Paint is truly the unsung hero of interior design. Color has the power to transform a room completely , turning it from boring to bold or simple to rich. Better yet, it's also a relatively inexpensive task compared to other home upgrades, and something many people can tackle themselves as a weekend project. But making a home look more expensive with paint isn’t as easy as throwing a coat of plain white or beige on every wall—it’s about choosing the right colors, combinations, and locations. Here are seven painting tricks that will instantly make your home look more expensive.

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Skip the Starks and Choose Creamy Whites

Yes, a fresh coat of white paint in any space is an instant upgrade—but not just any shade of white will do, explains interior designer Jessica Nicastro . “

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