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. $-$$ (ecofriendly)

Benjamin Moore

80 Fourth Ave., nr. 10th St. (various locations); 212-477-6930; benjmainmoore.com

With a whole color spectrum to choose from—not to mention as many finishes, effects, and formulations as you could dream up—this place is a go-to resource for both interior and exterior paints and accessories. $$

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

822 Tenth Ave., nr. 55th St.; 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

112 Mercer St., nr. Spring St.; 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. Old Broadway; 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, make an appointment with the company’s in-house decorating service department, which can assist in color selection. $$ (consulting services)

London Paint & Design Co. of Chelsea

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

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