The color black has been steadily trending on the design scene. From dramatic touches of the dark color to entire rooms blanketed in it, black is back and it looks like it’s sticking around! One of the latest trends we’re seeing with black is using it to paint interior trim and doors. And we’re liking...Read More

Founded in 1909 in High Point, N.C., the High Point Market was formed to provide the region’s furniture makers and retailers a convenient venue to conduct business and discuss design trends. It’s where the who’s-who of the design industry meet, mingle and shop! Greg and Meropi, of Hirshfield’s Design Studio, recently attended fall Market and...Read More

Chalkboards aren’t just for the classroom! With Benjamin Moore Chalkboard Paint, available at select Hirshfield’s locations, you can create your own erasable, washable chalkboard wherever you need it – at home, at the office or in the kids’ room. And don’t assume that your blackboard has to be black. Benjamin Moore Chalkboard Paint can be...Read More

“I believe that the essence of good design is its ability to sustain long term integrity – to become classic and create a truly captivating home.” – Candice Olson Candice Olson, host of “Divine Design” and “Candice Tells All,” is one popular designer! Perhaps this is why Benjamin Moore teamed up with her to develop...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

We all know October is celebrated as National Energy Awareness Month. But this year, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) decided that it was time to go beyond awareness and encourage people to take action. So this year, the DOE requested the current Energy Awareness Month to rename to National Energy Action Month. As a...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

If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind treasures for your home, then we suggest you hop in line for the Junk Bonanza! The best junk round-up in the nation rolls in to Shakopee, Minnesota on September 13 and runs through September 15. The Junk Bonanza provides a gathering spot for purveyors and shoppers of vintage finds, beautiful...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