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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 31 MIN

Paint Like a Pro - Color Trends & Expert Painting Tips

from Home Design Chat with Nancy · host Nancy Hugo

Hi everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about everything that makes your home more beautiful, functional, and fun.Today we’re diving into one of the most talked-about topics in home design right now — paint.If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling online lately, you’ve probably seen conversations about color trends, color drenching, color capping, and bold new ways to use paint in your home. Paint may be one of the least expensive design changes you can make, but when it’s done right, it can completely transform a space.And when it’s done wrong… well… let’s just say we’ve all seen those DIY disasters.That’s why today I invited an expert. My guest is Jaron Cook, owner of Painting Butler, and if that name sounds familiar, it should. In February, his partner Nick Elg owner of the Flooring Butler joined me to talk about flooring trends.Here are the topics we cover in this podcast:Why Paint is Trending Right NowPainting Mistakes Homeowners MakePaint Finishes ExplainedShould You Paint CabinetsHow to Pick the Right ColorHow Long Should a Paint Job Last?Professional vs DIYQuick Painting TipsFor more information about Painting Butler check out the website: paintingbutler.comIf you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.comThanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.Picture courtesy of Sherwin-Williams

Hi everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about everything that makes your home more beautiful, functional, and fun.Today we’re diving into one of the most talked-about topics in home design right now — paint.If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling online lately, you’ve probably seen conversations about color trends, color drenching, color capping, and bold new ways to use paint in your home. Paint may be one of the least expensive design changes you can make, but when it’s done right, it can completely transform a space.And when it’s done wrong… well… let’s just say we’ve all seen those DIY disasters.That’s why today I invited an expert. My guest is Jaron Cook, owner of Painting Butler, and if that name sounds familiar, it should. In February, his partner Nick Elg owner of the Flooring Butler joined me to talk about flooring trends.Here are the topics we cover in this podcast:Why Paint is Trending Right NowPainting Mistakes Homeowners MakePaint Finishes ExplainedShould You Paint CabinetsHow to Pick the Right ColorHow Long Should a Paint Job Last?Professional vs DIYQuick Painting TipsFor more information about Painting Butler check out the website: paintingbutler.comIf you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.comThanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.Picture courtesy of Sherwin-Williams

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