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Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC-81
Benjamin Moore is a versatile popular warm neutral wall paint color

Karolina De Costa
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray HC-146
Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray HC-146 is a mid tone blue/green with a gray undertone. I love it in south or west facing spaces - especially

Karolina De Costa
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2022
Every year in the Fall, Benjamin Moore reveals their color trends for the upcoming year. I have to be honest. I find colour (much like...

Karolina De Costa
Oct 29, 20214 min read


Benjamin Moore Agean Teal 2136-40
Every Fall paint manufacturers announce their colour trends for the upcoming year. Personally I rarely follow along. To me, colour is...

Karolina De Costa
Jan 12, 20214 min read


Green Bathroom Walls I LOVE!
Bathroom walls are a great place to experiment with colour. The space is small, and often a large portion of the walls are tiled so it...

Karolina De Costa
Jun 28, 20202 min read


First Light 2102-70 / Benjamin Moore Color Of The Year 2020
I don’t want to alarm you but did you know there are only eight more Fridays until Christmas? I can’t believe that Summer is over,...

Karolina De Costa
Oct 27, 20193 min read


Should I Paint An Accent Wall
In the last month a few customers asked me what I think about accent walls. For a while, they were very trendy and people where painting...

Karolina De Costa
May 26, 20193 min read


Benjamin Moore 2019 Color Of The Year AF-690 Metropolitan
Every year paint companies release their colour predictions for the upcoming season. Think of it as the paint colour fashion awards....

Karolina De Costa
Oct 12, 20183 min read


My Top Grey Paint Colours Explained
It’s no secret grey is my favourite colour. The walls in our house our grey, I am sitting on a grey blanket and I’m wearing a grey...

Karolina De Costa
Sep 23, 20184 min read


Colour Spotlight – Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
Finding the right interior wall colour can be hard – especially if you want to use the same paint shade in every room. It has to work...

Karolina De Costa
Jul 28, 20182 min read


5 Ways To Show Your Hallway Some Love
Let’s face it – some rooms are more fun to decorate than others. For example there’s a lot you can do with the living room but the...

Karolina De Costa
Jun 23, 20182 min read


A Few Of My Favourite Kitchen Designs (and why I love them)
Last year we started saving up for our dream kitchen. We gave ourselves a goal of 2020 so it looks like for the next two years I’ll be...

Karolina De Costa
Jun 14, 20183 min read


5 Arguments Against White Trim + our favourite non-white woodwork colors
Over the years, we’ve been making updates to our house. Some have been big (hello dream laundry room) some have been smaller. One of my...

Karolina De Costa
May 24, 20182 min read


Teal-Appeal! Moody Ocean Inspired Walls
We recently had a couple of house guests. I love when people come to visit because their enthusiasm for our beautiful island reminds me...

Karolina De Costa
Apr 29, 20182 min read


Bathroom Paint – Colour Inspiration + Painting Tips
I am convinced that the secret to our happy marriage is two bathrooms. Since we work together, my husband and I usually get ready at the...

Karolina De Costa
Apr 15, 20182 min read


Favourite Bedroom Paint Colours + Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep
With temperatures in the 50’s and rainy afternoons you wouldn’t think we’re already a few days into Spring! That’s why on cold evenings...

Karolina De Costa
Mar 24, 20184 min read


Ceiling Paint Colours That Aren’t White!
If you want to give your room a quick update on a budget, a fresh coat of paint is your best bet. But even though we spend hours...

Karolina De Costa
Mar 18, 20183 min read


It’s Winter But We’re Dreaming Of Spring (and these pastel paint colours)
With rain, wind and cooler temperatures, Winter in Bermuda can get a bit gloomy – not that I’m going to get a lot of sympathy from people...

Karolina De Costa
Feb 11, 20182 min read


Kitchen Cabinet Painting Tips + My Favourite Designs
It’s no secret that because of our unique building materials, high import costs and labor fees, home renovations on the island can be...

Karolina De Costa
Jan 18, 20184 min read


Moody Rooms For Moody Days + tips on using a dark paint colour
With short days, rainy afternoons and windy nights, January is pretty moody. Not that I mind – it’s a great time of year to dust off the...

Karolina De Costa
Jan 7, 20183 min read
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