I have seen many friends shy away from the thought of having rooms with black-painted walls. So much more the thought of having black interiors for the entirety of their homes. I can’t blame them since black can either make or break any room design – too little of it may seem out of place while too much black may seem suffocating. This is why most of them tend to just play it safe with the go-to neutrals. But if you’re here to read about bold wall paint design ideas and…

Carol and Anthony have got another video tutorial they want to share with you. Watch this painting idea on how to give new life to this otherwise grungy old table. The Art of Découpage Découpage is the use of paper to decorate objects. It is an old craft believed to have come from Siberia to China before the 12th century. By the 18th century, artisans in Florence, Italy popularized this art form by combining it with other techniques. In this episode, Carol chose to do a patchwork design using different scraps of…

Metal folding chairs are commonplace, but there’s a way to make them stand out. Watch another of Boysen’s painting ideas brought to you by Carol and Anthony. Pep Up that Blah Folding Chair A folding chair is functional and practical but it can also be dull and uninteresting. Its popularity has made it so common and ordinary. You can find it in schools, gyms, offices, churches, beaches, concerts, camp grounds, cafés (pop-up or otherwise), and many other places. It’s been around since forever, well 15th-13th BC, if Wikipedia is accurate. BC!…

From heat wave to torrential rains, the roof of your home is your first line of defense from extreme weather. You need to choose a heavy duty roof paint to protect the roof that shelters you. Paint your roof with Boysen Roofgard, a long-lasting and corrosive resistant roof paint. Boysen Roofgard is a gloss acrylic water-based roof paint that protects and adheres to galvanized surfaces and concrete roof tiles. It is a durable paint that provides excellent UV resistance, which means it keeps its color better without fading compared to other…

We’ve got the latest Boysen paint colors from our Boysen Color Trend 2019 all in one space right here. Here are the videos of the four color palettes ENGAGE, ENABLE, ENLIGHTEN and ENCHANT. Watch the videos and feel the different color personalities. Which one fits you best? Color Palette ENGAGE There are no light neutrals in this palette. These Boysen paint colors are all strong, powerful and passionate. In living spaces, these hues create an unmistakable statement of movement and energy. Get this vibe in your kitchen pronto if you’re a social animal…

Here is newlyweds Carol and Anthony’s wall paint design for a DIY shiplap accent wall. This is the third episode so if you want to follow Carol and Anthony’s story, click on the links below. Starting a Life Together Make A Dream Home DIY Shiplap Accent Wall Wall Paint Design This paint design is more complicated than the other DIY accent walls we’ve shown in this blog. But it’s definitely doable if you’re the crafty type. This shiplap wall needs basic carpentry skills, or you can let the hardware or home depot…

I love books. So do many of my friends and family members. Here are painting ideas you can steal to give your beloved book collection pride of place. I can understand why Belle’s jaw dropped when the Beast gave her all the books in his library. But very few of us are princes and we don’t have those many books either, nor do we have cavernous home libraries for our books. What most of us actually have are reading nooks or spaces for a bookshelf that may have to double as…

The first thing I do when I get in the office is to grab a cup of coffee. That’s my routine. One morning, I realized that each of my workmates has his/her own coffee preferences. Some like it black or with cream, and some like it hot or cold.  I also noticed how the colors of the coffee vary depending on what you add to it. Mine is just black and sometimes it’s almost like creamy white for people who drink milk with coffee. Whether you like coffee or not (I…

Change is good. Here, we’re giving you several painting ideas on how you could use warm and cool colors effectively for your latest home makeover.  When plain white walls start to feel drab and boring, maybe it’s time you finally reconsider your love for a monochromatic look. Spice things up with warm and cool colors! Cool Colors for Resting Spaces As a rule, cool colors are well suited in resting places like the bedroom and the bathroom. These rooms are private spaces where you can freely relax and unwind. Painting your walls…

The ENABLE palette of  the Boysen Color Trend 2019 exudes that positive, dynamic energy that could uplift any space and heighten its positive vibes. The combination of light neutrals with saturated chroma colors gives a contemporary look to interiors. ENABLE Color Palette in Boysen Color Trend 2019 Creating a Boysen Color Trend involves a lot of research on social, economic, political trends in the different areas of human endeavor – like fashion, product design, political and social issues, and so on. That is the jump-off point for the Boysen Color Team.…

For this post, we’ll be giving you bedroom color ideas to spark your inner child, inspired by the dependable sponge friend of every generation. Are you ready, kids? Spongebob Squarepants is celebrating its 20 years in the limelight and truth be told, we still can’t get enough of it. Who doesn’t love SpongeBob? And Patrick Star? Who here has never ever thought of stealing the secret Krabby Patty formula? I can’t hear you. Pantone x Nickelodeon In commemoration of the show’s two decades of making people happy and bringing out the…

Most of us who move into a new home get excited about what needs to be done in terms of painting ideas for walls and other surfaces, what paint colors to choose, what ambience to have, what interior style is preferred at this point in our lives. Should we buy that sofa or do we spend more on the bed? If we’re not starting from scratch, what furniture and accessories do we keep and bring in from our previous homes? Are we open to contributions from family and friends? Young newlyweds…

Play this game and let us discover together what the favorite top three interior styles are in the country today. Just click at least three images that appeal to you. Let your voice be heard! Disclaimer: The color swatches on these interiors may not exactly match the actual paint colors. These are close color matches with available Boysen paint colors. Let your friends know about this fun survey. We will keep tracking for a month then give you an update of what the top 3 interior styles will be. Do come…

We always hear that one saying: “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!” Well, not in here you don’t. If you don’t like what you’re seeing, maybe it’s time to renovate the kitchen. Or you know, cook something delish to calm you down. Kitchens have always been a safe space to blow off some steam and put all your mixed emotions into something worthwhile (read: chocolate chip cookies.) Making food is always a good idea except for when you don’t feel the kitchen atmosphere. Maybe you don’t like…

Just married! Carol and Anthony moved into an apartment to start a new life together. What colors will they paint their walls? Follow this new webisode with many fresh DIY painting ideas for your home. More DIY Webisodes Here are the previous webisodes if you want to see more DIY painting ideas: DIY Diva Move on Max I <3 Me Carlo Comes Home The Concrete Couple Baby on Board Boarding Boys Bea’s BNB Online Oliver Honey Goes Healthy Subscribe to this blog to follow the story of newlyweds Carol and Anthony.…

Have you ever thought about how powerful and effective the Boysen Permacoat is? What if I tell you it can help you forget and move on? Watch this ⬇ Sadly, you can’t hide the pain and agony of a breakup but you can try and erase him from your life, figuratively and literally. Nah, just kidding. (Unless you really want to.) Boysen Permacoat is a 100% acrylic latex paint that hides flaws and imperfections on walls exceptionally well. It finishes painting jobs in fewer coats, yet lasts longer than other brands…

Of course, you can use dark colors in small spaces! Color rules are not set in stone. If you live in a small space or in a condo, you probably choose to paint your walls white to achieve an airy and bright atmosphere for your home. Although white is classy and timeless paint color, you should not be limited to it and its variation. You can still work with dark colors in small spaces. The next question is: “What dark paint colors can I use?” Fret not! We’re presenting you an…

To me, the best version of the hue purple is imagination. A vivid imagination. Have you ever had one of those days when you just want to drop the normal and go crazy with your outfit, your choice of coffee, your hair color or your art? You wake up one day and you imagine what your life would be like if you were a little braver, fiercer, and a lot more creative. So, you do it. You wear purple pants for the very first time, you ordered Ube Macchiato instead of…

The ENLIGHTEN palette is the most subdued palette in the Boysen Color Trend 2019. It is also my favorite because I want my surroundings to bring me calm, peace, serenity and a quiet comfort, and the subtle colors of this palette embody that. The Earth Colors of the Boysen ENLIGHTEN Palette A home is a sanctuary, a sacred space where we can be ourselves and be loved for who we are. It is a place of belonging, just like we belong to this planet Earth. The ENLIGHTEN palette has the earth…