The most-searched-for color on the Hirshfield’s blog is the Benjamin Moore color revere pewter HC-172. Which makes perfect sense, because that is the most-searched-for color on Benjamin Moore’s site. What makes it so popular? A light gray with warm undertones, revere pewter (HC-172) is a great transitional color that works equally well on walls, ceilings,...Read More

The color experts at Benjamin Moore have made their selection for the 2013 color of the year. And the winner is….. … … … Lemon Sorbet 2019-60 The palette is shifting from super saturated and strong hues to softer, lighter pastel shades. It’s the perfect partner for the emerging palette of freshened, polished pastels that...Read More

With the change of seasons comes a new Idea’s House from Bachman’s. The theme for this fall is “Cool Trends for Fall Gatherings.” With three party setups and plenty of space for casual gatherings, this home is focused on celebrating the season with friends, family and pets.Read More

            “The rug came from Hirshfield’s, a local (Minneapolis) showroom .”  Design by Lisa     “ The color of the vanity is Hirshfield‘s Color #0540 – Praise Giving”   Martha O’Hara Interiors “The exterior color is Hirshfield’s 8632W Timeless Gray. The shutters are painted Hirshfield’s Old Porch 8636N.”  Alethia with Erotas Building Corporation “Paint – Benjamin Moore #2057-20, Galapagos...Read More

What paint colors are on the minds of Hirshfield’s customers when they walk into our stores? Jill ( Hirshfield’s Edina) tells me their customers like the idea of using gray and try to use gray in their homes. Guess what? A number of customers return to the store enveloped in a cloud of gray ennui....Read More

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

Is this the summer you improve your home’s curb appeal? It is for this Hirshfield’s customer who is already giving his home a new coat of paint. A Hirshfield’s colorist went out to his home and selected a color scheme she thought would work for his style of home and for the neighborhood. The homeowner had...Read More

Paint It What I Tell You Living Etc.  Veneer Veneer Ikea Family Live In Portugal it is traditional to render the bottom half of walls in wood. I have played with tradition and painted part of the walls instead. Shocking pink seems very bright, but when you only paint parts of the wall it makes...Read More

I have pinned it, tweeted it (or tried to), and put it on Facebook. I’m in love with this orange cupboard from Lucy Interior Design, based here in Minneapolis. Imagine this same cupboard stained instead of painted. Yawn. I love what a coat of paint brings to the party.Read More

A Heightened Color Aesthetic A stunning range of color characteristics come to life in this sophisticated collection of 240 colors! Each of the 240 colors of Aura Color Stories is influenced by the light in a room, highlighting subtle undertones and color characteristics. Unlike conventional paint formulas, the Color Stories palette includes more than the...Read More