2023 Colors of the Year- Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams

2023 Colors of the Year- Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams is of the earth. Upon looking at a swatch of this paint, I saw sand. Sherwin-Williams, no doubt, also saw sand and was inspired to create a chic neutral that tells the story of an outside adventure brought indoors into the places we cherish. This shade is warm and comforting, yet fresh and new, perfectly pairing with any inside plant life to reimagine the essence of the outdoors.

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2023 Colors of the Year- Raspberry Blush by Benjamin Moore

2023 Colors of the Year- Raspberry Blush by Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore agrees that joy is one of the color themes of 2023. Benjamin Moore’s Raspberry Blush is a joyful, zippy, tart, pinkish red. I don’t think of the color ‘raspberry’; instead, I think of it as a coral. It’s a hip and industrious shade, not lavish; rather, it is richly pigmented, high-quality, and modern.

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2023 Colors of the Year- Viva Magenta by Pantone

2023 Colors of the Year- Viva Magenta by Pantone

Pantone’s Color of the Year homepage looks otherworldly. One of the images featured on the company’s page to introduce Viva Magenta looks like a riverbank of crystalline space flowers blooming into fanciful, ripe iridescence. Another featured image shows a graceful figure stretching as if in a dance, made of a combination of organic, fabric-like sinews and neon tubes of light lacing throughout. What kind of picture is Pantone painting for us with their 2023 COTY?

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7 Tricks to Maximize Your Tiny Apartment

7 Tricks to Maximize Your Tiny Apartment

A spacious home: we all want it, but it does come at a cost. When faced with a small space problem, the solution often requires creativity. Thankfully, we can draw upon the expertise of many talented designers who have had great success putting their tips and tricks to the test in homes, apartments, and small residences. Creating optical illusions and making thoughtful, logistical choices will need to become tools in your tool belt.

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2022 Lighting Fixture and Bathroom Sink Trends

2022 Lighting Fixture and Bathroom Sink Trends

Let’s talk about a few new trends that we’ve seen this year. We’ll start by exploring some creative lighting fixtures and will then move on to some interesting bathroom sinks. Adding on-trend lighting or a statement sink to your remodeling projects will make your space feel modern and polished.

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What is a Workstation Sink?

What is a Workstation Sink?

Multifunctionality is the number one feature underscoring discussions surrounding the workstation sink. Demand for the workstation sink has continued to increase over recent years, and with the way things are shaping up, this item will soon become one of the most desirable, sought-after kitchen remodel items.

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What is Cottagecore?

What is Cottagecore?

Whimsical and nostalgic are the perfect adjectives to describe the new interior design, fashion, and lifestyle trend known as ‘cottagecore.’ Cottagecore emerged as a fashion trend but has since translated into an entire interior design trend akin to modern farmhouse or Scandinavian.

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More 2022 Colors: Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

More 2022 Colors: Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

Sherwin-Williams had new beginnings on their mind when they created Evergreen Fog SW 9130. Evergreen Fog is about renewal. If you take a nature-inspiration experience, boil it down to an essence, and create a paint color, you will discover Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog.

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More 2022 Colors: Very Peri by Pantone

More 2022 Colors: Very Peri by Pantone

Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year is a fresh periwinkle bluish-purple tone called Very Peri. Very Peri is not merely a pretty color. Many sources have said purple is the next Millenial Pink, and Very Peri is part of this movement. The existence of generational colors offers insightful commentary on society; we can learn a lot if we pay attention.

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Talking Color with Interior Design Service Online

Talking Color with Interior Design Service Online

February has arrived. We are excited to feature Lisa Davidson, Owner and Designer of Interior Design Service Online, to kick off our color month. We found Interior Design Service Online’s Etsy store via Pinterest and reached out to learn about Lisa’s innovative e-consulting services. Over the past year, she has built up her Etsy store to focus on the paint colors consultations.

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9 Quick & Easy Holiday Home Updates

9 Quick & Easy Holiday Home Updates

Happy Holidays to all! It is that time of year again. Many of us entertain during the November and December months, and some modest home updates can create a fresh and cheerful atmosphere. If you are in the mood for a few revamp ideas, or if there are minor cosmetic issues that are bothering you, read on. Pick one or two suggested projects depending on your time budget. We’ll be discussing small home projects and some decorating update ideas.

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Benjamin Moore’s 2022 COTY is Here

Benjamin Moore’s 2022 COTY is Here

October Mist 1495 is pensive. Much like October, the color is conducive to introspection. It is a sophisticated and quiet shade. It is cool and dry but evokes nature, which Benjamin Moore says is a perfect backdrop for creativity. It is a clarifying color, something that relaxes, purifies, and inspires.

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Floating Shelves: Fleeting or Here to Stay?

Floating Shelves: Fleeting or Here to Stay?

Floating shelving is having a major moment over these last few years. The trend seems to be going strong, but as with all trends, we must ask: is this going to be a stylish look a few years from now? Or will it look dated and unattractive?

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5 Summer 2021 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

5 Summer 2021 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Kitchen remodeling in Summer 2021 provides an opportunity for statements. Interesting textures, colors, and custom designs can combine with health-conscious attitudes and sleek tech to create an enticing space where you will want to spend your time.

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How to Pick Your Interior Design Style

How to Pick Your Interior Design Style

Designing your dream home (as well as your current living space) should be a fun, creative experience, but often the hardest part is knowing where to start. Luckily, many great resources exist to help you narrow down your options and let the journey begin.

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Benjamin Moore's 2021 Color Pick is Teal

Benjamin Moore's 2021 Color Pick is Teal

The palette verdict is in, and it is a relaxing one: Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year is Aegean Teal 2136-40. I think most of us would agree this type of calm, cool color is an appropriate [and much-needed] choice for 2021.

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Old Is New Again

Ready for a new mantle....

Ready for a new mantle....

During a recent kitchen/whole remodel project in Mashpee, I suggested to the homeowners that they replace the poorly constructed mantle that was twisting off the wall and ugly with a beam from one of the many mills that used to dot the New England landscape.

But first a trip to Cataumet Sawmill...

But first a trip to Cataumet Sawmill...

Wood shop at Cataumet Sawmill.

Wood shop at Cataumet Sawmill.

Lumberyard

One of the many piles of old beams in the yard that came from mills and factories all across New England.

New (old) Beam has arrived at its new home supervised by my Lab Assistant Sheba...

New (old) Beam has arrived at its new home supervised by my Lab Assistant Sheba...

More to follow as we install this piece of history.