Benjamin Moore 2026 Color of the Year

Benjamin Moore 2026 Color of the Year

Benjamin Moore announced its 2026 color of the year: Silhouette AF-655—a rich brown shade reminiscent of espresso, with added hints of darker charcoal hues.

According to Andrea LaConte-Magno, the paint brand’s director of Color Marketing and Development, the hue was chosen for its timeless qualities, and in response to a rising interest in the brown color family among both the fashion and home sectors.

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4 Dupes for Calacatta Viola

4 Dupes for Calacatta Violet

Calacatta Viola on Trend in 2025

Looking at the design trends for 2025, trendsetters are moving away from minimalist design and embracing layers of bold color, pattern and texture for their home projects.

In the kitchen and bath, designers are embracing color and boldly veined stones for making design statements while channeling the healing properties of nature. Expect to see color palettes of browns, reds, deep green and eggplants.

For the first quarter of 2025, purple seems to be playing out as the color of the moment. Continue reading “4 Dupes for Calacatta Viola”

Maintaining and Safely Cleaning your Butcher Block

Maintaining and Safely Cleaning Butcher Block

Theoretically, with the right upkeep a cutting board could last your entire life.

During this time, we’re all trying to keep our loved ones safe and secure. Even though the COVID-19 virus is new, it’s related to other pathogens people have encountered before. That means there are proven ways to clean and disinfect areas of your home.

Follow these tips for maintaining and safely cleaning butcher block boards and countertops. Continue reading “Maintaining and Safely Cleaning your Butcher Block”