This year, the direction is not so clear. We’re still waiting on a few big dogs, like Benjamin Moore. But of the paint ...

All stains should be clear enough to reveal the natural grain of the wood while adding natural color and some degree ... so this type of stain is best for interior furniture only.

Valspar agrees that atmospheric blues will transcend in 2025, with the brand announcing that Encore, a rich and versatile sapphire shade, is their Color of the Year for 2025. Lighter shades of ...

Named one of the 2023 Colors of the Year by Valspar, Blue Arrow is a modern take on the classic blue-gray color pairing. With subtle green undertones, this blue-gray isn't just a great interior ...

One of several offerings in the purple family this year, Minwax’s Violet is a playful purple that doesn’t take itself too seriously This wood stain leans into nostalgia ... “A grounding and timeless ...

Two selected a soft greenish blue, and a fifth went with a bold blue the color of painter’s tape. I asked a couple designers what they make of the picks so far. Kanika Khurana, an interior ...

But the type of wood grain and stain color can lead to excessive stain absorption where the only fix is with chemical strippers. Woods like birch, maple, pine, and cherry are notorious for uneven ...