I don’t know about you but Valentine’s Day is a pretty big deal here in the Philippines. Wouldn’t you agree? But in countries like South Korea, this unofficial holiday actually has spin-offs! White Day is celebrated on March 14, a month after Valentine’s. It’s a day where the guys who…
The movement for slow living has been gaining traction ever since the world went on hiatus more than a year ago. There has been a greater focus on what is natural and organic, and less for digital pursuits. We’re living in a world filled with constant alerts and fast-paced animated…
Home is home, even if it’s a tiny condo or apartment. As long as you have a place to call your own, where you belong, where you can be yourself, where you feel safe and comfortable, where you can rest and replenish your energy for another day ahead, you are…
I love the weather we have here in the Philippines. Yes, sometimes I do wish we could experience the beauty of autumn or the coziness of winter. However, I’d still prefer our tropical weather. I love me some sunshine! But being situated near the equator, we have some really hot…
If you have not visited our Instagram page, click here to check it out. We’ve got a lot of color and design inspirations there too. Here are 10 Boysen Instagram posts which are a personal favorite. These are photos of beautiful interiors which are worthy to use as pegs for…
Prefab means prefabricated, not prefabulous, although prefabricated homes can also be fabulous. A prefab home is a structure where parts are made in a factory and which are put together on site, like a jigsaw puzzle to be simplistic about it. The construction industry suffered a blow last year because…
This is the fourth and last post for our series on National Women’s Month, and it is about the colors of the archetype (personality type) Sage. I conducted an informal survey with women I know and I got many deliberate answers. At first, I categorized the answers using generations, i.e.,…
During a painting renovation, color usually tops the list for priorities. But if health and safety are also included in your list of things to consider, you should definitely use Boysen EcoPrimer in your painting system. What is Boysen EcoPrimer? It is an eco-friendly acrylic water-based primer for concrete and…
Whether you’re going for a modern concrete look or a rustic cottage aesthetic, Konstrukt Lunar Series is the perfect match for you. It’s a collection of 9 faux finishes that uses regular Konstrukt products like skimcoats and renders! Can’t seem to make up your mind? Honestly though, I don’t think…
March is National Women’s Month in the Philippines and we have written three of the four posts about the female spirit. This third post is about the colors of the Nurturer archetype (personality type). I conducted an informal survey with women I know and I got many deliberate answers. At…
We’ve reached the last industrial design finish under the Konstrukt Lunar Series—the Kohl Finish. As a recap, this series features 9 different decorative finishes that can all be achieved by using standard Konstrukt products. Yes, while Konstrukt is known for its surface preparation materials, the same items can actually also…
March is National Women’s Month in the Philippines and we will be writing about the female spirit in the coming weeks to celebrate women. This second post (in a series of four) is about the colors of the Creator archetype (personality type). I conducted an informal survey with women I…
March is National Women’s Month in the Philippines and we will be writing about the female spirit in the coming weeks to celebrate women. This first post (in a series of four) is about the colors of the Explorer archetype. I googled the question “what do women want,” and expected…
Planning to do some renovation or construction soon? Konstrukt has got your back with the various surface preparation materials they have under their belt. They have the usuals like skimcoats and renders that do wonders prior to painting. But, the same products can also be used as a decorative finish…
The world celebrated the UN World Wildlife Day last March 3 to raise awareness for the world’s wild animals and plants. Awareness for their plight should be constant so we are using this post to highlight four endangered animals in the world today by showcasing their colors. If you are stumped…
Birthstones are gems that are associated with each month of the year. In ancient civilizations, these jewels were thought to possess some sort of mystic power that would bring the bearer forms of good luck. I’m not surprised though. They all look very pretty. Why wouldn’t they bring in some…
White and bright kitchens have been everywhere the last ten years, but that’s about to change according to Gatts (Founder of Beam and Bloom Interiors). “White will never completely go out of style, as it’s a true classic, but we’re seeing a move away from all white and bright and…
The basic necessities for online learning to work are a robust internet connection and a gadget for each student to be able to attend online classes. Another challenge for parents (and children) is to make a place in the home into a child’s learning space. I asked a mother of three…
Konstrukt is the go-to brand for surface preparation products like skimcoats and renders. But, did you know that these same products can also be applied for a modern concrete look? We’ve recently launched the Konstrukt Lunar Series. It’s a collection of 9 cement faux finishes that uses standard Konstrukt products.…