Hygge is an integral part of Scandinavian culture that doesn’t have a direct translation in English. Loosely translated from Danish as “cosiness,” hygge is a cultural concept that doesn’t only describe the atmosphere of a place. It is also a state of mind when you feel comfortable, warm, and content,…
Let the Boysen yellow called Happy Face greet you a very good morning every day, rain or shine. Monday blues hit most people, much more so if the weekend was a sweet and carefree one. So what you’d need is a zap of pure sunshine in your kitchen while you…
Copenhagen is the capital of New Nordic cuisine, known for its use of fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Everyday ingredients like radishes, peas, and apples are prepared in unexpected ways and incorporated together with seafood and meat to create dishes that are both healthy and unbelievably flavorful. The meticulous presentation also…
When it comes to furniture and industrial design, Denmark is at the top of my list. Innovation, practicality, minimalism, and sustainability are some qualities that characterize Danish design. There is a museum in Copenhagen called the Designmuseum Danmark (literally translates to English as “Design Museum Denmark”) that showcases the best…
Ask any architect, interior designer, or contractor and they will readily tell you that one of the most expensive part of home building is the construction—and finishing—of the bathroom. Yes, the much used, and abused, banyo. You may be a young couple excited about starting a family, and looking forward…
What are personalized walls exactly? These are walls that you can call your own, where you can put your mark on, paint on it with whatever it is that you want to create, using colors that appeal to you and never mind the rest of the family (if you don’t…
So you were walking inside this ultra-chic store, and your eyes settle on this awesome piece of chair art by Philippe Starck, and you whisper to yourself, “Got to have that.” As you were pulling out your often-used checkbook, voila! … you unexpectedly wake up from your magnificent daydream! Oh…
So you’ve reached the point where you have earned and saved enough to buy a lot/property and you are in the process of having your first house done. You haven’t the slightest idea on how to go about it. Here’s a guide from a Contractor’s POV based on experiences and…
For the outdoorsy type who wants to bring the blues of Boracay and Bohol into your kitchen, here’s a brightly intense blue from the Boysen Color Trend 2017 called Rebel Yell. This is a kitchen for those people who may love food but do not want to spend too much…
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, opened in 1960 and considered to be one of Arne Jacobsen’s most iconic projects, is a metallic, rectangular tower seemingly out of place, jutting out among the low-lying buildings of Copenhagen. This building is designed by Arne Jacobsen, one of the most prominent Danish designers from…
Painting a wall a different color may just be a cosmetic facelift but it is arguably the most inexpensive way to achieve a radical makeover in your living spaces. To prove my point, look at the photos, and drag the arrows either left or right. Kitchen Home Office Living Room…
How do you want your dream home to look like? How do you create it? This process starts even before you found a place to buy. After going through the process of buying a home, there follows a time of creativity, fun, exploration, experimentation and the stresses that come along…
HAY is one of Denmark’s most reputable furniture brands, known for creating contemporary, sophisticated furniture at relatively affordable prices. Unlike most “fast” brands that have standard or trendy designs, HAY partners up with designers to create original pieces that are timeless and versatile. Because I’m a big fan of HAY,…
How do you style a bedroom and home office? This article was contributed by Jules Cruz. Her original post can be found here. Can you possibly furnish a home with all things SM Home? You sure can. And that was the challenge given to me by SM Home’s AVP for…
What do Crystal Sparkle, Barenaked and Basic Blend have in common? They are the light neutrals of Boysen Color Trend 2017. These colors can be counterpoints to the dark colors in the Color Trend 2017. They can also be used together to create a monochromatic palette. They can also stand alone…
Someone who identifies herself as part of the Millenial Generation or Gen Y once asked me how I handle my family’s finances, including strategies on saving and/or investing. I look back fondly at a time when I had just started working for a few years, and being in that life…
Living in the city, the noise never stops—the perpetual buzz of traffic, our countless interactions throughout the day, the nonstop activity. Then there’s the noise from our smart devices. Our phones keep us in constant connection with everyone we know, always a single tap away from bombarding ourselves with an…
Painters have their own language, and in Boysen we speak it. In celebration of the Buwan sa Wikang Pambansa, we’re sharing some of those Filipino words that painters use regularly at work. Mabuhay ang pintor! More words for this Pintor Wikapedia will be posted in the Boysen Facebook Page this…
The Boysen Color Trend 2017 has many blues – all bold, buoyant and beautiful. For this month’s SM Home’s Complete Your Home, Tom Castaneda, AVP Marketing, chose three: Rebel Yell Rebel Yell belongs to the palette Maximal. It has the bright, intense blue of lapis lazuli. Rebel Yell was used…