Painting & Interior Design Tips

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What is Color Drenching (& How to Do it Right)

Color drenching can transform a small apartment by creating a more cohesive, refined, and visually expansive space. This design-forward painting technique uses one color across walls, ceilings, trim, and doors to soften harsh lines, enhance natural light, and create everything from airy brightness to rich, cozy atmosphere.

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How Does Lighting Affect Paint Color?

Light has a direct and often dramatic impact on how paint reads once it’s on your walls. The same color can feel airy and refined in one room, and heavy or dull in another, simply based on lighting conditions. Especially if you’re painting in New York City, where layouts, window exposure, and lighting vary widely, it’s even more important to strike the right balance.

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Takeaways From My Chat with Angi Co-Founder Angie Hicks

I had the opportunity to chat 1:1 with Angi’s List co-founder Angie Hicks, where we talked about women in the trades, industry trends, and what’s in store for the home services industry in the coming year! Also, who’s spending the most money on home upgrades right now, from emergency fixes to aesthetics.

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