Choose a paint with some heft and a little sheen for walls and ceilings with long-lasting good looks. Here are some getting-started tips

Cost is often the biggest shocker in a home renovation project. Share your wisdom to help your fellow Houzzers

Get the pure look you want without going institutional by paying attention to tone, texture and sheen in an all-white bathroom

2012 kitchen updates: Tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine

Vary textures and sheen to give your interiors depth and interest. These rooms show you how

Go ahead, paint everything the same color (even the trim)

Set off wood tones, highlight architectural features, go minimalist ... white trim is anything but standard when you know how to use it

See how to find the right trim for the height of your ceilings and style of your room

Add structure and drama, create rhythm and much more by adding decorative trim overhead

Pair your wood trim and cabinets with the right shade of wall paint to bring out the beauty in both