The One Color Rule I Stole from Oil Painting
Naomi Decker shares the one color rule she stole from her RISD oil painting classes and has applied to every apartment since. Instead of another "greige is timeless" lecture, she breaks down the primary-support-accent system — how to pick a dominant color that anchors the room, a supporting neutral that lets it breathe, and a small accent that surprises you. With real examples from her Fort Greene living room and one memorable chartreuse disaster in the hallway, this is a paint color guide for rooms that actually works when you have kids, a cat, and zero interest in hiring a designer.
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