The Most Popular Posts of 2020

It's always so fun to step back and see which posts YOU loved most over the past 12 months. Find out your favorite Turquoise Home posts of 2020!

I love looking back and seeing which of my new posts this year resonated with you! It's always telling to see which posts make the most-popular list, because it shows me how to give you more of that in the new year.

This past year I really tried to do two things:

Give basic decorating advice, in a Decorating 101 kind of way.
More popular paint color posts!

Since I was decorating a new house this year, it felt like the perfect opportunity to share the decorating process from the very beginning. And since I was working through the process myself, it made it so easy to share each step along the way.

I believe decorating starts with choosing your whole home color palette. So I showed how I did that with the paint colors I chose for my home. It's no surprise that these are the posts that resonated with you the most!

I plan to keep sharing more decorating 101 posts and paint colors in 2021, with a little DIY sprinkled in as well.

So, according to the popular vote, these were the most viewed posts published in 2020.

Post #10: The 3 Easiest House Plants + Indoor Plant Care Tips

I dipped my toes into the world of real house plants this year, and I'm loving it! I'm up to 3 house plants so far and will definitely be buying more. I started with the easiest plants and covered them all in my easiest house plants post.

Post #9: The Best Blue Paint Colors For Your Home

It's no surprise that I LOVE a pretty blue on my walls. So I've broken down some of the top blue paint colors to help you find the perfect one for your home!

Post #8: How to Decorate a Console Table Behind a Couch (4 ways!)

How to Decorate a Table Behind the Sofa {4 Ways!}

My living room was such a happy accident when we moved: furniture from our old house + a brand new sectional we bought for the old house = the perfect setup! This console table behind the sofa is one of my very favorite parts! So I decorated it 4 ways to show you how it can be done.

Post #7: Farmhouse Style for the Everyday Home

a Simple Summer Dining Room Tour - with turquoise plates and a gorgeous farmhouse table

We chatted about “What is farmhouse style?” In short, farmhouse style decor focuses on function and simplicity. A modern spin on it can give the classic farmhouse look a clean, fresh take. I shared how to get it in this post!

Post #6: Easy Formulas for Styling Bookshelf Decor

Simple Formulas for Decorating Bookshelves

Does decorating a bookshelf leave you stumped? Do you want to display your art, greenery, decor and books on your shelves, but have no idea how to style them? Here you'll find 5 no-fail formulas for nailing your bookshelf styling game!

Post #5: The Best Home Decor Paint Colors: Classic Gray

Benjamin Moore Classic Gray is a no-fail, neutral shade. This light gray has warm undertones, so you get all the style of gray with all the warmth of your favorite creamy shades.

Post #4: The Best Home Decor Paint Colors: Shoji White

Shoji White by Sherwin Williams in feminine office space

Shoji White by Sherwin Williams is one of the most popular white paint colors! It's the perfect blend of gray and beige, while still giving you all the brightness you need.

And I love it in my office! See the full office reveal HERE. (Don't be alarmed when you see the back wall is now painted pink plaid. The rest of the room is still Shoji White!)

Post #3: The Best Home Decor Paint Colors: Kendall Charcoal

Kendall Charcoal Walls in the Dining Room

If you love using dark-toned colors in your home and want to try something new, let me introduce you to one of my new favorite neutrals – Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal!

This paint color has a dark green-gray tint that seems to go with just about everything. That's why I call it the perfect dark neutral shade.

I loved it so much that I used it in my new dining room!

Post #2: Best Living Room Paint Colors

7 Favorite Paint Colors for Your Living Room | Living Room Paint Colors

These are some of the best and most popular paint colors today AND they make great living room colors!

And now, drumroll, please …….

Post #1: Best Home Decor Paint Colors: Edgecomb Gray

If you're looking for a stunning greige, you should really consider Edgecomb Gray from Benjamin Moore! It's a creamy neutral that looks lovely in well-lit spaces. This clean beige-gray is refreshing and inviting in the right rooms of your home.

I used this color as the first paint color in our new home, our go-to neutral. And while I might not have LOVED it at first, it has since become one of my favorite things in our home. AND several friends have painted their homes this color, too!

I also learned that you LOVE a good makeover project. And I'm so excited that 2021 will bring many more makeover projects to the new house. Stay tuned for some projected plans for the new house!