How to Tell the Difference Between Taupe and Greige Taupe and greige, greige and taupe. These 2 words are FOREVER getting mixed up in the minds of homeowners and designers alike. It’s like comparing merlot to cabernet – they both kind of look the same, they both have a similar purpose, yet there are […]
Ask Kylie: Can I Paint My North Facing Room White or Off-White?
Are you feeling frustrated with your north facing room? Does your exposure leave you feeling gloomy and depressed, under a gray (with a hint of blue) cloud? If so, then THIS is the blog post for you! North facing rooms can be a total bugger to paint and decorate – ESPECIALLY if you’re going for a light […]
All About: Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream
A Colour Review: One of the BEST Cream Paint Colours! I’ve been having a love affair with Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream for a longtime. He was my faithful partner in our last home (which was a fixer upper) and our current home…which was not a fixer upper, but as you know I went buckwild anyway. And while […]
How to Change From Beige to Gray / Greige
Say Goodbye to Beige and Hello to Gray! Is your beige feeling a lil’ blah? Are your bored with the warm Tuscan glory of your earth-toned inspired home? Join the club. And while it’s not a club I have jumped into wholeheartedly myself, it is one that HUNDREDS of my clients have joined, with […]
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl vs Stonington Gray – Comparing Undertones and More
Clean, Cool and Collected, 2 of the Best Gray Paint Colours – Compared! Are you on a search for the elusive ‘perfect gray’? And what IS the perfect gray? Is it cool, is it warm? Does it have subtle undertones, is it light, is it dark, is it…DRIVING YOU MAD!!!? Well, if you are on […]
The 3 Best Gray and Greige Colours for Cabinets and Vanities
The Best Gray/Greige Paint Colours for Kitchen Cabinets / Bathroom Vanity Hands-down, gray is the most popular colour for kitchen cabinets and vanities these days (with navy blue coming in a hot second), but how on EARTH do you pick from all of those grays? Warm gray, cool gray, blue gray, greige gray, green gray – HELLS BELLS! Thank goodness you have […]
The Best Colours to Paint the Inside of Your Front Door
The Best Paint Colours for the INSIDE of Your Front Door (partner post to ‘The Best Paint Colours for the Outside of Your Front Door’ ) Other than ceilings and bodies, doors are often the most ignored paintable surface in a home. Now I’m not talking about bedroom/bathroom doors, I’m talking about key doors – […]
Valspar Paint: 4 Best Light Gray Paint Colours
4 Beautiful Light Gray Paint Colours with Undertones I’m sure you know by now that I’m a loyal gal when it comes to paint – I’ve been in long-term relationships with Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams for years (Ben and Sherm in private). HOWEVER, when Lowes came to town a few months ago, I […]
Colour Review: Edgecomb Gray, Benjamin Moore
Edgecomb Gray or should we call it Edgecomb Greige? With Revere Pewter ruling the roost for the past few years, there has been one gray that has been lying under the radar, waiting for it’s day in the sun – Edgecomb Gray. Edgecomb Gray is undoutedly one of my top 10 gray / greige paint colours and […]
The 4 Best Warm Gray Paint Colours: Sherwin Williams
Warm Grays that are ALMOST Greige Partner post to How to Make Gray Feel Warmer Warm gray. The 2 words are opposite from each other, meaning that when they are mixed they should create the perfect happy place – but they don’t. Gray is not a warm color and I don’t want you to confuse […]
The 6 Best Paint Colors to Coordinate With Marble
6 Paint Colours That Look BEAUTIFUL with Marble (and Look-a-Likes) Partner Post: Get the Look of Marble Without the Cost Whether you’re dealing with the real thing or a good impersonator, there is no doubt that marble is one of the most popular products for bathrooms and kitchens. Why? Well, although the maintenance issues […]
Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Sea Salt, Undertones and More!
All About Sea Salt Other than gray and greige, Sea Salt and other beach-themed paint colours seem to be the most popular with today’s homeowners. Why? Well, like a good gray or greige, they can suit MANY spaces and styles – everything from beachy bathrooms to cozy cottages! Source Lauren @ Blesser House Sea […]
3 Gray Paint Colour Palettes: Boys Bedroom (Benjamin and Sherwin)
Gray Paint Colour Palettes for a Boys Bedroom Partner Post to The Best Paint Colours for Boys Rooms Before Pinterest, people didn’t pay as much attention to the colour palettes in their kids bedrooms. Whatever colour the wall happened to be was how it stayed until the kids moved out 18 years later. However, […]
Girls Bedroom: Black is The New Pink
Teen or Tween Decorating Ideas: Girls Black, White and Hot Pink Bedroom If you’d asked me 9 years ago if I’d ever paint my little girls room black, I would have said ‘not bloody likely!’ Fast-forward 9 1/2 years later and you’ll find me knuckle deep in black paint, red wine, and loving every minute of it! […]
The 7 Best DARK Colours for a Dark Room or Basement
The 7 Best DARK Paint Colours for a Dark Room (Sherwin W. and Benjamin M.) Partner post to The Best LIGHT paint colours for a dark room or basement Do you have a dark basement or family room? Are you struggling to find a paint colour that makes it feel like a welcome part of […]
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