Choosing color based on undertones. Paint color can transform and revitalize your home. Color expert Kate Smith from Sensational Color realizes this and uses color to engage and create welcoming home environments. The undertones in color are an important aspect in paint selection that should not be ignored. Kate advises on how to match undertones when painting a room.Read More

Where did the time go? This is the last weekend for the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House! Remember you need a ticket to go through the house. Your $5 ticket includes a coupon good for $5 off a Bachman’s purchase, with 20% of ticket proceeds benefiting Art in Bloom, the principal fundraiser of the Friends of...Read More

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

November 15 is America Recycles Day – a wonderful reminder to all of us that we should be doing our part to help keep Mother Earth beautiful and healthy. So this week, and every week, just remember to reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose! Repurposing old and outdated furniture is a simple way to help reduce...Read More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

Take a drive down Lyndale Avenue North in Minneapolis and you’ll eventually pass the Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing building at 4450 Lyndale Avenue North. Hirshfield’s has been making paint here in Minneapolis since 1982 thanks to that facility and the loyal patrons who shop at their local Hirshfield’s! The team at Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing (HPM) is...Read More

What is paint? At one point or another, chances are you’ve used paint in some sort of application. Whether you finger-painted as a child, used watercolor paints in high school art class or painted the interior of your home, paint is a common medium for expressing creativity and adding beauty. But what makes up the...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

For some people, the first hint of a fall wind means it’s time for them to bring out the crockpot, the Uggs and a nice warm sweater. For me, the first hint of a fall wind means it’s time to stop by Hirshfield’s Design Studio in Minneapolis to check in with the team on all...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