Never underestimate the power of paint — sometimes a fresh coat is all you need to transform a room. If you’re looking for a little motivation to kick start your own paint project, here are some of our favorite before & after makeovers that we’ve seen on Instagram! It goes way beyond painting a whole room ... find a small space that could use a little refresh and get to work! Show us your own before and after makeovers by tagging us @clarepaint and using #shareyourclare. We can’t wait to see what you come up with.

A heavenly staircase makeover

BEFORE 

@elleehome

AFTER

@elleehome

Make an entrance anytime you descend this stunning stairway. This builder-grade staircase gets a modern update with Blackest, our truest black paint color. The contrast between the rich black and crisp white creates instant visual interest. Sometimes pairing two opposites is the quickest way to create good tension within a design.

A living room where less is more

BEFORE 

@thehomebodyhouse

AFTER 

@thehomebodyhouse

Here, a living room gets back to basics with our perfect off-white, Timeless. The color change, combined with warm natural sunlight, makes this room feel airy and bright.

A pulled together playroom with a sophisticated color scheme

BEFORE

 @fraicheandco

A great way to balance all of the vivid colors in a kid’s playroom? Pair it with a stunning shade of navy, like one of our best-sellers, Goodnight Moon.

AFTER

@fraicheandco

This deep, midnight hue feels unexpectedly fresh and bright when juxtaposed with our cleanest, brightest white, Fresh Kicks on the trim. This classic color combo paired with streamlined white storage furniture can make even a messy kid’s room look magically neat!

An airy upgrade for a once drab living room

BEFORE

@abode_staging

AFTER 

@abode_staging

With the help of our breezy light greige, Windy City, this once dark living room now feels open and modern. A neutral that still offers some color and personality, this warm gray bounces natural light around the room. A trio of full length mirrors is the perfect trick to help maximize the lovely view and natural light making the space feel bright and airy.

An accent wall with a twist is a perfect paint idea!

BEFORE

 @elleehome

If you’ve got a room that’s an architectural blank slate, our favorite paint idea is to use a little bit of color to add more dimension.

AFTER

@elleehome

This 3/4-accent wall featuring Blackest — our darkest shade of black, is a fresh take on the trend and also offers more visual interest to the space. The detail feels custom without a big commitment.

A basic entryway gets a bold before and after makeover

BEFORE

@linenandbasil

AFTER

@linenandbasil

A coat of our dramatic gray paint color Irony on these previously white cubbies create a cool place for your whole brood to stash their stuff. With a spot for backpacks, shoes, and any other outdoor gear, this little station’s darker hue also helps hide dirt and fingerprints easier than a lighter shade.

Never boring, board and batten

BEFORE

@louellareese

AFTER

@louellareese

Shake things up in a home office with a coat of our cloudy olive green hue, Dirty Martini! Wanting to add a little charm to a room with no molding? A board and batten detail lends color and structure to the room while the muted green gives just the right dose of always-appealing color.

Related: If you love these before and after makeovers you might also like 8 DIY Projects You Can Tackle in a Weekend — Just Add Paint!