VALSPAR DIY DREAM TEAM

@IMANIATHOME

IMANI KEAL

Imani is an interior decorator and lifestyle content creator based in Washington, D.C. She believes everyone, whether they rent or own, deserves to love their home and shares DIYs and renter-friendly design tips to inspire women to invest in their happiness. She has been featured in The New York Times, Domino Magazine, The Washington Post and Apartment Therapy’s first ever cover story and YouTube feature.

STORAGE SOLUTION

Dumbwaiter Conversion

COLOR TRANSFORMATION

A Moody Mid-Century-ish Entryway

2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR: WARM EUCALYPTUS

Calming Reading Room

DIY DREAMS COME TRUE

A Bold and Beautiful Living Room

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS

A Q&A with Imani

@KYLEDIDIT

KYLE ORTIZ

Kyle is a self-taught DIY enthusiast living in Southern California with his wife and three children. His passion for home improvement began in 2014 when he purchased his first home, and in 2020, he launched his DIY-focused Instagram channel to share his projects. Over the past five years, he has been transforming his builder-grade home, documenting every step of the process with his followers. Kyle is a firm believer in the power of paint and loves incorporating bold, beautiful colors to bring personality and life to his spaces.

RENTAL

Living Room Refresh

BEDROOM RESET

Tween Bedroom Glow-Up

2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR: WARM EUCALYPTUS

Home Office Renovation

DIY DREAMS COME TRUE

A Calming Bedroom Retreat for Friends

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS

A Q&A with Kyle

@KEEPINUPWITHKJ_DIY

KANISHA JENKINS

When Kanisha, a 31-year-old first-time homeowner from South Carolina bought her home four years ago, she knew she wanted to make her house feel like home. Instead of waiting for the perfect house, she took on the challenge of transforming her fixer-upper herself. What started as a way to cut renovation costs quickly turned into a passion for DIY and home improvement. When Kanisha isn’t creating content or transforming her home, she works as a high school athletic trainer and a dog mom to her project managers Roscoe and Roux.

From color-drenched walls to designing spaces, she believes that the right paint and a little creativity can completely redefine a home. Through her Instagram and YouTube channels, Kanisha shares her hands-on experience, budget-friendly tips, and the lessons she’s learned along the way, proving that anyone can create a space they love—no matter where they start.

ENTRYWAY

A Warm Welcome

COLOR TRANSFORMATION

Laundry Room Makeover

2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR: WARM EUCALYPTUS

DIY Outdoor Sectional

DIY DREAMS COME TRUE

The Loft Makeover

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS

A Q&A with Kanisha