Color can change the size, shape, and volume of a room. It can also change the mood in a room. This is the reason why paint is considered by architects, interior designers, and homeowners as one of the most effective tools that you can use to make or change the…
Step aside, neutrals—pink is here to party! Barbiecore interiors are turning modern homes into vibrant playgrounds where walls dressed in shades of pink steal the spotlight. Gone are the days of timid beige. Today, pink is not just a color, it’s an attitude. Color Psychology: Pink for Warmth, Joy, and…
Did you know the colors in your home can affect your pets’ moods? Just like for us humans, our furry companions respond to the environment around them, including the shades on the walls. Some pets, like dogs, see colors differently, so choosing the right hues can make your home feel…
Boysen came out with a set of cards ages ago that depicted 60 things to know about paint and colors. For this post, I would like to write about contrasting colors, also known as complementary colors, in home interiors. If you want to learn about color theory, it is best…
Challenges are part of life. For many of us Pinoys, more so than ever with the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the Visayas in September, and the typhoons that made landfall one after the other in November that caused floods which inundated towns and cities. All three—the earthquake, Typhoon…
Figuring out how to make a room cooler is one of the things we think about when transforming our rooms, especially since work from home (WFH) and online class set-ups have been made more common. When I was in elementary school, classes were only suspended due to strong rains and…
Massive transitions, man-made and natural, have been occurring throughout the world in the past months. Even more turbulent events have happened since a few days ago. There are many situations that seem to be balanced precariously, and we don’t know what flashpoints could ignite conflagrations. As ordinary citizens, what can…
If you’re a subscriber to the blog—first of all, thank you. I’m sure you’re finding great value with the room paint ideas and how-to guides we’re sharing. If there’s something we also love to share, it’s different color palettes you can use for designing your home. But what are color…
Color psychology, to put it simply, is the study of how colors affect our mood and behavior. For example, how would you think you would feel if you spent an hour in a room with all its walls painted a bold red? Likely restless after a while! Color psychology also…
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase “hit the ground running,” which could mean embracing new projects (also the new year) with full-on energy and enthusiasm, among other things. It was a phrase bandied about during my time at corporate, together with the widely revered multi-tasking and those KPIs (key performance…
