Everyone loves an underdog. I asked our resident blog graphic artist, Mira, to pick from the Boysen product brochures what she thought were some of the most underrated and overlooked paint colors. These are hues that may not be a homeowner’s first choice but, once you get to know them, find that they might just be what you were looking for all along. For Your Living Room Vibrant yellow may seem like a difficult color to work with, but we’re here to convince you otherwise. Sure, having it all over your…
We’re all about making your house a beautiful home here in Boysen. Aside from having a multitude of colors, we also have a lot of decorative paint finishes! For those looking for something extra, we suggest going for DECORe Classic, DECORe Perlescente, and Marmorino. Need something that looks more modern? Try Konstrukt Lunar Series! But, did you know that we also have a textured, water-based paint? Read more about Boysen Permatex below. What is Boysen Permatex? Boysen Permatex is a water-based, full-bodied paint that dries to a fine, rubbery coating that…
The 70s were uncertain times with inflation, high gas prices, leftist unrest, and heavy demonstrations. But it was also the time of the disco craze, platform shoes, spandex shorts, and polyester outfits. The smiley, which was made in the 60s gained mainstream consumer appeal in the 70s. Today’s Zoomers are resurrecting the 70s look by using retro lights in their homes. It’s the nostalgia and wanting to give their own twist to things from the past. Read Gen Z’s Home Spaces. The Shrooms are Back Pinterest predicted this trend for 2023.…
Hello, Lettie! Puwede po bang gamitin ang Konstrukt Permaplast K-201 High-Performance Acrylic Skimcoat sa fiber cement board to create a cement finish look? Thank you! From, Boysen User C Hello din, Boysen User C. Uso talaga ngayon ang faux cement finish, lalo na kapag gusto mo ma-achieve ang industrial interior design style na aesthetic. Masaya ako na naisip mong gumamit ng Konstrukt Permaplast K-201 High-Performance Acrylic Skimcoat! Pero, unfortunately, hindi ito recommended na gamitin sa fiber cement board. Pang kongkretong pader lang siya. Sayang dahil maganda talaga siya kung gusto mo…
What’s the color of summer for you? For me, it’s definitely yellow. This bright and happy color is the epitome of warm sunshine and cool refreshing drinks. Yellow is the color associated with hope, laughter, warmth, and energy. With this humidity? I can definitely use some of that! Bjorn Again We all start our day with a shower. Well, at least, I’m hoping so. It washes away the “warmth” and grogginess of having been in bed for 6 hours. (8, if you’re one of the lucky ones.) Make sure to wake…
An architecture and interior design trend shows that brutalism is making its way back into the scene. Brutalism belongs to the modern architecture of the 20th century that evolved from the Bauhaus movement of the early 20th century. Bauhaus focused on simplicity and functionalism and made use of concrete and glass. Brutalism, on the other hand, emerged in mid-20th century, and used the rawness of concrete to create powerful, massive, and monolithic buildings that looked imposing with their rigid shapes, monochromatic color schemes (usually gray), rough surfaces and geometric forms. The…
Priorities shift when you’ve got a family. You’re not just thinking about yourself anymore but also the other people in your home. For safe and reliable paint products for your household, consider these from Boysen: 1. Boysen Healthy Home As much as possible, we want to minimize the hazards our loved ones are exposed to, especially if when there are kids and elderly at home. Enter Boysen Healthy Home. You won’t have to worry about repainting room walls when the product you’re using is odor-less and antibacterial. With Boysen Healthy Home,…
We often get inquiries about a clear topcoat that can be used to provide a surface with a glossy, protective finish. Many wrongly assume that Boysen Clear Acrylic Emulsion is the answer—it’s not. However, there is something that just might be right for the job: Boysen Acrytex Clear Coat. What is Boysen Acrytex Clear Coat Boysen Acrytex Clear Coat is used as a clear coat protection for bricks, natural stone, masonry, and wooden surfaces. It’s an acrylic solvent-based coating and, like the rest of the products in the Acrytex line up,…
People love convenience, good deals, stylish looks, accessibility, which is why Ecommerce platforms are proliferating. More and more brands are offering their goods online to cater to the demands of today’s customer. That includes furniture stores. Fast furniture is defined as relatively inexpensive and mass-produced. You see them everywhere in brick and mortar stores as well as in online shops. They usually come as flat packs and have to be assembled. There are those though that don’t have to be assembled but you will know that those are fast furniture if…
One thing that’s great about getting married in the Philippines is that we have a ton of beautiful locations to choose from. From the cold forested mountains of Baguio, sleek city skylines of Bonifacio Global City, and, of course, our awe-inspiring beaches! Planning a destination beach wedding soon? Here are some decor, pegs, and wedding color palettes to make your planning easier. Ceremony Styling https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVhnPjLq2o/ Instead of going for a more traditional church wedding, bring your ceremony straight to the sandy shores of the beach! Make use of more natural elements…
We’ve talked about products you can use for different areas around the house like your roof deck and metal gate. Now let’s go over Boysen paints recommended by our Technical Service Department for your wooden kitchen cabinets. Check these out: 1. Boysen Quick Drying Enamel For painting on high-touch wooden surfaces like kitchen cabinets, you just can’t go wrong with go-to bestseller Boysen Quick Drying Enamel. It’s durable, so whatever you paint will look good for a long time. It has good hiding, so you don’t have to worry about those…
Still another interior design trend called Avant Basic is currently making waves. It started out as the It Girls’ favorite fashion style in 2021, which spilled over into interior design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LISA SAYS GAH (@lisasaysgah) Swirly dresses, mad prints, floral knits—this style is not afraid of colors or patterns. It’s FOMO. It’s a mix of cuts, shapes, styles, generational influences. It’s vintage or not. It’s mixing patterns or not. It’s definitely bright and quirky color combinations though. Those who want to…
Hello, Lettie. One of the posts on your blog talked about Boysen fan decks. I know they can be ordered but I want to know if there’s a way to view them online. Thanks! From, Boysen User D — Hi, Boysen User D! If you don’t have the Boysen app on your phone yet, now is the time to get it! The Boysen app has a “Color Collection” section where you can view our paint swatches and fan decks. As you may already know, Boysen has four fan decks and these…
Rain is the enemy when you’re planning on painting your home exteriors. That being said, there are some things you still need to keep in mind when you’re painting under the sweltering heat of the summer sun. Heed these tips to help avoid paint problems and make working outside during tag-init a little more bearable. 1. Thin Paint When Necessary When the temperature gets too hot, certain paints can thicken due to increased evaporation. Solvent-based paints in particular are prone to this. Paint that’s too thick can be more difficult to…
You can’t just power through stress, anxiety, and a burn out. It’s time to take concrete steps in creating a more well-balanced life. Let’s carve out some time for ourselves and create a space for wellness with the BREATHE Color Palette. Baby Steps Thoughts keeping you up at night? Make journaling a habit. Identify and acknowledge each and every emotion that’s raging inside you with a pen and paper. Write down what’s been bothering you and let it all out. Sometimes, the act of just solidifying these abstract feelings in your…
The Milan Design Week, the biggest design event in the world, took place last 17 to 23 April 2023. 2023’s themes shed light on sustainable design, innovative materials, urban regeneration and artificial intelligence as a tool to sit side-by-side with man-made design, rather than replace it. – Saskia O’Donoghue, Euronews There are several themes but one that I find interesting is the use of sustainable materiality. The feature image shows a red brown rammed earth wall. This is an ancient technique of making building materials using compacted soils. It has been…
Some things are easy to learn but hard to practice. Childhood gives many good examples. As my classmates and I crossed out the pictures of “junk food” in our science books, we were greeted by vendors right outside the school gates selling the very same at dismissal time. Always enticing. Always hard to resist. Among others, the vendors sold the smallest packs of tsitsirya, cold cups of iskrambol, and, of course, candy of all sorts. My favorite was the sour gummy kind. As grown-ups, candy isn’t around in our life so…
Who are Gen Z and how are they designing their home spaces? Gen Z are those born from 1995 to 2010, or those who are 13 to 28 years old this year. This post is for those who are living in their own homes, who have carte blanche to change their bedrooms in their parents’ houses, who are renting an apartment, condo, or bed space. The Gen Z interior style for their home spaces has been written about in this recent post. defining this group’s aesthetics as maximalist, colorful, and eco-conscious.…
Summertime is one of the best seasons to repaint or renovate your house in. It’s much easier to repaint the interiors and exteriors of your home in nice, sunny weather. Looking for some paint and color inspiration? Drop by Philbex Davao and check out Boysen’s latest products and colors! Philbex Davao 2023 Philbex Davao, a construction expo with over 100 suppliers, will be held on May 11 to 14, 2023. That’s from Thursday to Sunday. It’s happening in the SMX Convention Center Davao which is conveniently located inside SM Lanang. So…