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YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

September 01, 2023 2 min read

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. 
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FRESHEN UP YOUR CURB APPEAL: 6 STEPS TO PAINT YOUR FRONT DOOR

FRESHEN UP YOUR CURB APPEAL: 6 STEPS TO PAINT YOUR FRONT DOOR

August 16, 2023 3 min read

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.
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Choosing the Right Type of Exterior Paint

Choosing the Right Type of Exterior Paint

July 24, 2023 2 min read

The exterior of your home is subjected to all kinds of potentially damaging weather conditions. Both cold, dry days and sunny, humid days will have a lasting effect on the look and effectiveness of your exterior paint.

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Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

June 08, 2023 3 min read

You fell in love with a paint chip. Hey, it happens. But as enamored as you may be with that particular shade of awesome, how appealing will that color be when it’s painted on a wall.
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Standard Paint and Flooring Blog about powder rooms

Finishing Powder: Go Bold in Your Home’s Smallest Room

May 05, 2023 2 min read

As it turns out, the powder room was where one went to refresh their powdered wig and nose or to make a quick retreat from boorish conversation (yawn!). Typically, the powder room was a water closet near the formal entertaining room, making it convenient for guests needing a moment to themselves. 

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FENG SHUI: ATTRACT POSITIVITY BY PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR

FENG SHUI: ATTRACT POSITIVITY BY PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR

April 10, 2023 2 min read

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.   
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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2020 First Light 2102-70

Love At First Light, 2020 Color Of The Year

February 06, 2023 2 min read

Everyone, and we mean everyone, looks next-level happy and healthy with a rosy glow. Slowly sip on that fact as we bask in Benjamin Moore’s choice for Color of the Year 2020: First Light – a fresh and luminous blush-pink stunner that is both flirty and flattering. 
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Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year palette available at Standard Paint & Flooring

2023 Color Trends Turn Heads

January 02, 2023 2 min read

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.
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Standard Paint & Flooring Custom Kitchen

Standard Paint & Flooring Custom Kitchen

December 21, 2022 2 min read

Your kitchen can be considered the heart of your home. Your family spends a lot of time there together, and it’s where meals are made.
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Standard Paint & Flooring Custom Bathrooms

Standard Paint & Flooring Custom Bathrooms

December 21, 2022 2 min read

You need your bathroom to be a kind of sanctuary. For some of us, it’s the only time we get alone during the day.
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Stunning Laundry & Utility Rooms

Stunning Laundry & Utility Rooms

December 20, 2022 2 min read

One room that often goes neglected when people are redesigning is the laundry or utility room. It’s a room that’s more associated with chores than pleasure, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful.
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Best Window Coverings

Best Window Coverings

December 20, 2022 2 min read

When you’re looking to get your windows treated, it may feel like you have a daunting task ahead of you. Don’t worry though, with the proper assistance, window treatment does not have to be a scary situation.
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