On top of other factors like interior design style, furnishing, and personal preference, you also have to consider the direction your room is facing when picking wall paint. Why? It’s simple—the position of the sun, whether it’s coming from the north, south, east, or west, affects the colors in your…
How many people here have included exercise as a part of their new year’s resolutions? ? ? ? How many of you guys have stuck to exercising most days of the week since the start of the year? ? If you’re like me (and a million other people, I bet),…
We know there are those of you out there who love color and paint as much as we do. And there’s nothing quite like the feeling of browsing through paint colors—whether you’re purchasing for a project or just looking, it doesn’t matter. There’s just something so satisfying and even calming…
#TeamPuti not your cup of tea? For those who want walls in darker hues, you’ve come to the right place (which is MyBoysen.com, of course). We’ve got pegs for whether you’re looking to create a moody space or a maaliwas one but with dark walls (yes, it’s possible!). Below are…
There are people in the world whose work is to create new products that address today’s interior design and architectural demands. Either they improve existing materials and add more features that would bring more benefits to users, or create new materials that address not only the needs of clients but…
We’ve tackled common mistakes when painting on the topic of paint compatibility and home repairs. Now, we’re going over slip-ups DIY painters usually make when it comes to painting tools—particularly with rollers and brushes. Get smart and dodge these rookie errors: Mistake #1: Using Low-Quality Rollers and Paint Brushes What…
Do you know what your love language is? Google it! It’s a really helpful insight to how we prefer to receive and give love to our significant others, our friends, and our families. There are 5 love languages: words of affirmation, physical touch, receiving gifts, quality time, and acts of…
MAISON&OBJET is one of the three major interior design trade fairs in Europe, and France’s most important. For January 2022, the spotlight was called “New Luxury”: a choice between “Uber Luxury” or “Lux Populis.” The former “combines fine crafts with new technology, with one foot in the past and the…
What would Tokyo or Amsterdam be like as colors? Ponder no more because Boysen has the answers laid out in its fan decks and swatches. Here are Boysen paint colors with paint names of places around the world. Feel free to take them home! Cebu Seas BM-0163 Our first stop…
The Color Library by Boysen has been open for a few months now. We’ve been compiling the most commonly asked questions we get through our social media pages. (Follow us on Facebook and Instagram if you haven’t yet!). If you’re gearing up for a visit in our concept store, read…
We all want natural light streaming in through our windows. Sometimes though, especially if you live in populated Metro Manila, your living space doesn’t allow for it. If this is you, don’t fret. We’ve got a tip that can give you that maaliwalas feel even without the sunlight: Cheat it…
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. We are again surrounded by the undying symbol and designated colors for love and romance. Printed on chocolate packaging, decorated on cakes, and as emojis all over social media, it’s impossible to go through Valentine’s Day without seeing hearts in varying shades of red…
Stumped for some last minute date ideas for Valentine’s Day? You know the drill. Restaurants and bars will be fully-booked. Also, there’s going to be some heavy traffic for sure. Furthermore, most of us are still not comfortable going out and about during a pandemic! I hear you. Honestly, I’m…
Now is a good time as any, as many of us are gearing up for Valentine’s Day, to discuss this interior design trend called vintage romanticism. This is for interiors that channel the romantic and soft side in us. It’s that style that reminds us of the warm, inviting, and…
Have you ever heard of the phrase “Eat the rainbow?” No, not a literal rainbow. Though, that does sound pretty cool. Everyday, we’re bombarded with different health facts and hacks. It’s getting pretty hard to keep up, honestly. So, let’s keep it simple. Buckling down for your weekly meal prep?…
We like to keep our homes in tip-top shape. No one likes discovering that something around the house isn’t as it should be. Worse, fixing problems is already a hassle on its own so don’t top it off with even more headaches! Avoid these common mistakes when trying to solve…
January is over, the first month of the year has gone. February is here and I’m placing the spotlight on paint colors that are dainty and delightful. If you’re feeling tense and stressed, this is where you need to be. Get nestled in comfy colors to remind yourself that it’s…
The worlds of fashion and interior design influence each other. Let’s look at some of the fashion trends that will come out in spring/summer 2022 and see how these could influence interior design, especially as regards colors. Spring/summer 2022 collections presented by designers in New York, London, Milan, and Paris…