Colour and Design Blog

Sky Blue Ceiling

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HC-149 Buxton Blue Our minds instantly recognize blue on the ceiling, as we are used to looking up at a blue sky.  This fresh bathroom is uplifted with it's blue ceiling painted in HC-149 Buxton Blue.

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How-To Create An Abstract Chevron Pattern

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We love this chevron inspired pattern painted by Terry Painting Services. https://www.facebook.com/terrapaintingservices/videos/1754242928196343/

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Q & A Thursday: Foyer Transformation

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Q & A: How can I transform this old and boring foyer. We just purchased this century old home that needs a lot of TLC. I have 4 kids so need storage and my favourite colour is green, would that work? Thank you, Sarah J from Mississauga,ON Hi Sarah, Your foyer has so much potential. We suggest some custom built-ins to maximize your storage, seating and a few hooks for jackets, etc. A tile floor would be much more practical as well, perhaps a dark slate palette. By painting out the inside of your front door in a deep charcoal will create a focal...

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Green With Envy

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Be one with nature with Shadow Leaves, Shadow Silk and Mineral. SHADOW LEAVES Step in to nature with Genon's Shadow Leaves. This large-scale, meandering, almost translucent, leaf print rests atop its coordinate, Shadow Silk. Make a memorable organic statement in public areas, feature walls, and more. Summer Rain, Snow Beauty and Black Pearl are some of the 10 colors shared with the contrasting silk. View swatches SHADOW SILK Accenting horizontal colors craft a decorative, yet refined, woven look in Genon's Shadow Silk. These organic banded hues, across 25 colorways, create a dramatic silk and coordinate with Shadow Leaves. View swatches...

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winter mint...

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This tone is the perfect backdrop to neutral tones. We love this elegant wallpaper in tone on tone shades of green/blue. The walls and millwork painted out in blue/green gives this space a modern feel. Another way to bring in this fantastic wintery mind is in accessories such as these pillows. This teal like tones is more green than blue, giving it a rich luxurious look and feel.

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