Benjamin Moore officially named its “Color of the Year” Blue Nova describing the hue as “Violet and blue coming together in this elevated, sumptuous hue.” According to House Beautiful, it’s described as a blend of blue with violet, an evocative tone that brings to mind the...
Category: Favorite Paints
Engage in Sage-Color Spotlight October Mist
posted by: Tobie Hand
March 9, 2023
October Mist is a serene sage green with a gorgeous balance of green and gray. Although it has gray undertones, it is a warm and soothing tone. The color has a calming presence and can be used in any room in your home. I hope...
Interior Color Spotlight-Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy
posted by: Tobie Hand
December 10, 2022
Hale Navy is a true designer’s favorite, reflecting a perfect balance of cool and warm undertones. It is a transitional color that works well with almost any combination of colors and it is beautiful in every space. Hale Navy is exquisite in an office-study space...
Top Five Cream Paint Colors That Will Work Beautifully in Any Interior Space
posted by: Tobie Hand
November 11, 2022
The color cream is one of my absolute favorite colors for interior paint. I actually have my entire upstairs painted in Benjamin Moore’s Rich Cream. It is an enjoyable, relaxing hue that pairs well with almost any color or scheme. I hope you enjoy my...
Paint Color Spotlight: My Top 10 Favorite Red Paint Front Door Colors
posted by: Tobie Hand
October 26, 2022
Red doors are a fun and timeless classic way to impact your home’s exterior. I have been looking for the perfect shade for my home. I found several selections that I believe are “can’t miss” reds, used by amazingly talented designers and builders. In the...
Top 5 Dark Gray Paint Colors to Create the Most Handsome Interior Spaces
posted by: Tobie Hand
June 27, 2022
Dark Gray is always stunning and it is trending very heavily this year. I thought I would share a few of my designer favorites. I hope you enjoy my top five dark gray paint color choices. Kendall Charcoal HC-166 is part of Benjamin Moore’s gorgeous...
My Top 6 White Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinets
posted by: Tobie Hand
March 8, 2022
An outdated kitchen can be completely transformed with a fresh coat of beautiful white paint. I have chosen six of my favorite soft whites with lovely examples from some of my favorite designers. Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee is a beautiful, soft, warm white paint color. It...
Orange Color Spotlight-Charlotte’s Locks
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 20, 2022
I have always been drawn to the color orange, especially deep, strong orange hues. The festive color reminds me of Fall, Harvest, Halloween, a new fresh school year. Orange can also be a wonderful color for our interiors but it can be tricky. Farrow and...
My Favorite Black Paints-Tricorn Black
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 13, 2022
Sherwin Williams’ Tricorn Black is a beautiful, lush neutral black. The hue is such a rich and stable black, it is perfect as accents on ceilings, walls, kitchen islands, and cabinetry. It works beautifully almost anywhere! I love this dining room by the House of...
My 3 Favorite Farrow and Ball Stone Grays for Kitchen Cabinets
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 7, 2022
I absolutely love stone grays on kitchen cabinets. It is such a refined handsome look for a kitchen. Stone gray works beautifully with stainless appliances. It also balances perfectly with whites, especially against white natural stones and tiles. It also flows handsomely with wood tones....