You may see images of Solarpunk architecture—sweeping biophilic shapes incorporating flora inside the structure, new building materials, and innovative technology that create sustainable, adaptive environments. While we are caught up with substandard builds and ghost projects, it is very difficult to even think of having a home designed with the…
In 2019, I wrote about cohousing or co-living, a growing trend at the time. Today in the Philippines, this is now part of the landscape for digital nomads and young professionals. Multigenerational living is also becoming increasingly popular, driven especially by younger Boomers and Gen X. The Covid pandemic is…
Holding a special place in Boysen’s heart is the Philippine Eagle. Look closely and you’ll see that the bird on the iconic Boysen logo is actually of the Haring Ibon. Now, through the Angat Sa Lahat! campaign, Boysen continues to strengthen its support for the conservation of the Philippines’ fierce…
The key to a good painting finish is in the surface preparation. From neutralizing new concrete to correcting imperfections, a paint product can only look good when applied on a well-prepped surface. For your home goals of having a perfect, gorgeous wall, go for high-quality skimcoats. Give yourself the guarantee…
Good day, Lettie. My new roof is covered with dark grey asphalt shingles. Can I apply Cool Shades? I’m also thinking of mixing Reflecting White and Shady Grey to get a light grey color. Will this work? Thank you. From, Boysen User B — Hi, Boysen User B. Yes, you…
We talk a lot in this blog about trending colors and interior design styles. But we don’t expect you to jump on the bandwagon, which is why we usually say to know yourself well and how you live, then create the best home for you. Years ago, I wrote about…
It seemed like in just a matter of days, the cool air from December to January changed to the hot breeze in mid-February. Now that we are in March, and in what is officially considered as summer in the Philippines, the heat while still bearable is climbing just as humidity…
Have you touched your walls recently? Probably not, but it does help to do it once in a while. It makes you check the condition of your finishes and see if there are issues that are present. Some of them include powdering on paints that you wouldn’t really want to…
Christmas traffic jams. Christmas shopping and sales. Christmas parties. Nowadays, these are the things that punctuate this merry season. With that said, there still exists enduring and truly Pinoy elements that color our Christmas culture. Parol A prominent symbol of a Pinoy Christmas is the parol. The parol, whose name…
During this Holy Week, we’d like to present two sombre hues from the Alchemy palette of the Boysen Color Trend 2024-25. These colors are dark and dramatic, and can be a way to bring in a more enclosed and intimate atmosphere to a space. The Alchemy palette is a paint…
