Client Reunion

Fifteen years ago, Larkin Painting completed a renovation project for our most recent client. Bill Larkin has known them for over fifteen years. We always love it when clients return to us. We love catching up with them and we really enjoy having the chance to work on their homes and spaces again. Over time…

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Exterior Love

Our client needed to have the exteriors of six condominium units cleaned and painted. We started by power washing the siding, trim, and porch areas. We painted the exterior siding with Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior High Build. For the paint finishes, we applied a low luster sheen on the siding and a soft gloss…

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Create Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 2

We are continuing our exploration of using color to create your unique bedroom. We will delve into four more color categories: whites and pastels, spa, jewel tones, and yes, classic colors. White and Pastel Bedroom Colors If you want a gorgeous white that can serve as a solid background for your bedroom design, Benjamin Moore’s…

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Create Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 1

There is no quicker way to change up your bedroom than to change up your wall color. Paint color can be a daunting design subject but we make it easier by dividing your color and design choices into specific categories. We will explore ways to makeover your bedroom with bright, trendy, patterned, and dark colors.…

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Benjamin 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 Their reputation as dull, bland, work-horses is outdated and unfair.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…

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Sophisticated 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…

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Behr’s 2021 Color of the Year

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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…

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Pantone’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…

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Painting 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…

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