Brooklyn-based interior designer Taylor Simon coined the “unexpected red theory” in a Tiktok video that she posted in January 2024. She also posted it in her instagram page at about the same time. The unexpected red theory is straightforward. She posits that when you put something red in a room,…
We’ve been seeing contrasting expert opinions (and we’re only halfway through the year) regarding white paint. Many feel that it’s alright to stick with what’s familiar—in this case, the color white—when one wants to have a home with a calm ambience. The Filipino’s enjoyment with the color white can’t be…
In the tropics, heat is a big concern so architects advise homeowners to use light colors for home exteriors. So do we in Boysen. The main reason is for external surfaces to minimize solar heat from entering the home, and painting exteriors with light colors can help with that. Light…
The YEARN color palette of the Boysen Color Trend 2026/2027 springs from the nostalgic longings for the good old days where life was simpler, safer, and more peaceful. It is a combination of the earthy colors of red, yellow, brown, and green. It’s a nod to the 70s hues, a…
Calling all our Northern Homies! Planning to repaint your room or having a home renovation soon? Perfect timing because Philconstruct Luzon starts tomorrow. Mark your calendars and make a list of all the things you still need to create your picture perfect home and let’s go! Philconstruct Luzon 2023 Philconstruct…
Boysen Color Trend 2026/2027 presents the TOUCH Palette. Under the overarching theme of Currents, this palette responds to the harshness of the world by returning to the soothing power of human connection. A subdued palette of browns, greens, and purples, these colors are inspired by the gentleness of tactile sensations.…
Boysen Color Trend 2026/2027 presents the YEARN Palette. Under the overarching theme of Currents, the colors in this palette expresses a longing for warmth and sincerity as a solace against the chaos of the world. Hence, classic earth tones and complementary cool colors compose the palette, representative of the tenderness…
Color capping and color drenching are interior design terms that are making the rounds in the industry today. These are two ways of painting a room that create different effects. I wrote about color drenching a while back. It means that surfaces in a room—walls, ceilings, doors, trims, baseboards—are coated…
Didn’t get to go to WORLDBEX 2022? It’s alright, we’ve got you. Here are some highlights from Boysen’s participation at the expo and the launch of our newest Color Library booth. The Color Library But Mini Participating in conventions and exhibitions is nothing new to Boysen. For the past few…
The TOUCH color palette of the Boysen Color Trend 2026/2027 is a soft, natural palette of gentle browns and greens with pale lavender accents. It’s a warm and inviting mix of colors that make for a comfortable and elegant home. A great combination would be the earthy, muted mushroom tone…
