I’ve always been intrigued by the idea that the layout and design of a space can influence our emotions and well-being. Feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice, offers insights into achieving harmony and balance in our living spaces. Applying feng shui principles can feel daunting, but with a few simple … Read more
I’ve always been intrigued by how colors can alter the mood of a room entirely. It’s like magic—one moment, a space feels dull, but introduce a splash of vibrant color, and it becomes alive. I’ve found that this isn’t just a decorator’s secret, but something anyone can make happen at … Read more
Gray is a surprisingly versatile color, and blends such as the highly popular Edgecomb Gray really push the envelope. Benjamin Moore’s interior design staple is a calming, neutral ‘greige’ that offers an earthy grounding to various shades. But, what colors complement Benjamin Moore’s Edgecomb Gray the best? Consider looking into … Read more
There’s nothing like a cozy fireplace in the front lounge to warm up those fall and winter nights. However, if your lounge is anything like mine, you may find the fire competing with the TV for attention! Is there a sizing rule if you’re mounting a TV above the fireplace? … Read more
There are many different ways to open doors, and some of us prefer levers and handles over knobs. In some cases, it’s both a practical and visual choice. But what happens to your interior design if you have a mix of knobs and levers across the home? Can you mix … Read more
Sometimes, painting doors can help them blend in with the rest of your interior design. While you may prefer to leave them unpainted, a delicate lick of paint can complete the look of most rooms. But what happens when your color scheme’s different on either side of the door? Can … Read more
Colors can look somewhat different depending on the finish, lighting, and the color of other nearby features in the space. While one shade can appear white on its own, placing it next to a different shade of White can cause it to appear more yellow. Does Pure White trim match … Read more
Woodlawn Blue and Palladian Blue are both shades of blue produced by Benjamin Moore. These two colors are very similar, so it can be difficult to tell them apart unless they are placed next to each other. Both colors can be described as blue-green that lean towards gray. How does … Read more
Today we take a closer look at Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee and Sherwin Williams, two of the most popular paint brands. What is the closest Sherwin Williams match to Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee? Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee is a shade of off-white whose closest match is Sherwin Williams Alabaster. Several … Read more
Choosing tiles can be an equally exciting and daunting experience. Adding grout into the decision-making process can really make things more difficult. Various grout colors are available, and each will create a completely different final result for your tiles. It’s important to understand the effects that grouting can have on … Read more