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2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR: WARM EUCALYPTUS
SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED
- Valspar® Signature Interior Paint + Primer in Eggshell – 2 gallons
- Valspar® Walls, Ceilings & Trim 6-Piece Knit Roller Kit
- Painters Tape
- Drop cloth
- Utility knife
- Spackle & putty knife
- Sanding block
- Chair rail moulding
- Base cap moulding for picture frame boxes
- Finish nailer (or hammer + finish nails)
- Caulk + caulk gun
STEPS
This guest room never really got used, so I decided to claim it as my first dedicated home office. I wanted it to feel calm, grounded, and personal — but also add some custom architectural details so it didn’t feel so builder-basic.
I went with Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F, Valspar’s 2026 Color of the Year. It’s a warm, versatile green that feels timeless but still has enough personality to make the space feel intentional and cozy.
I picked up Valspar® Signature Interior Paint + Primer in an eggshell finish for the walls, ceiling, and trim. I grabbed painter’s tape, drop cloths, a sanding block, a spackling kit, and Valspar’s Walls, Ceilings & Trim kit — plus all my trim moulding.
I emptied the space completely, so I had a blank slate to work with. I also wiped down all surfaces so the trim and paint would adhere properly.
I measured around the entire room and installed chair rail moulding at 32 inches high to break up the walls and add dimension.
Above and below the chair rail, I mapped out and installed 23 picture frame boxes using base cap moulding. I used a level to keep everything straight and made sure to plan around outlets and switches.
Once the trim was up, I spackled all nail holes and seams, then sanded smooth with a sanding block. I caulked any gaps to get crisp lines once painted.
I masked off the floor, windows, and any edges I didn’t want painted with 2-inch painter’s tape. I always recommend removing outlet covers for a cleaner finish.
I cut in around the trim and ceiling edges, then rolled Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F over every surface — walls, ceiling, trim, doors — to really drench the room in color.
Once the paint dried, I brought in my custom sit/stand desk, thrifted artwork, family photos, and a few vintage finds to warm up the space and make it feel lived-in.
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