Grand Entrance by Benjamin Moore

Introducing

the newest addition to Benjamin Moore's

superior line up

 

 

Aura

Grand Entrance

 

 

In the paint world, new and amazing technologies are being developed all the time.

Aura Grand Entrance is an interior/exterior

door & trim enamel paint.

 

 

It is a waterborne alkyd (just like our favorite furniture paint Advance)

This means that when you are painting with Grand Entrance

it is a waterborne latex, giving you low VOC,

low odor and water clean up.

As Grand Entrance dries it levels into

an impeccably durable alkyd finish.

This is the best of both worlds! The ease of latex

and durability of alkyd.

 

 

Grand Entrance is available in two finishes Satin and High Gloss

and a large color selection.

Grand Entrance is only available in quarts

making it a breeze for doors and trim.

 

 

 

 



Pantone's Color of the Year Benjamin Moore Dupes

 

Pantone revealed their color of the year for 2015

a rich wine red with a subtle brown undertone

 

 

Just like the perfect red wine,

this color would be a must have in your home. 

 

We've searched the Benjamin Moore colors

to find some dupes to add this color into your décor.

 

Pottery Red 2085-20

 

 

Modern Romance CSP-435

 

 

 

Interested in Benjamin Moore's Color of 2015?

Check out our past post to find out the trends

http://parkcitypaints.blogspot.ca/2014/10/color-trends-2015.html

 

 



Wallpaper Transformation

 

Here's a quick picture from a customer!

They used a wallpaper from our Vertiko book

by Ontario Wallcoverings

It makes a perfect addition to their modern kitchen

with pops of electric blue!

 

 

Add Flair With Tape



 Adding fun and whimsy into your décor

couldn't be any simpler now.

Just use Frog Tape!

Frog Tape is available in 3 styles

Regular (green)

Delicate (yellow)

and Shape Tape

 

Shape Tape comes in 3 trendy styles

Chevron, Wave and Scallop.

 

Get your creative juices going and create a fun DIY
for anywhere in your home!

Just add flair with tape!

 

Here's our own creation!

A telephone bench, refinished with paint and new seat

and some flair with the chevron Shape Tape.

 

 

Our creation, dresser baby change table!

Painted in CC-544 Overcoat and #326 Good Morning Sunshine

with an awesome chevron accent!

 

 

And lastly another one of our creations.

Using delicate Frog Tape, a crisp striped accent wall!

OC-28 Collingwood and 2127-10 Twilight Zone Stripes

Other walls are HC-143 Wythe Blue.

 

 

 

With Frog Tape your designs will be beautiful,

and you won't want to pull your hair out!

Frog Tape has paint block technology,

meaning it seals the edges for no bleeding!

What a time saver!

 

 

 

Keep Inspired!

 

 

 

 

Color Spotlight - Stratton Blue

 

Today we'd like to highlight a lovely sea glass blue.

No better color that comes to mind than,

Stratton Blue HC-142

 

 

Stratton Blue is an excellent medium shade

of a toned down blue with green undertones.

It has a striking amount of color, but not to be over powering.

 

 

Stratton Blue is great to pair with:

Stark whites, creamy beige, soft yellow and taupe's.

Try it with:

OC-65 Chantilly Lace, OC-14 Natural Cream,

CC-170 Honey Harbor or CC-480 Cabot Trail.

 

 

There is so much versatility with Stratton Blue,

it works best in a modern eclectic scheme

or a beachy cottage look.

With the perfect amount of whimsy.

 

 

 

Stay Inspired

 

 

 

Unexpected Color

 

We know, adding color to your décor scheme can be challenging.

Just in small décor pieces isn't always enough,

or you don't want to commit to expensive

or large pieces in your home.

But a simple and inexpensive way

to add a HUGE wow factor in your home is,

painting a furniture piece a bright cheery color!

 

This doesn't have to be an expensive project!

Just go on the hunt for a 'once loved' piece or pull out that end table you have in storage!

Grab a can of Advance paint from Benjamin Moore

and read on to get inspired!

 

*for cover photo try 2074-40 Lilac Pink

 

Try 2150-20 Lichen Green

 

Try 2012-30 Tangerine Dream

 

Try 2055-40 Bahaman Sea Blue

 

Try 2000-10 Red

 

Try 2047-40 Capri Sea

 

Try 2013-10 Outrageous Orange

 

Try 2056-40 Cool Aqua

 

Try 2030-40 Spring Leaf with OC-34 Marble White

 

Try 2079-30 Peony

 

Try 2023-30 Sun Porch

 

Try 2048-40 Poolside Blue

 

 

Still a little shy to the idea?

 

This can get you what you craved but still be subtle and classic. 

Try 2023-20 Baby Chick with OC-65 Chantilly Lace

 

 

 

No matter what you choose, adding these

Unexpected Colored piece into your home

can bring your décor to the next level.

 

plus you get that "I did it myself" feeling!

 

 

 

 Interested in how we did this dresser?

Check out our past blog post

http://parkcitypaints.blogspot.ca/2014/04/what-update.html

Color Trends 2015

As 2014 is finishing up, it's time to look at the trends for 2015.
Benjamin Moore has recently released the new color of the year.
Along with 23 complimentary and exciting colors.

 

 

HC-116 Guilford Green

They are describing it as

"A neutral that's a natural. A silvery green that works with, well, everything. No worries. No second thoughts. Just a brush, dipped in a can, whoosed on a wall, and a whole lot of happily ever after."

- Ellen O'Neill (creative director, Benjamin Moore)

 

Guilford Green has the perfect amount of color and depth

to stand alone or with others.

They are now suggesting that trends with be monochromatic.

With choosing one color and others in the same hue.

Just try it warmer, cooler, darker or lighter.

The effect of monochromatic can tie rooms together seamlessly, leaving a gracefully flowing scheme.

 

 

2135-70 Patriotic White

2062-70 Harbour Fog

2062-60 Blue Hydrangea

2062-30 Blue Danube

2128-40 Oxford Gray

OC-65 Chantilly Lace

2118-10 Universal Black

OC-72 Pink Damask

2106-60 Soft Sand

2109-60 Portland Gray

2108-50 Silver Fox

2113-40 Cinnamon Slate

AF-650 Caponata

2083-30 Old Claret

CC-32 Radicchio

OC-46 Halo

2028-70 Seahorse

2149-40 Timothy Straw

2146-30 Split Pea

CC-728 Maid of the Mist

CC-620 High Park

CC-660 Jack Pine

 

AF-650 Caponata

 

cabinets CC-728 Maid of the Mist

ceiling 2028-70 Seahorse

 

walls 2108-50 Silver Fox

trim OC-65 Chantilly Lace

 

walls 2109-60 Portland Gray