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YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

September 01, 2023 2 min read

The old school thinking that you can’t wear white after Labor Day is as silly as believing you can’t drink coffee on days that end in Y. And we simply don’t want to live in a world where either is true.
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Feng Shui: Attract Positivity By Painting Your Front Door

Feng Shui: Attract Positivity By Painting Your Front Door

May 03, 2023 2 min read

Your front door is so much more than an entranceway – it’s a chance for your home to make a statement and say, “Hello, world!” What really speaks volumes is a fresh coat of curb appeal. Go bold with the paint color of your front door and life instantly becomes more interesting.   
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VINYL SIDING TRANSFORMATION

VINYL SIDING TRANSFORMATION

April 26, 2023 2 min read

While you might be hesitant to consider painting your siding, if it’s done right, painting it will give you up to 10 years of stunning results –at a fraction of the price of new siding. Most homeowners are motivated to paint their vinyl siding because the color has become dated. The washed out yellow or pale blue that looked great twenty years ago – would look outstanding in a more modern taupe, warm gray or tan.
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Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal: 6 Steps to Paint Your Front Door

Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal: 6 Steps to Paint Your Front Door

April 08, 2023 3 min read

Have you heard the phrase, “You will never get a second chance to make a first impression”? As many have experienced this first hand, they understand how crucial a first impression is. But first impressions don’t start when you say the first hello, first impressions start when the newcomer walks up the front steps to your door. No matter the colour, your front door is more than a transition from the outdoors in, your front door is the first hello.
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Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year palette available at Cincinnati Color Company

2023 Color Trends Turn Heads

October 13, 2022 2 min read

Discover the eight exceptional hues each selected for their distinct presence and personality, all of them sure to push creative buttons and design boundaries while inspiring greater color confidence.
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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush 2008-30 at Cincinnati Color Company

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush 2008-30

October 12, 2022 2 min read

Bold is BACK, baby! Benjamin Moore has made a brazen statement by choosing the charismatic Raspberry Blush 2008-30 as its 2023 Color of the Year.
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Benjamin Moore Color Trends Rewind

Benjamin Moore Color Trends Rewind

October 04, 2022 2 min read

With Benjamin Moore’s 2023 Color of the Year being announced shortly, we’re traveling back in time for a blast from the past to look at the choices unveiled over the past decade. Each one perfectly captured the look and feel of that moment in time, reflecting the year’s global trends in art, fashion and interior design.
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Color Trends 2022 Palette is available at Cincinnati Color Company in Cincinnati, OH.

Coming of Sage: The 2022 Color of the Year is… OCTOBER MIST 1495

October 13, 2021 2 min read

Grounded but with a dreamlike quality, October Mist 1495 – a gently shaded, uplifting sage green – has been selected as Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2022.
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October Mist 1495 is available at Cincinnati Color Company in Cincinnati, OH.

OCTOBER MIST: MEET THE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2022

October 13, 2021 1 min read

Make room for creativity with October Mist 1495, Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2022. October Mist is part of the Color Trends 2022 palette, a collection that reflects the positivity we want to see and feel in the colors we choose to surround ourselves with.
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SCHOOL'S OUT, BUT PAINTING THE KIDS' ROOMS IS DEFINITELY IN

SCHOOL'S OUT, BUT PAINTING THE KIDS' ROOMS IS DEFINITELY IN

July 13, 2021 3 min read

We know you’ve got your hands full, juggling the demands of working from home while helping your kiddos get the hang of e-learning models. But here’s a fun project the whole family can get behind: painting the kids’ rooms. Consider it part of the real-world curriculum. And because it involves their own rooms, the kids will be genuinely invested in the outcome.
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Making an Entrance: Home Updates to Tackle This Weekend

Making an Entrance: Home Updates to Tackle This Weekend

March 26, 2021 2 min read

Weekends are a treasured time to spend catching up on chores or relaxing with friends and family, but they’re also the perfect time to tackle some of those small projects that will make your space more functional and inviting. Updating your front door with paint and hardware is a simple and impactful project that can be completed over a long weekend.
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Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

February 27, 2021 3 min read

You fell in love with a paint chip. Hey, it happens. But as enamored as you may be with that particular shade of awesome, how appealing will that color be when it’s painted on a wall. 
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