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When Friends Find Inspiration in Your Home Decor Choices: Navigating Color and Creativity

When Friends Find Inspiration in Your Home Decor Choices: Navigating Color and Creativity

May 31, 2024 2 min read

Ah, imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. But what happens when you find your well-thought-out paint color choices and interior decorating ideas replicated in a friend's home? While it's wonderful to inspire others, it can be a tad unsettling to see your personal style mirrored elsewhere. 
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Safety First: Painting at Heights with Benjamin Moore Paint

Safety First: Painting at Heights with Benjamin Moore Paint

May 30, 2024 2 min read

High ceilings, tall walls, and extended exterior facades - painting at such altitudes can be daunting. But before you embark on giving your walls a new shade with that beautiful Benjamin Moore Paint, it's essential to prioritize safety.
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Dive into the Blue: Benjamin Moore's Top Shades for Trendy Kitchen Cabinets

Dive into the Blue: Benjamin Moore's Top Shades for Trendy Kitchen Cabinets

May 21, 2024 2 min read

The charm of blue kitchen cabinets is undeniable. They offer a refreshing burst of color while maintaining a sophisticated, timeless appeal. Whether you're dreaming of deep navy tones or soft pastel blues, Benjamin Moore's palette has a shade for every kitchen style.
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How to Remove Mildew Prior to Painting Bathrooms

How to Remove Mildew Prior to Painting Bathrooms

May 03, 2024 2 min read

Some painting projects can be a little bit more difficult than others. In particular, painting a bathroom can sometimes be a challenge, due to the moisture and high humidity that allow mold and mildew to grow on your ceiling and walls. Here’s an easy way to kill mold and mildew.
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Sweater Weather: Our Picks for the Warmest, Coziest Beiges this Season

Sweater Weather: Our Picks for the Warmest, Coziest Beiges this Season

October 02, 2023 2 min read

It seems everyone has tried to escape the seasonal blahs by building cozy home nests feathered with hygge flair – faux furs, chunky knits, natural woods and candles, sooo many candles –  recreating the warm, fuzzy feelings of, say, mom’s homemade soup, a favourite sweatshirt or a hug. 
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ALL HANDS ON DECK: Why Fall is the Best Season to be Layin’ Stain

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Why Fall is the Best Season to be Layin’ Stain

September 04, 2023 1 min read

School buses are back on the road and the scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air. But that doesn’t mean a sudden halt to your outside projects. Just the opposite! Fall is actually the best season to tackle your deck staining project – and here’s why:

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    A Celebration of Colour Trends

    A Celebration of Colour Trends

    July 03, 2023 2 min read

    Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year and Colour Trends 2019 will premiere October 11, 2018. Until then, we invite you to take a look back at the enduring nature of our curated Colour Trends palettes.   

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    Don’t Wreck That Deck! Preserve Your Wood Stain With Simple TLC

    Don’t Wreck That Deck! Preserve Your Wood Stain With Simple TLC

    June 01, 2023 3 min read

    Building a deck is not cheap, and staining it is often an arduous task. Fortunately, with some easy preventative maintenance, you can protect your investment and keep your outdoor living space looking good for longer than you imagined.
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    Barrydowne Paint - painting a powder room

    Finishing Powder: Go Bold in Your Home’s Smallest Room

    April 05, 2023 2 min read

    As it turns out, the powder room was where one went to refresh their powdered wig and nose or to make a quick retreat from boorish conversation (yawn!). Typically, the powder room was a water closet near the formal entertaining room, making it convenient for guests needing a moment to themselves. 

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    Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake, Painter’s Can: Choosing Colours for the Nursery

    Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake, Painter’s Can: Choosing Colours for the Nursery

    March 10, 2023 2 min read

    As the two of you will be spending a lot of time together in the nursery, you’ll want to choose gentle colours that work like a lullaby: they should evoke cozy feelings of comfort and calm and will cradle them right to sleep. 

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    I Pink I Love You: 9 Colours We Heart For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

    I Pink I Love You: 9 Colours We Heart For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

    February 01, 2023 2 min read

    It doesn’t take an arrow-slinging cherub to know that heartfelt reds and crush-worthy pinks play a big part in Valentine’s Day. But beyond the annual holiday of love and friendship, this romantic palette can help create a certain mood in a space and convey emotion the other 364 days of the year too.

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    Benjamin Moore Raspberry Blush 2008-30 Color of the Year 2023

    2023 Colour Trends Turn Heads

    January 03, 2023 2 min read

    Like shiny red sports cars turn heads and stunning red dresses at weddings upstage brides, Benjamin Moore’s charismatic Colour of the Year 2023 is a scene stealer that exudes confidence and demands attention. Every. Time.
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