Paint blocking or sticking is a pain. Surfaces get stuck together. Do you have to pull the door with all your might to open it? The culprit: paint blocking. Paint blocking is an adhesion problem that occurs when two freshly painted surfaces stick together when pressed against each other. When separated, the surfaces show paint transfer...Read More

Give your home a fresh new look with an updated color scheme. Paint color has the power to transform and revitalize a tired look. Color expert Kate Smith from Sensational Color realizes this and uses color to engage and create welcoming home environments. If you’re trying to achieve a fresh new look without changing all the colors in...Read More

Kathy Basil shares her picks for best colors of 2013. Hirshfield’s Design Resource brings together trends, designs, and inspiration to transform any room from drab to fab. The professionals in Hirshfield’s Design Resource lend their expertise to architects, interior designers, contractors and building professionals with a wide variety of quality wall finishes for hospitality, health care,...Read More

The party’s over. Or is it? Mosquito bites and a flag plopped in the hallway are my reminders of the gorgeous Fourth of July we had in Minnesota yesterday. Thank goodness for no rain! As a tribute to the colors of Independence Day, here are some red, white, and blue rooms for your viewing pleasure.Read More

Wood pallet project ideas embrace the inner do-it-yourselfer. They range on any level of expertise and the ideas never run out. From chic and elegant to country rustic, wooden pallets accentuate decorations and room color. These often discarded pieces can easily be attained. As they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!Read More

Back in 2011 I came across this honeysuckle, polka dot house on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Honeysuckle was the 2011 Pantone Color of the Year and the house was covered in polka dots. You couldn’t help but smile when you saw it. From the upkeep of their yard and house it was obvious the...Read More

My daughter has allergies and her bedroom was making them worse. There were the usual suspects. The floor to ceiling bookcases were removed, still the sniffles persisted. We removed the wool carpet and she was left with the original 50’s linoleum. Her room is 11×12 so there wasn’t a lot of open floor space, and...Read More

Raise your hand if you made a New Year’s resolution this year! Making the resolution is the easy part, the hard part is actually following through! Have no fear, the team at Hirshfield’s is here to keep you accountable! All month long we’ll be bringing your tips and advice to help you stick to your...Read More

Plaid, Check, Gingham, Tartan… Trending This painted floor certainly adds interest to this long narrow room. I like how they used the two different grays to soften up the hard lines of the oversized check pattern. Swedish Gustavian furniture always a crowd pleaser in Minnesota – Katrin Cargill Great detailing on the back of this...Read More

   I use to think I could pick out my paint colors, but I was that person purchasing gallon upon gallon trying to get it right; that was before we sampled our paint in pints and quarts. The gift of a Hirshfield’s color consultation takes away the angst that sometimes accompanies the selection of the...Read More