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Colour of the Year 2021
Get inspired with Benjmamin Moore's Colour of the Year 2021 Agean Teal 2136-40. Visit paintshop.ca to see the entire Colour Trend... (Read more)
Brighten Your Basement with These Paint Colours
Whether it’s an apartment, a family room or a ‘man cave’, a shot of colour can brighten your basement living space and... (Read more)
Deck Stain Colour Trends 2020
Summer is almost here and Paint Shop customers have plenty of questions about 2020 deck stain colour... (Read more)
Let the Sun Shine In: Light Control Window Fabric Options
As much as we crave it, direct sunlight is dangerous to our décor, making floors and ... (Read more)
Laminate Flooring Trends 2020
Every year, the Paint Shop design team gets an up-close preview from flooring suppliers of where the design trends are... (Read more)
7 Ways To Refresh Your Home Without Breaking The Bank
Changing up the look of your home doesn’t need to be expensive. There are several things you can... (Read more)
Using Non-Traditional Holiday Colours in Your Home
This holiday season, step away from the traditional reds and greens and try something new. Maybe something... (Read more)
Pinterest Christmas Kids Crafts
Christmas is a great time for creating memories and spending time with family. You can do both at once by making ornaments... (Read more)
5 Gift Ideas For The DIYer On Your List
We all know that person who always has a project on the go, or the person who would rather build it than... (Read more)
How to Make Your Home Cozy With Colour
Comfort and joy. It’s getting close to that time of the year, but we’re not talking about Christmas... (Read more)
How A Rug Can Add Comfort And Warmth To Your Home
Rugs are wonderful for defining a space and anchoring a room, and something patterned can add that extra layer of color and... (Read more)
Colour of the Year 2020
A fresh palette. A revitalized spirit. A soft, rosy hue blooming with potential. Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2020 is First Light... (Read more)
Decorator Faves: Kitchen Island Colour Choices
We asked our decorators what colours they see as being solid choices for a kitchen island. Here's what they suggested.... (Read more)
Six Tricks for a Glamping Fix
Glamour camping. Is there really such a thing? Yes! All you need are a couple of personal, unexpected touches to customize a... (Read more)
Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colours – Top Reds
Warm, bright and energetic, red is a motivating colour, even known to even stir the appetite. But like a rich desert, too... (Read more)
#TrendAlert: Go Faux With Wood-Look Flooring
Advanced printing techniques can now produce realistic wood grains and textures for a real-wood look with added benefits you won't get from... (Read more)
#TrendAlert: Accent Walls
From playful patterns to all-out glitter, give your space the accent wall of your dreams with these DIY-friendly... (Read more)
#TrendAlert: Jewel Tones
Changing your wall colour is a fast and easy way to update your space and incorporate the latest home and style trends.... (Read more)
Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colours – Top Yellows
Warm, bright and energetic, red is a motivating colour, even known to even stir the appetite. But like a rich desert, too... (Read more)
Colour Inspired Cocktails Your Guests Will Love
Be the host with the most! Ring in the New Year with these festive Benjamin Moore colour-inspired cocktails and keep your party... (Read more)
New Year, New Hue: The Best Colour Trends for 2019
Go bold with Beau Green 2054-20 or fall in love with Head Over Heels AF-250. Explore our favourites from Benjamin Moore's Colour... (Read more)
Fun and Games: Painted Pavement Makes Big Impact
School children at Matthew Elementary in Bonavista, NL love their new playground thanks to some very creative... (Read more)
Think Big: A Whiteboard on Any Surface, in Any Colour
Elementary students at a school in Paradise, NL love their new Notable Dry Erase... (Read more)
Homestyle Holiday: Colours for the Season
'Tis the season to indulge in... colour! From Sugar Cookie 2112-20 to Nutmeg 1227, these colours are sure to evoke memories of... (Read more)
Colour of the Year 2019: Effortlessly Sophisticated “Metropolitan”
Calm, composed and effortlessly sophisticated, Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2019, Metropolitan AF-690, is a stylish grey with... (Read more)
Measure Up for a Free Blind Quote
Blinds & Shades can be mounted either inside the window frame, or outside. Either way, you will need both... (Read more)
Sparkle & Shine: A Glitter Paint How-To
Rustoleum’s popular glitter paint has finally made it to Canada, and to your local Paint Shop. For a... (Read more)
Outdoor Furniture Makeovers: A How To
There’s nothing quite as welcoming as a deck chair, except that same deck chair in a bright, cheerful colour (with a cold... (Read more)
Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers: A How To
Add a little flavour to your kitchen with a quick lick of Advance Kitchen Cabinet Paint. Advance provides a furniture-like finish for... (Read more)
Better Brush. Better Results. What’s Nylyn?
If you’ve seen one paint brush, you’ve seen them all right? Wrong! It turns out, you can reinvent the wheel, build a... (Read more)
Colour Blocking Techniques with FrogTape
FrogTape is the go-to choice among painters who need a good clean line. Simple and straightforward when you need a clean edge,... (Read more)
Protip Basics: Top 5 Painting Tips
Here are just a few simple steps that will make all the difference for best results and a pain-free paint project. ... (Read more)
Go Faux: Wood Looks for Less
The natural warmth and charm of real wood is hard to beat, but in practical terms, real wood leaves a lot to... (Read more)
Make it Motorized
The automation you enjoy for many at-home conveniences is also available for your... (Read more)
Colour of the Year 2018: Confident “Caliente”
Strong, radiant and full of energy, Caliente AF-290 is total confidence. It is pleasing, passionate and makes people feel special, like 'red... (Read more)
Staff Picks – Best Exterior Colour Palettes
Bring your whole neighbourhood up a notch with these inspiring choices for siding, trim and door colour, hand selected by our team... (Read more)
Makeover Time? Where to Start
Decorator Rebecca Dart answers customers' most frequently asked question: when (re) decorating, where is the best place to start?... (Read more)
Quick Tips to Enhance Your Colour Confidence
Colour has the power to set the tone of a room, influence your mood and visually change the perception of size or... (Read more)
Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year: Shadow 2117-30
Benjamin Moore's 2017 Colour Trends palette is inspired by the ways light and shadow travel throughout a room during the... (Read more)
The Front Door: The Neck Tie to Your Home’s Ensemble
One of the easiest ways to achieve instant curb appeal is to add a pop of personality to your front door. Sharon... (Read more)
Distress for Success: Furniture Refinishing Techniques
Putting the shabby in “shabby chic” is nearly impossible to mess up. With minimal effort, you can achieve maximum results, and transform... (Read more)
