Some rooms are meticulously put together yet somehow still look and feel flat, and they often suffer from the same problem: they haven't considered how critical contrast in interior design is.

According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, 86% of designers say that earthy shades such ...

Striking color contrasts are energizing interiors in Brooklyn and beyond. A Massachusetts kitchen by Reath Design zings with Delft blue, lavender, tomato, and daffodil. Shades of azure outline windows ...

Contrast is where two or more elements that have opposite characteristics are placed together. It is not as simple as black versus white or solid shapes versus fine lines or even the combination of ...

Whether it’s an elegant living room or a luxury bathroom, coloring spaces in a single hue is gaining popularity. Nowadays, it’s common to wash an area of a home—ceilings often included—in a rich mauve ...

A while back, I used an app to figure out if I was a deep winter, cool summer, clear spring, or warm autumn. Like many others, I hoped it would help me avoid colors that wash me out and find those ...

Light and breezy interiors will always have their place, but in 2026, designers are looking to richer neutrals that bring warmth, depth, and a sense of elegance to the home. According to recent trend ...

There are many ways to add color to living spaces to uplift our surroundings. Insider spoke with interior designers to get their advice on how to do this. Many suggested using bold single-color ...

Color contrast refers to the difference between the brightness of the background color and foreground color of digital content. It’s crucial in design, art and visual communication as it affects ...