Showing posts with label Benjamin Moore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benjamin Moore. Show all posts

January 5, 2015

Edmonton Decorator | Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year

Benjamin Moore is one of my favourite paint manufacturers. And in addition to Pantone, I look to them for the upcoming colour trends.

I've been saying for a while that green will become the new "IT" colour in interior design and decorating. So, I was pleased to see Benjamin Moore name Guilford Green as their colour of the year for 2015.

But, is this Benjamin Moore paint colour a "bore" or a "score"?


I will admit that I have not seen this colour in real life. But my verdict is, that this colour is a BORE. I love green for its calming effects, but I find this shade to be far too reminiscent of out dated hospital rooms and elder care facilities.

Benjamin Moore also published a list of of their "green family" for 2015. Thankfully, this list had some redeeming colours. I love the vibrancy of Split Pea! It would be great in a kitchen or living room. Antique Jade and Sea Horse both get honourable mention. The other colours are utterly forgettable.


So, what do you think of Benjamin Moore's Guilford Green? Do you rate it a "bore" or a "score"?

Don't forget to check out the rest of the design collection for 2015.

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June 17, 2013

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Paint Choices | 15 Great Designer Colours

Choosing a wall colour can be so difficult. Paint chips are painfully small and don't give the idea of what the whole wall/room will look like finished in that colour. That's why I LOVE websites that post the finished product along with the paint colour and brand. Thanks to www.favoritepaintcolorsblog.com for putting them all together in one place!

Here are my Top 15 Designer Paint Colour Choices

Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore


Tidewater by Sherwin Williams


Rainwashed by Sherwin Williams


Plumage by Martha Stewart


Stunning by Benjamin Moore


Graphite by Benjamin Moore


Deep Caviar by Benjamin Moore


Nantucket White by Ralph Lauren


Classy by Valspar


Friendly Yellow by Sherwin Williams


Belgian Waffle by Pittsburgh Paint


French Pale Gold by Behr


Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin


Antique Tin by Behr Paint



James River Gray by Benjamin Moore -


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May 16, 2013

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Get the Look for Less | All Hale the Navy

You see an amazing photo in a decorating magazine and you ask yourself, "How can I get that look? And how can I get it for less?"

Here's the inspiration: a masculine, eclectic inspired living room. I'd estimate the original cost at $9695. That's quite a big chunk of change if you're redecorating an entire house.

The inspiration



Here's how I got the look for MUCH less!
While the items I selected are not identical replicas, overall it would still create the same masculine, eclectic look. My shopping around allowed me to create the look for nearly $6000 LESS!

Mirror - $358   Artwork - $30/ea   Lamps - $99/ea   End Tables - $215/ea   Sofa - $1999   Ottomans - $199/ea   Area Rug - $170   Cushions - $30/ea
Wall colour - Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

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