One of the most interesting periods in design history is that of the Biedermeier era which had its roots in 19th century Germany and Austria. It’s also one of the most unknown and overlooked period styles amongst many people, both with experts and the general public alike. So how did this style come about and [...]

The Moors came from Africa and established a kingdom in southern Spain. Mainly of Arabic and Berber descent, their cultural designs have inspired designers centuries later. The mystery and romance of the Arabian Nights and the splendid palaces, arches and furnishings seen in museums and buildings throughout the Mediterranean world, still lend themselves to Moorish [...]

Color Inspiration
 
An easy way to determine a good color scheme for your room is to find what we designers refer to as our “central source”. That is the fabric, pillow, painting, quilt, rug, etc.. that exists in your room that has the greatest impact on you- what you love looking at. Use that to find [...]

Who ever said neutral color schemes can be boring just never saw it done RIGHT. Neutrals and whites can truly make a room feel clean and airy and calm. The trick to keeping things interesting is to decorate using sharp contrasting accents. For example, if you have a beautiful off-white wall, like Benjamin Moore’s Aura [...]

Its time we talked about the house that has rooms with no beginning and end point for a color change. For example- the combo living room and dining room that are separate rooms but share a wall. Or that hallway that seems to run everywhere- through the foyer, through the halls, to the bedrooms, etc… [...]

When determining a color palette, take a minute to sit down and think about yourself. Think about what makes you tick and consider the following:
* Are you drawn to warm colors such as reds (Benjamin Moore Maple Leaf Red -2084-20) and yellows (Benjamin Moore Lightning Bug 340)or do you prefer cooler blue and green palettes?

As a myperfectcolor.com designer, I encounter various repeat questions regarding paint. One of the more common is “What are good colors for my living room, dining room and kitchen…”. Obviously, if i were there physically or had fabric or material samples, I could do a perfect custom color combination dependant on the light and hues [...]

The following paint colors are the five most popular colors based on product views on www.myperfectcolor.com.
Benjamin Moore Pottery Barn Colors Fall 2007 - Rich (4-pack)
Designer Picks - Oct 10, 2007 - Living, Dining, Kitchen and Hall Combo (5-pack)
Benjamin Moore Pottery Barn Colors Fall 2007 - Warm (4-pack)
Benjamin Moore Pottery Barn Colors Fall 2007 - Natural [...]