If your home feels a little bit blah and uninspired, it could come down to the walls (and ceiling). A color that's fallen out of favor could make your home look and feel dated. Fortunately, one of the most affordable ways to give your home an update is with a fresh coat of paint (especially if you're willing to pull out the brush and DIY the fresh paint job yourself). See if your current paint colors are on the way out of fashion—and what you can do (including some fast fixes) to give your home a fresh look.

8 Old-School Paint Colors That Are Making a Triumphant Return

Lisa Hudson , president of Fresh Coat Painters

Amy Wax , color expert and author of Can't Fail Color Schemes

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Millennial Gray

Sad, but true: It may (finally) be time to say goodbye to that steely mill

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