Ever find yourself staring at a blank space in your living area? It could be the empty space right above your couch. Maybe, it’s that bare wall next to your bed. Perhaps, the wall right above your toilet? Whatever and wherever that space may be, you feel drawn to fill…
Terrazzo is the combination of chips—granite, quartz, marble, shell and glass—and a binder like epoxy resin or cement. This originated in Venice more than 500 years ago. It was considered then as a cheap building material because it was made of discarded marble chips from the production of big marble…
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…
안녕하세요! If you were able to read that, then this is probably the article for you. The Korean wave hit the Philippines almost a decade ago and it looks like it isn’t subsiding anytime soon! It all started with catchy pop tunes, addictive dance numbers, and tear-jerking dramas you binge-watch…
If you are thinking about renovating your home, buying one, building one, or even if you are in the early stages of daydreaming about your ideal home, mood boards are a good tool to get you going with all those ideas, wishes, nice-to-have and need-to-have things in your mind. I…
Readily available paint colors are super convenient. You just grab a container at the store, pay for your purchase, and you’re ready to start painting at home. But what if the color your heart is longing for isn’t on the shelves? Don’t fret, Boysen has your back. Here’s how and…
So you’re thinking of repainting your living space but can’t decide which color to choose. There’s just so many! Well, why not let the stars decide? No, not the astronomical or astrological stars. Though, you totally could if you want. I meant, like, celebrity stars. Just a few weeks back,…
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women out there, and to the men too who have embraced their feminine energy, that free-flowing, creative, expressive, nurturing, intuitive energy present in all of us. It’s that energy that we need now more than ever to protect our respective homes, as well…
How open are you to bringing brown into your home? I ask because, according to interior designers, you may be seeing a lot of it this year. This news can come as a bit of a surprise for some as brown isn’t the first hue that comes to mind when…
When I had my house renovated a few years back, I painted some large and key areas of the home in a stark white paint shade. I envisioned this Scandinavian, straight-out-of-Muji vibe for my home. I’d complete the look with a ton of wooden furniture, some lush, dark green plants,…
From developing eco-conscious products to practicing sustainable manufacturing processes, Boysen is a proud supporter of the environmental movement. This is why we are happy to celebrate World Wildlife Day this March 3! Today, we’re exploring wildlife in the Philippines and creating stunning color palettes inspired by vibrant local plants and…
I went to IKEA last weekend and felt excited when I saw the bright blue and yellow logo. IKEA is a personal favorite and I can spend hours in one. I wanted to check out this Manila branch, as well as buy some dish towels. I ended up with much…
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…