Benjamin Moore has announced its 2017 Colour of the Year — Shadow (2117-30).
"Shadow is the new black," says Monarch designer Janet Dawson."It's a neutral basic backdrop that can anchor any colour scheme."
From Benjamin Moore's Creative Director, Ellen O'Neill: "It ebbs and flows with its surroundings, and light brings it to life. Rich, royal amethyst can fade into the soft lilac-grey of distant mountains or morph into lustrous coal. Indulge your mysterious side. Let Shadow set the mood."
"The color white is transcendent, timeless, and its versatility is unmatched. From weathered wainscoting to crisp canvas shades, porcelain tile to picket fences, white is everywhere in every form—it was inevitable we pick Simply White to be our Color of the Year 2016."
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Choosing the perfect paint colour to tie all of the elements of your new kitchen design together can be a difficult task. Luckily, Cambria, a leader in quartz countertop design, has partnered with Benjamin Moore to simplify process.
The perfect tool for homeowners and designers alike, every Cambria design has been meticulously paired with four complementary Benjamin Moore colors.
"Cambria and Benjamin Moore have joined forces to make designer color selection easy. Benjamin Moore's design experts have paired four wall covering shades to every Cambria design, allowing you to match your Cambria designs to paint colors that are as rich and beautiful as the countertops themselves.
Now with more than 100 designs to choose from, Cambria is the industry leader in quartz countertops. Cambria and Benjamin Moore share the same deep commitment to quality and color innovation, with a constant and consistent focus on future design trends."
When it comes to choosing the right paint for your bathroom,
colour is not the only consideration that counts.
While attending the Interior Design Show in Toronto
recently, Monarch designer Sarah Holmstrom stopped by the Benjamin Moore booth
and learned more about their Aura line of paints. Her interest was piqued by
the benefits of Aura Bath & Spa.
Specifically designed for use in bathrooms and spas, Aura
Bath & Spa Waterborne Interior Paint combines a paint and primer in one.
Its easy-to-apply finish is mildew resistant and never requires more than two
coats in any colour. Benjamin Moore’s trademark Colour Lock technology
guarantees exceptional colour that won’t rub off but allows for stains to wash
off easily.
Aura Bath & Spa, Matte Finish is a premium-quality
interior paint for humid areas such as bathrooms and spas. With the added
benefits of Colour Lock™ technology and mildew resistance, it delivers
remarkable durability and exceptional colour.
Aura is quite simply the finest paint we've ever made,
offering the most advanced way to bring colour to life. Using our exclusive
Colour Lock™ technology, Aura paint brings you discernibly richer, truer
colour. Aura paint covers like no other—even the deepest shades never require
more than two coats.
In addition, Aura Paints carry Benjamin Moore’s “Green
Promise.”
Green Promise® Paints are some of the finest paints you
can find on the market today. But how did they get to be so green? The reason
is the combination of both the base paint and the colorant.
The Green Promise® designation is Benjamin Moore's assurance
that its eco-friendly paint and environmentally friendly coatings meet and
exceed the strictest industry standards, while also delivering the premium
levels of performance you expect from Benjamin Moore.
Are you considering a bathroom renovation this spring? Drop
by the Monarch showroom and speak with a member of our design team. We'd be happy to help.
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Looking for some design inspiration? The designers at Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre would love to help make your renovation dreams a reality. Drop by our Pickering showroom today, or call 905-686-2001 and speak with a member of our design team.
Canadian Mint, from the 2013 Simon Chang Oh Canada! Trend Colour Collection (photo courtesy of beautitone.ca)
There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to add new life to an outdated space! "I'm always excited to see the colour forecasts for the coming year as it encourages our team to explore new cabinetry, counter and accessory combinations in our renovations," says Monarch designer Marion Cuddie. "This year we are seeing a celebration of brighter and more enthusiastic shades for those who like to layer on colour, and neturals that have less muddy tones for the more subdued types."
The paint collection, which was developed in coordination with designer Simon Chang, includes all the hot colour trends for 2013: corals, teals, raspberries, yellows and browns. The six Oh Canada! colour palettes have charming, easy-to-remember names -- Northern Reflection, Savoir Flair, Beauti and the East, Wheat Till You Try It, Culture Club and Pacific Overture -- and each features two of the hottest trend colours paired with five additional shades that work well together.
Lemon Sorbet: Benjamin Moore's 2013 Colour of the Year (photo courtesy of benjaminmoore.com)
Benjamin Moore's
colour experts have declared Lemon Sorbet their Colour of the Year. The
tangy, fresh yellow evokes a mood of optimism for the year ahead. Their
carefully curated collection mixes softer hues such as pale blue Sweet
Innocence and minty Antiquan Sky with punchier brighter colours like
Pink Raspberry, Blue Ice and Dakota Woods Green.
From Sico's 2013 Switching Off colour collection (photo courtesy of sico.ca)
AkzoNobel (Sico Paint), has named three frontrunners in their 2013 colour themes: Collective Passion, Switching Off and Visual Solace. Their 2013 colour palette balances bright and joyful colours combined with more peaceful, subdued tones. Collective Passion, for example, has a more spontaneous feel and showcases the use of colour on colour, such as Fresco Beige orange with Blackcurrant Tea pink or Effluvium royal blue with Emerald Necklace green. Switching Off, on the other hand, reflects our occasional desire to slow down, clear our minds and create space for new thoughts: it is highlighted by Singing the Blues, Satie White and Arctic Seal. Visual Solace is inspired by gardens in bloom and is infused with floral pink, mauve, dusky violet, bronze and delicate neutrals such as Restrained Brown, A Simpler Time and Rice Flour. Looking for the perfect colour palette for your new kitchen or bath design? Feel free to explore your colour options with your Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre designer.
Your kitchen or bath renovation is complete, your appliances have been delivered and you're ready for the final step: choosing the perfect paint colour to tie all of the elements of your new space together. If you're finding it a difficult task, you're not alone.
Cambria, a leader in quartz countertop design, has partnered with Benjamin Moore to simplify the final stage of thekitchen or bath design process.
The perfect tool for homeowners and designers alike, every
Cambria design has been meticulously paired with four complementary
Benjamin Moore colors.
"Cambria and Benjamin Moore have joined forces to make designer color
selection easy. Benjamin Moore's design experts have paired four wall
covering shades to every Cambria design, allowing you to match your
Cambria designs to paint colors that are as rich and beautiful as the
countertops themselves.
Now with more than 100 designs to choose from, Cambria is the
industry leader in quartz countertops. Cambria and Benjamin Moore share
the same deep commitment to quality and color innovation, with a
constant and consistent focus on future design trends."
"Although white and grey are not defined as colours, they are the new staple finishes of 2011," says Monarch designer Sarah Overholt. "Whether you're looking to do a modern, traditional or transitional kitchen design, these tones are a beautiful way to give dark colours life with white or light tints to accent...or conversely, punch up lightly tinted expanses with darker accents.
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"The combination of these tones--or used separately as creative accents--gives the look of luxurious elegance that is soft and clean," explains Sarah. "Miralis, one of our manufacturing facilities, specializes in custom paint colours and has collaborated with Benjamin Moore so our clients can get the exact white or grey of their choosing.
"Be open to combine the white and grey tones with earth tones or bold colour. When working with a designer, they will help you determine what colour combinations work best together and in your new kitchen design."
