Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We think it never hurts to bring a little luck o’ the Irish into your home with the color green — especially this St. Patrick’s Day. “Green stands for balance, nature, spring, and rebirth. It’s the symbol of prosperity, freshness, and progress,” says Kate Smith with Sensational Color. “Green is...Read More

Brave, expansive and openly outspoken, Lioness 0864, Color of The Year 2020, exudes independence, generosity and light. As we continue to break boundaries and defy definition, we are also discovering new ways to relate to each other in our constant search for connection. CONTRAST The contrast between our yearning to be part of the pride...Read More

  With the run up to the holidays fast approaching, complete interior overhauls can feel like a daunting task amongst the never-ending to-do-lists. Instead, focus on these quick and simple mini-home makeovers in a collection of joyful festive hues and be holiday ready just in time for visiting family and friends.     Inspired by...Read More

  CLASSIC CHRISTMAS 2019 A new season brings a new look for the historic Bachman’s family home — the clock strikes midnight and Bachman’s visual merchandising team and designers converge on the house to work their holiday magic. They repaint, refurnish, and redecorate the house with the latest product and trend ideas in home décor...Read More

  As we leave summer behind, and temperatures start to dip, we turn our thoughts to creating inviting spaces to feel warm and cocooned within.  For inspiration look no further than the changing landscape outside as it turns from green through golden, russet and red. This palette of comforting and earthy colors reflect all of...Read More

      You know that picking out the perfect color for your walls or the perfect rug for your floors can really enhance the look of a room. But don’t forget that the ceiling can also play a pivotal role in transforming a space. White is a popular ceiling color because of its neutrality....Read More

  What’s new with Farrow & Ball? Farrow & Ball adds a touch more glamour and drama to nine of their “best-loved” designs with a layer of metallic:  gold, silver, copper and gilver (a mix of gold and silver). Lonny quotes the head of creative at Farrow & Ball, Charlotte Crosby, “We are seeing more...Read More

“Everything but the kitchen sink” describes what Mother Nature threw our way this past winter here in Minnesota, wouldn’t you agree? Luckily we have the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House where we are guaranteed a much welcomed dose of spring greenery and cheerful colors. Each season (Spring, Fall and Winter) the Inspiration and Innovation Team at...Read More

  As we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring it’s the perfect time to redecorate with a palette of nature inspired colors. Get in a positive frame of mind with a sunny palette inspired by the soon-to-be colorful outdoors; a duo of pinks combines with leafy greens and an earthy brown for a beautiful...Read More

  One of the most anticipated days of the year for color enthusiasts falls in early December — that’s when Pantone announces their Color of the Year! Living Coral has been proclaimed THE COLOR for 2019. For the past 20 years Pantone’s COTY has influenced fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product,...Read More