Learn easy tips and techniques plus the MAGIC NUMBER to lighten and brighten a dark room and THEN choose the best paint colour to make any dark room feel brighter

There's a reason why stop signs are attention-grabbing red and spas are swathed in soothing whites and pale blues. The colors we surround ourselves with can affect how we feel, how we work—even how much we eat! Before choosing a palette for your home, read up on how your color choices can impact the mood a room inspires.

Colors: D16708 ° 5A5427 ° A79057 ° D3BD99 ° F5CD62

Jamie & Byron’s Elegant Art Canvas You spend a huge chunk of your life in your bedroom, but if you’re like me, it’s one of the rooms you give the least consideration, in terms of decor. Usually there are a few central pieces of furniture to think about, and beyond that, it seems like a matter of keeping linens clean. But there are plenty of ways that you can easily and cheaply refresh your bedroom, even if you only have 30 minutes to spare.

Create an Instagram-worthy paint effect in any room by dividing your walls into two shades