Paint

Beacon Paint & Hardware

371 Amsterdam Ave., nr. 78th St.; 212-787-1090; beaconpaint.com

An Upper West Side hardware and paint store with a local vibe and ecoconscious streak, Beacon is one of the largest New York City retailers of Benjamin Moore’s environmentally friendly line of paints. $-$$ (eco-friendly)

Colours by Martin

191 Ninth Ave., at 21st St. 212-243-5266; coloursbymartin.com

Martin Kesselman works closely with architects and designers but understands the needs of the amateur decorator as well. The store carries more than 10,000 paint colors from Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, and Donald Kaufman and offers ecofriendly products. $$-$$$ (eco-friendly)

Donald Kaufman Color

donaldkaufmancolor.com

This paint company adheres to a philosophy: Color should help maximize architecture’s potential impact. Kaufman and his partner-wife, Taffy Dahl, are inspired by nature, and the science of color and light informs their ready-mixed and custom paints. $$$

Epstein's Paint Center

562 W. 52nd St., nr. 11th Ave.; 212-265-3960; epsteinpaint.com

One of the few stores that still carries Pratt & Lambert paint, Epstein’s boasts all the stains, varnishes, glazes, and paints you need. It also has a solid collection of tile and linoleum flooring to choose from. $-$$

Farrow & Ball

32 E. 22nd St., nr. Park Ave. (various locations).; 212-334-8330; farrow-ball.com

Known for its depth of color, Farrow & Ball makes high-quality paints and wallpapers in the tiny town of Dorset, England. The company dates back to 1946, and its products are still made with natural umbers, china clay, and old-fashioned block printing.$$$

Franklin & Lennon Paint Co.

537 W. 125th St., nr. Amsterdam Ave.; 212-864-2460; franklinlennonpaint.com

This family-owned Harlem business sells all types of house paint and offers advice on how to get the most out of each. There are a number of ecofriendly products in stock, and the staff puts a premium on helping customers understand their options. $$

Janovic Paint & Decorating Centers

888 Lexington Ave., nr. 66th St. (various locations); 212-772-1400; janovic.com

This New York chain boasts a helpful staff and an extensive selection of paints and coating for all your interior or exterior spaces, from trim colors to concrete-­floor finishes. If you’re not sure where to start, the company’s in-house decorating service department can assist in color selection. $$ (consulting services)