How East Facing Light Can Affect Paint Colours I’ve received MANY questions from readers wondering which paint colours were best for their east and west facing rooms. The main comment was, ‘there seems to be a lot of info out there on north and south facing rooms – but nothing for east and west […]
A More Colourful Farmhouse Country Paint Palette: Real Homes, Real People
Are you tired of seeing the same gray-on-greige paint palettes on Pinterest? I’M NOT! I still break into a Richard Simmons style sweat everytime I see a well-coordinated neutral palette. HOWEVER, there is something to be said for some well-placed colours that not only work WITH gray, but ENHANCE it. That’s right o’ Great […]
8 Most Popular Blue and Green Blend Paint Colours: SW and BM
The Best Blue, Green, Gray Paint Colours (blends) When it comes to the best paint colours, you’ll be hard-pressed to find brands better than Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. Their ability to tap into both the trendy end of things as well as the traditional means that they are my ‘go-to brands’ when I’m […]
The Best Paint Colours To Go With Oak (or Wood) – Trim, Floor, Cabinets and More…
The Best Paint Colours to Update Wood Stains – Red, Yellow and Orange Partner Post to 5 Ideas: How to Update Oak Cabinets Without a Drop of Paint! There are SO many colours of wood in the world – virtually every colour in the rainbow it seems! And while some of these colours can be quite timeless, there are […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Make a Room Feel Big or Small Using Paint Colours
How to Use Colour to Make a Room Feel Bigger or Smaller Do you have a living room that is so big it feels impersonal? Or maybe you have a bathroom that is so small your knees touch the vanity when you’re sittin’ on the loo. Whatever size room you have, there are […]
7 Best Teal and Blue Front Door Colours : Behr, Benjamin and Sherwin
Adding Curb Appeal: 7 Fabulous Teal and Blue Front Door Colours (Partner post to 5 Budget Friendly Ideas for Curb Appeal) I like to keep close tabs on my Google analytics, you know, the things that tell me about ‘who is looking for what’, and it seems like a HECK of a lot of you GALS […]
The Best Benjamin Moore Green Paint Colours
The Best Green Paint Colours Partner Post to The Best Blue-Green (teal) Paint Colours Many homeowners get the chills when they think about painting their home in cool colours. And while there are many cool colours that will give you a ‘cool and crisp’ feeling – particularly lighter versions of cool colours, many cool colours actually feel warm […]
Benjamin Moore 2015 Colour of the Year – Guilford Green
The Colour of the Year – 2015 I’m excited to announce that Benjamin Moore has just released its Colour of the Year for 2015… Guilford Green Why is Guilford Green so great? It’s green without being obvious about it. Some greens are too strong and can make you feel committed to a colour or […]
Sherwin Williams Paint Colour of The Year – Coral Reef
Sherwin Williams Colour of the Year is Coral! I am SO excited that Sherwin Williams has branched outside of the predictable and delved into the realm of ‘simply stunning’ with their 2015 Colour of The Year. Coral Reef is the most perfect blend of pink, orange and red – giving you a colour that is […]
The Best Light Paint Colours for a Dark Room / Basement
How to Make a Dark Room Feel Lighter and Brighter With Paint Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams Hot on the heels of my post re: How to Make a Dark Room Feel Brighter I’ve had a lot of requests for a post about the best paint colours for a dark room. Sooooo, since I always […]
The Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colours for a South Facing / Exposure Room
How to Choose Paint Colours for a South Facing (Southern Exposure) Room (How to choose paint colours for a north facing room here) A south facing room can be one of the most satisfying rooms to choose paint colours for. Unlike a north facing room, which relies heavily on paint colour and lighting to feel […]
The Most Popular Benjamin Moore Purples (and Purple Undertones)
The Best Purple Paint Colours (including undertones) Purple. I’m not going to lie and say that purple is the most popular paint colour – it’s not. In fact, when I’m doing my Consulting it is one of the colours I’m asked about the least. Why? Well, I think purple has gotten a bad rap […]
The Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colours for a North Facing / Northern Exposure Room
7 Great Colours for a North Facing or Northern Exposure Room Partner post to ‘Can I Paint My North Facing Room White? – Yes you can!‘ Have you ever walked into a room and gotten the chills? Even a room that is ‘well-decorated’ can look cold and uninviting if not enough attention is paid to […]