July is National Anti-Boredom Month – a month that celebrates all things bold and exciting. Basically all things that are not “beige.” But beige doesn’t have to be boring. If done correctly, beige can be an interesting color that serves as the perfect backdrop for the rest of your design. Although beige is synonymous with...Read More

Did you know that gallon of Hirshfield’s paint you just purchased was manufactured right here in Minneapolis? Hirshfield’s employees live where they work and serve their communities with high quality products that are innovative, environmentally friendly and made right here in Minnesota.  Read More

Creating a child’s room can be a fun design project. Colors and themes are really only limited by your imagination.But, you do want to consider how the room will grow with the child. Making some smart decisions in the beginning will save you a lot of headaches and money in the long run.Read More

This time of year it’s great to open the windows and air out your home. We tackle spring cleaning, organizing the garage and getting rid of some of the things we’ve been hanging onto for too long. We’ll swap out pillows for lighter colors and fabrics and maybe even change some artwork to bring our...Read More

Fishing season is officially underway! For Minnesotans, fishing is more than just a leisurely past-time, it’s a lifestyle. So it’s no wonder the rustic and natural feel of most fishing cabins have trickled down into our year-round homes. Just leave the fishy smell out on the lake please! In the past, before transportation was as...Read More

This is an email we received from Amy, a Hirshfield’s customer who worked with Kathy over at Hirshfield’s Design Resource. Kudos to Kathy on exceptional customer service, and thanks to Amy for the fantastic email! Hi Kathy, Thought you might be interested in a painting update. I finally got around to painting our family room...Read More

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8th. You could get mom the requisite bouquet of flowers that will look magnificent on the dining room table for a week or so, but will eventually start to wilt … or you could instead present her with a beautifully decorated room inspired by her favorite flowers. But don’t...Read More

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we’re going south of the border to look at Mexican design. This is a style known for its love of vibrant color and rustic elements. The feeling of Mexican design is one of joy – as well as being welcoming and friendly. This is not a style for someone...Read More

Congratulations! You’re now a homeowner! May 1 is actually a holiday just for you – it’s “New Homeowner Day.” Being a homeowner can be overwhelming and the list of projects can seem endless. But think of the possibilities that are ahead of you. What colors will you choose to inspire you? Paint or wallpaper? What...Read More

You only get one chance to make a good first impression – and the same goes for your house! Whether you’re getting ready to put your house on the market, or you just want to do a little sprucing up, the curb appeal of your house is what makes that so very important first impression....Read More