Top Blog Posts of 2020: Reader Favorites

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

I love looking back to see which new posts resonated most with you this year. The most popular posts are a great guide for the content I should share more of—especially the decorating basics and paint color ideas that help you plan your home with confidence.

This past year I focused on two things:

Practical decorating advice—Decorating 101 to help you get started.
More paint color guides and inspiration.

Moving into a new house made it easy to share the decorating process step by step. I started by choosing a cohesive whole-home color palette and then shared the paint colors I used—so it’s no surprise those posts were among your favorites.

I’ll keep sharing Decorating 101 content, paint color recommendations, and a few DIY projects in 2021. For now, here are the most viewed posts I published in 2020, ranked by popularity.

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

I dipped my toes into real houseplants this year and discovered it’s easier than I thought. I started with three low-maintenance varieties and shared care tips in my easiest house plants post—perfect for beginners or anyone with a brown thumb.

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

I love blue walls—and this guide breaks down the top blue paint colors to help you choose the right shade for your space, whether you want a soft, calming blue or something bolder and more saturated.

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

My living room layout was a happy accident: old and new furniture came together perfectly. I love the console table behind the sofa and shared four styling options to inspire different looks and functions.

Post #7: Farmhouse Style for the Everyday Home

In short, farmhouse style emphasizes functionality and simplicity. I shared how to add a fresh, modern spin to classic farmhouse elements so your home feels both cozy and updated.

Post #6: Simple Formulas for Styling Bookshelf Decor

If styling a bookshelf feels overwhelming, this post offers five no-fail formulas to combine books, art, greenery, and decor so your shelves look balanced and beautiful.

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

Benjamin Moore Classic Gray is a reliable neutral with warm undertones—perfect when you want the crisp look of gray without a cold feel. I explain how it performs in different lights and rooms.

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

Shoji White is a popular Sherwin-Williams white with a balanced gray-beige tone. It’s bright without being stark—an ideal choice for offices and rooms that need soft, reflective light.

I used Shoji White in my office—see the full reveal in the linked post. (The back wall is currently painted with a playful pink plaid, but the rest of the room remains Shoji White.)

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

Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal is a deep, green-gray neutral that pairs beautifully with many finishes. It’s one of my favorite dark neutrals—I even used it in my dining room to create a moody, elegant space.

Post #2: Best Living Room Paint Colors

This roundup highlights some of the most-loved and versatile living room paint colors available today. Whether you prefer warm neutrals, soft grays, or saturated hues, this guide helps you narrow the options.

And now, drumroll please……

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

Edgecomb Gray from Benjamin Moore is a beautifully balanced greige—creamy, inviting, and refreshing in bright spaces. It was the first neutral paint color I chose for our new home and, after living with it, it’s become one of my favorites. Several friends have used it in their homes as well.

One clear takeaway from 2020: you love a good makeover. I’m excited about the makeover projects planned for the new house in 2021—expect more room reveals, before-and-after transformations, and practical tips to help you create beautiful, livable spaces.

Looking Back Over The Years:

The Top Posts of 2019
The Top Posts of 2018
The Top Posts of 2017
The Top Posts of 2016