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Painting can be such a transformative activity for the mood, personality, and overall aesthetics of any room in your home. It can take a dull and dated room and breathe new life into the space with some primer and a few gallons of paint.  One critical component of this transformation…

When you were a child you probably had a favorite color and that color was most probably red. From characters like Elmo to favorite snacks like strawberries or watermelon, the color red is beloved, energizing, and powerful. As you have aged, you have also probably noticed that red is often…

Color is one of the most important design components for any room. The color that is used on the floors, walls, ceiling, and furnishings can set a mood for any space. Before starting any design, many experts will work with clients to determine if they would like a warm color…

The walls in most homes experience quite a bit of wear and tear, especially if you are a homeowner who likes to redecorate and move wall hangings from one location to another. Nail holes, scuff marks, and all sorts of blemishes can be found on wall surfaces after years of…

The calendar may say January, but spring is right around the corner in the real estate world. If you are planning on putting your home on the market this spring or summer, now is the time to plan any improvements including a curb appeal-boosting paint job.  When considering painting your…

What’s the first place you visit when heading to a friend's home? Their front hallway of course! Depending on your level of friendship, this is where you will greet each other, hang your coat, and potentially leave your shoes until it’s time to leave.  While this area may be one…

As another year begins and we say goodbye to the last year, the designers of the world reveal their latest and greatest trends. Benjamin Moore recently announced their Color of the Year and the Color Trends for 2023. Let’s talk about them!  Benjamin Moore's 2023 Color of the Year The…

Each month, as we highlight a different color, we look to tap into the mood, personality, and flavor that each color family can create in a space. This month, we are taking a closer look at the yellow family, what the color means and portrays, as well as some of…

From grand staircases of Victorian-style homes to modern spiral staircases, stairwells are often overlooked in terms of painting. While stairwells are typically high-traffic areas where handprints and scuff marks can dirty up the surfaces, they tend to be neglected due to complications that can arise when painting.  High ceilings, narrow…