Nine New Colors from Farrow & Ball

If you are tired of looking at the same old wall color, you are in luck. Farrow & Ball recently announced nine, new spectacular colors for your home. They are School House White, No. 291, a soft off white; Treron, No. 292, a dark grey green; Jitney, No. 293, a brown-based neutral hue; Paean Black,…

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How Repainting Your Home Can Help You Sell It Quickly

No home seller enjoys a slow sale. The longer a house remains on the market, the less interesting it becomes to prospective buyers. And, of course, it puts your life on hold in many ways. A quick and successful sale is the goal you and your realtor share. Repainting your home can help you sell…

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Pastels: Chill Out with New, Refreshing Ice Cream Colors

We love the look of rich, deep saturated color. Caliente by Benjamin Moore, Stone Blue by Farrow & Ball and Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams are some very popular and on-trend colors. Not everyone wants deep color in their spaces and that is just fine. If you count yourself among that crowd, we have the…

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Dig Out, Organize and Stage with Staging by Meg

We have all dealt with spaces that are less than organized or needed to stage a home or business for sale. Staging by Meg is a specialist in this area. We had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Meg Bond, owner of Staging by Meg and talk about how her services can enhance your…

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Newton Transformation

Larkin Painting Company

Transformation is wonderful. Sometimes, no matter how beautiful a home design is, we want to change things up. Larkin Painting recently completed a project for Core Group, an excellent contractor. Let us take you through the transformation of three different areas in this glorious, Newton home. We worked on the bar area, the master bedroom…

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Accent Walls Jazz Up Your Style

accent walls

Accent walls jazz up your home’s style! We love how a simple, burst of color enhances the design of a space. Accent walls bring a strong design statement to any room in your home. It is a fun way to maintain an edited and sophisticated look. The pop of color or texture catches the eye…

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Proclaiming the Legacy of Hope

Robert F. Kennedy

I was 16 years old when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968. Fifty years later, my soul still weeps.  What today would be a four-letter word in politics, marks his legacy and meaning for me: HOPE. He did not live a sainted life. He was an aide to the red-baiting Sen. Joseph…

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Repair Water-Stained Walls

water stained repair

We repair water-stained walls. Many of our clients ask that we get rid of these unsightly brown water stains. Stains ruin the look and feel of a home even though the wall itself is sound and sturdy. In these cases, the water, mold or mildew has not damaged the drywall enough to require replacement. Our…

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Pops of Color

pops of color

Spaces featuring pops of color are becoming more popular in the realm of home design and remodeling. My name is Christine DaSilva, The Larkin Painting Company’s color specialist. We are seeing more color in home design these days. Grays and neutrals aren’t necessarily losing steam just yet, but we have seen an increase in the…

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