting in a very flattering way.

Cool Tones

Keeping it cool is never a bad idea, right?

This is exactly why designerAmber Guytonof Blessed Little Bungalow chose cool tones for the laundry room.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

I wanted to create a colorful, joyful, tropical space that anyone would love to do laundry in.

While cool tones are currently on trend, theyre also a timeless choice.

It is a color that fits well in any home, says Guyton.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

However, when working withmoody colors, they advise striking a balance.

Warm Colors

Looking to add some sophistication?

The speakeasy space has no natural lighting, so it was important to me to lean into the darkness.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

Besides, a speakeasy should be both swanky and secluded, right?”

But if you dont have a speakeasy or a home bar (really, how many houses do?

), Pierce says that this color (and similar ones) look fantastic in a bedroom.

“I love the idea of it in a bedroom, where warmth and coziness are the primary objectives.