See why four paint brands have chosen a shade of white as their hot hue for the new year

Childhood memories and neighborhood nostalgia live on, as a bungalow on the Gulf Coast gets a gentle update for a new generation

Homeowners and professionals get up close with boutique brands, independent artists and up-and-coming designers

Do they strike you as even more boring than watching white paint dry? Consider what makes them the darling of so many

White is white, right? Not quite. See 8 white paint picks for 8 very different effects

Sleek and glossy or softened by wear, white floors charm

You can't go wrong looking on the bright side for a home's exterior — white exteriors like these have been succeeding for hundreds of years

Avoid going too traditional and too clean by introducing an off-white palette that brings a touch of warmth and elegance

Brush on some ebony paint and turn a dull doorway into a model of drop-dead sophistication

Real homeowners get real help in choosing paint palettes. Bonus: 3 tips for everyone on picking exterior colors