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Every year, paint enthusiasts and interior designers eagerly await the announcement of Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year, a paint trend forecast that sparks excitement and debate. Whether people are quick to embrace the color or need time to warm up to it, the influence on paint and design trends is undeniable. For 2025, Benjamin Moore introduces Cinnamon Slate (2113-40), a color that’s set to redefine how we approach interior paint choices.

With the 2025 Color of the Year on the horizon, it's the perfect time to reflect on the stunning hues that have defined previous years. These colors capture the spirit of each era. Stay tuned October 16th for 2025's Color of the Year.

Experience the ultimate in exterior wood protection with Benjamin Moore Woodluxe Exterior Stain.

Woodluxe’s innovative formulas deliver excellent durability and protection, while also offering a range of gorgeous opacities and colors. You are sure to find the perfect shade to complement your outdoor aesthetic.

Discover the eight exceptional hues each selected for their distinct presence and personality, all of them sure to push creative buttons and design boundaries while inspiring greater color confidence.

Bold is BACK, baby! Benjamin Moore has made a brazen statement by choosing the charismatic Raspberry Blush 2008-30 as its 2023 Color of the Year.

With Benjamin Moore’s 2023 Color of the Year being announced shortly, we’re traveling back in time for a blast from the past to look at the choices unveiled over the past decade. Each one perfectly captured the look and feel of that moment in time, reflecting the year’s global trends in art, fashion and interior design.

They say the essence of interior design is about people and how they live. Kelly Cruess not only embraces this principle, it’s clearly reflected in her projects. 

The old school thinking that you can’t wear white after Labor Day is as silly as believing you can’t drink coffee on days that end in Y. And we simply don’t want to live in a world where either is true. 

Looking to upgrade your kitchen cabinets? Creating custom built-ins? Replacing old, worn door knobs and hinges? Emtek’s products are a cut above in terms of craftsmanship and design. Each order is custom assembled. There is no predetermined combination of knobs, levers, rosettes and finishes.

Have you heard the phrase, “You will never get a second chance to make a first impression”? As many have experienced this first hand, they understand how crucial a first impression is. But first impressions don’t start when you say the first hello, first impressions start when the newcomer walks up the front steps to your door. No matter the color, your front door is more than a transition from the outdoors in, your front door is the first hello.

Your front door is so much more than an entranceway – it’s a chance for your home to make a statement and say, “Hello, world!” What really speaks volumes is a fresh coat of curb appeal. Go bold with the paint colour of your front door and life instantly becomes more interesting.