Brooklyn-based interior designer Taylor Simon coined the “unexpected red theory” in a Tiktok video that she posted in January 2024. She also posted it in her instagram page at about the same time. The unexpected red theory is straightforward. She posits that when you put something red in a room,…
Combining art with hide and seek, the game Meccha Chameleon has been viral recently, and most Filipinos can’t stop associating it with Boysen. Painting yourself to blend in the background has netizens getting reminded of the classic commercials, where painters use a white paint color to hide from someone they…
Filipinos are known to bathe once or twice a day to beat the heat and humidity. Even on cooler months like December and January, the habit is so ingrained that we still do our daily ablutions. This is a reason why the bathroom is a very important room in a…
A white paint color on your walls is just hard to match. It’s versatile, making it the perfect canvas to unleash your creativity when designing your personal spaces. Though if you’re in the #TeamPuti camp, you should definitely think about the features in a paint that you would want for…
If you’re browsing through the products on our website, you may have read that certain paint products have good alkali resistance. What does this mean exactly? No, it’s not just a marketing ploy to make a product look like it’s packed with features. Every phrase and wording in each product…
I just learned a new word—sleepmaxxing, a viral wellness trend that takes good, old-fashioned sleep hygiene to an extreme. It was coined in late 2024 and gained viral traction in 2025. I am, therefore, almost 2 years late. Like anything viral and trendy nowadays, proponents get almost obsessive about behavioral…
In partnership with leading paint companies around the world, Boysen Paints participates in Nova Paint Club’s Cool Roof, Smart Choice campaign, advocating for white roofs as a scalable solution for urban heat and climate change. Cool roof technology addresses the need for more comfortable homes and buildings amidst rising temperatures.…
The scent of natural oil drifting in the air. The tickle of bath salts on your skin. The tune of relaxing bossa nova playing from a (waterproof) speaker. What else can complete the holistic experience of an indulgent bath? How about including organic and wooden furnishing for a space to…
I wrote about the 3 Fs—Function, Flow, and Feeling—three basic principles that interior designers use to guide them when they are designing a space. You can find it in this post. https://www.myboysen.com/the-fundamentals-foundation-of-a-successful-space/ As mentioned, if you have the budget to bring in an interior designer for a build or a…
A few months ago, Lettie responded to an inquiry frequently sent to our social media channels, with contractors and homeowners asking about floor paints they can use for sports facilities. https://www.myboysen.com/paint-techtalk-with-lettie-paints-for-a-pickleball-court/ More and more people are now getting into an active lifestyle for health reasons. Some also get into sports…
People are moving away from a hedonistic lifestyle to one which is full of meaning and purpose rather than pleasure. We appreciate having more time to ourselves, unstructured and uninterrupted, to pursue authentic connections and transformative experiences. https://youtu.be/AA2fU5YDdms Picture this. It is the delight of waking up without an alarm…
Which is better at preventing mold growth in homes? Concrete walls or drywall? This question comes to mind now that the rainy season is in full swing. Moist and humid weather will occur more frequently, creating environments for mold and mildew to thrive. These fungal foes bring an unpleasant smell…
The months have whooshed by with the speed of a bullet train that we now find ourselves in the middle of 2026, still hurtling towards destinations unknown. It wasn’t so long ago that we talked about Cloud Dancer, the Pantone color of this year. which the company described as “lofty…
Boysen Color Trend 2026/2027 presents the TOUCH Palette. Under the overarching theme of Currents, this palette responds to the harshness of the world by returning to the soothing power of human connection. A subdued palette of browns, greens, and purples, these colors are inspired by the gentleness of tactile sensations.…
For the first time ever, Worldbex Services International will hold its first installment of the Philippine Building and Construction Expo (PHILBEX) in Iloilo. According to Worldbex, “the construction and design sector of the Western Visayas region has consistently demonstrated a strong potential for growth,” with the Iloilo leg of Philbex…
With the hot days and warm nights that make most of us wilt in heat and humidity, having a Zen den would be a lovely luxury. Watch this video and feel the vibe. https://youtu.be/CIqI2jcD6yE The Stillness of Zen After last week’s bedroom moodboard video that talked about a blissful escape,…
A potential Boysen Cool Shades user thinks of applying a midcoat of a different product to prevent the primer from bleeding over. Lettie responds with a clarification on this idea. Dear Lettie, I want to paint my roof with Boysen Cool Shades, priming first with Boysen Red Oxide Metal Primer.…
Boysen Color Trend 2026/2027 presents the YEARN Palette. Under the overarching theme of Currents, the colors in this palette expresses a longing for warmth and sincerity as a solace against the chaos of the world. Hence, classic earth tones and complementary cool colors compose the palette, representative of the tenderness…
It’s not just blue. It’s cerulean. Today’s not the first time this memorable line is referenced in the blog. It comes from The Devil Wears Prada, an iconic movie that hit theatres exactly ten years ago, with its sequel being released just this year. It’s a line that certainly resonates…