Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To make the complex simple, we asked Jessica Barr at Behr Paints to break it all down for us. Chances are, you'll learn something.

2025 marked a turning of the tide in interiors. Once all about calm, serene minimalism, now more value is placed on spaces that ooze with personality — without trying too hard, of course. So it ...

Wallpaper inspired by French oak forests — and a love of lacquer — informed the colors in this jewel box dining room.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up of a red front door with a high-gloss finish - Artography/Shutterstock Since it's one of the first things that people see ...

Paint sheens were created to handle different uses and durability needs. A high-traffic area like a hallway needs a coating that can withstand handprints and people brushing up against it while a ...

Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls and gloss on cabinetry, windowsills and trim. Today those rules are more like ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a general rule of thumb, the term “sheen” refers to the amount of light paint reflects when dry. Most ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To make the complex simple, we asked Jessica Barr at Behr Paints to break it all down for us. Chances are ...