Posts Tagged ‘color consultation’
No-Fail Exterior Colors
Exterior painting can be tricky. Picking exterior colors is the source of much anxiety. Many clients are daunted by the scope of the exterior projects, and with good reason. Exteriors are the first thing people see when looking at a home or building. A paint job for exteriors has to last for years. Choosing the…
Read MoreBenjamin Moore’s Neutral Palette
In the past, neutral color palettes were seen as boring and predictable. However, these quiet hues are actually color design gems. Their reputation as dull, bland, work-horses is outdated and unfair. Neutral does not mean boring. Neutral also doesn’t mean 1980’s style beige. Paint manufacturers have updated their beige hues so that they look and…
Read MoreSophisticated and Bold Bedroom Makeover
We transformed our client’s dark blue guest bedroom with classic neutrals and a sophisticated wallcovering. We were privileged to work with Hammond Design, the design firm on the project. They have an impeccable eye and always approach each design with thoughtfulness, careful planning, and sustainability. Their creations are always stunning and their clients are always…
Read MoreBehr’s 2021 Color of the Year
Behr’s 2021 Color of the Year is finally here! It is our annual tradition to explore the colors of the year from the various paint companies and manufacturers. Behr just recently announced their featured color. Like so many paint companies, Behr is focusing on a color that provides comfort and grounding during this second year…
Read MoreFive Top 2021 Colors Your Powder Room
Our homes are more than four walls. As Bill explored in this month’s Care of Soul, our homes are “structures that create spaces in your life, places to sleep and rest, . . . , places of privacy to get ready for work or bed.” At Larkin Painting, we have always thought that homes should…
Read MorePantone’s 2021 Featured Colors
Pantone chose not one but two colors for 2021; Ultimate Gray and Illuminating! Pantone describes their color choices for 2021 as “A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE Ultimate Gray and PANTONE Illuminating is aspirational and gives us hope. We need to feel that everything is going to get brighter, that…
Read MorePainting an Antique Home
Our clients needed to have their antique home painted; their home is an important piece of Massachusetts history and dates back to 1669. We treat all of our projects with care, but antique homes require special consideration. Towns usually have preservation rules that apply to historical homes. A home, like this one, that is listed on…
Read MoreWorking Safely for Our Community
2020 has been a year, to say the least! The craftspeople at Larkin Painting Company have always taken pride in working safely. COVID-19 has tested our state and the world in a manner we haven’t seen for decades. The virus has substantially changed the landscape of our everyday lives. The well-being and safety of our…
Read MoreFarrow & Ball’s Featured Colors for 2021
Renowned paint manufacturer, Farrow & Ball, has released its featured colors for 2021. These attention-grabbing hues are sure to inspire. The manufacturer’s featured colors can be organized into four easy-to-explore categories: 1) Natural and Calming Green Hues, 2) Earthy, Warm Hues, 3) Jewel Hues, and 4) Simple, Clean Blue Hues. Let’s explore the green palette…
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