Summer officially arrives this week, with opening day being June 20! Some people may celebrate with picnics, pool parties or a leisurely boat ride, but here at Hirshfield’s you know we like to celebrate significant events with color! So in honor of the most eagerly anticipated season of the year, we bring you Hirshfield’s Top...Read More

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20, but it’s pretty much understood here in Minnesota that Memorial Day is the “unofficial” start to summer! And with the warm temps we’ve been having here in the Twin Cities and across the state, it seems as if Mother Nature is just as anxious for summer to arrive...Read More

1. Does this match? Have you had someone show you a color choice and ask, does this match? I have been put in that situation dozens of times and can’t help but reply in all honesty;  “no it does not match, but it does coordinate”. In order for a color to match it has to...Read More

You can paint the walls, hang the curtains, arrange the furniture, but a room just isn’t complete until you’ve addressed that one final touch, the component that will tie the whole look of the room (and house) together  – the millwork. Millwork refers to your home’s interior doors, window casings, baseboards, mantels and crown molding....Read More

Hunter Douglas Provenance  House of Turquoise – Lucy Penfield House of Turquoise Cote de’Texas Palmer Weiss 2010 Showcase Home Hunter Douglas Provenance Hunter Douglas Provenance House of Turquoise – Lucy Penfield A little texture goes a long way! Improve the view of your room with au courant woven woods.  Made from natural fibers like bamboo,...Read More

If you’re not familiar with Thibaut, they offer over 50 books in their wallpaper library. Each collection contains a distinct group of designs by themes such as traditional, nautical, stripes or toile. Also, included in the offering are papers, vinyls, natural textures, and lovely fabrics. Here are the top four patterns from their best-selling book...Read More

Ask any parent and they will tell you that kids grow up just too darn fast. So when it comes to decorating their bedroom, you want to make sure you invest your dollars wisely to create a space that can grow with them. Decorating a nursery Decorating a nursery for baby is one of those...Read More

Sure e-readers and tablets provide a nice, organized way to keep track of all your books, but when it comes to home décor, nothing beats the real thing. Of course, actually reading the books is optional. “It’s nice to have books around. They add so much ambiance. I hope we never live to see the...Read More

An accent wall can define a space, add interest to a room and even highlight an architectural feature of your home. But with endless paint color options to choose from, how do you decide which color is the best for an accent wall in your home? I spoke with Kathy Basil of Hirshfield’s Design Studio...Read More

We’ve already traveled to Australia, Asia and Europe to visit the forecasted color trends inspired by these regions in the Hirshfield’s Colour Canvas 2012 collection. Now let’s get our passports stamped in South America, North America and Africa! In South America, design is heavily influenced by Spanish trends, Aztec patterns and the iconic color scheme...Read More