How would you like to come back to a home that feels joyful, playful, and a lot of fun to live in? So set aside those aspirational or picture-perfect looks that take a lot of effort to accomplish just because you’d like to post them on social media. Instead embrace…
Doing paint estimation, getting your tools and paint in order, and a little light reading on the Boysen Tutorials section of this blog are some of the things to do to prepare for a paint project. Add one more task: to see what the weather is going to be like.…
This video on dressing up your dresser is the first of four videos about how to style a scandi space. Watch the video showing an easy, step-by-step process on how to prettify an old, hand me down dresser. If you get one like this, make it fit modern interiors and…
Want to wow your houseguests? Take your interiors up a notch with the BLOOM palette from the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection. “BLOOM is a sophisticated palette of an unexpected color combination of pinks, blues, and a dollop of mustard. Painting this palette in your interiors is a fearless statement…
Go to any hardware and home depot store near you and for sure you’ll spot rows upon rows of the familiar green and yellow packaging of Boysen paints. Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that they’re available in different packaging variants as well! We have product packaging ranging from small 1/4…
Shopping platforms, online and brick and mortar stores, Tiktok, IG, FB, Pinterest—wherever you look, you will find pastels. They are everywhere coloring many things like clothes, furniture, home appliances, accessories, food, packaging, even cars or the traditionally steely-looking IT devices. Colors—like pale lemon, sky blue, baby pink, pistachio green, mint,…
Storing leftover paint for use another day is a wise move. You avoid wastage and get the most bang for your buck. There’s a catch though. You get to use it again provided that the container was properly sealed and stored, and your leftover paint does not exhibit signs that…
Another color palette in Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 is BLOOM. It is a surprising and sophisticated paint color palette that is made up of mostly vibrant colors. The mix is unexpected but the colors can work well together. This color palette is for the bold among us. Most people would…
Coastal Grandmother! Does it sound like something you’ve heard before? It’s making waves all over the internet and social media! If you haven’t, no need to feel left out. This is your crash course to the tastefully decorated and impeccably dressed world of the Coastal Grandmother and how you can…
Nothing spells cozy quite like curling up in bed with the soft and gentle pitter-patter of rain on your windows. The earth seems to sigh with relief upon the onset of the rainy season, a respite from the scorching hot summer days we’ve had for months. With rainy days ahead,…
Some moms and dads choose neutral colors for kid’s rooms as they’re able to grow with their child. But let’s face it, creams and off-whites are far from being fun colors. Sure, they’re “practical” but they could also be quite boring, especially for kids. “Kids thrive in colorful spaces and…
I did a very, VERY informal survey about what people don’t like in home interiors. The survey is so informal that I didn’t have a sampling survey, much less a survey population. Having said that, let me just call it a simple Q&A of random individuals who crossed my path.…
When you think of painting, does the word “math” come to mind, too? Unfortunately, repainting your home involves a lot of math. And I’m not just talking about computing prices and budgets! Did you know that there’s a certain science needed in calculating the right amount of paint product for…
Inspect the packaging label of a paint product and you’ll notice it will specify if the paint is meant for interior surfaces, exterior surfaces, or both. As a newbie to the painting world, you might be wondering why this has to matter so much. Simply put, manufacturers formulate paint products…
“It is the same with people as it is with riding a bike. Only when moving can one comfortably maintain one’s balance.” That’s a translation of Einstein’s quote in a letter to his son Eduard that I saw two decades ago. I go back to it every time I’m in…
We here at Boysen HQ work with colors all day. And, we weren’t lying when we said our favorite color is, well, all of them. No color gets left behind. What’s another group of people that are huge fans of color (and inclusivity)? The LGBT community! In celebration of Pride…
With all the noise we have to contend with in today’s world, being presented with something simple, clean, and easy-to-use—whether it be a website you are navigating, an airbnb rental for a weekend getaway, or your very own home—makes for a less stressful and pleasant experience. Enter minimalism, the art…
So you’ve gotten yourself a freshly painted wall only to find out that the color isn’t exactly the same as the one you saw in the store. You check the paint label. Yup, it’s exactly the same code and name. What went wrong? Well, my friend, this could be a…
Who wouldn’t want a cozy spot to slowly sip coffee on weekend mornings? Just because your dining space is limited doesn’t mean you can’t make it look stunning. A bit of paint can go a long way, especially in small areas. Consider the beautiful paint colors from Boysen included in…