"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 ...

Semi-gloss has a long-standing reputation for being “durable, moisture-resistant and easy to clean,” Pancione says, and that part is technically true. Because it dries to a hard, smooth surface, dirt ...

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 ...

Choosing between eggshell and semi-gloss paint finishes can greatly impact the look and functionality of a room. While selecting a paint color is important, the finish type influences the atmosphere ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Whether it comes to you in an inspired moment right after watching your favorite home design show, or you’ve been slowly warming up to the idea over some stretch of time, making the decision to change ...

WHY MUST WE always be subject to the laws of good taste? Need we really wear silk shoes to a black-tie affair when tall, heeled boots feel so much more empowering? Must Lady Mary of Downton Abbey ride ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Stop painting. Please. Just stop. Or maybe not entirely. Maybe keep painting but mostly works about how ...