The Fifth Wall: Your Ceiling

Apartment Therapy recently posted a wonderful little gallery of painted ceilings which further prove the point that ceilings don't always need to be white! When choosing a more muted palette for walls, a little colour can be placed on the ceiling to create some drama and highlight beautiful architectural details. Adding a darker colour to a high ceiling can also visually bring the ceiling down to aid in creating a more intimate space. The placement of some colour on your ceiling can also cut the contrast between your wall and ceiling thus making a much softer transition on the eye from one colour to the next. Bright bold colours will draw attention - who says your ceiling can't be your focal point.





Images are courtesy of Apartmenttherapy.com



Benjamin Moore Paints



Benjamin Moore Paints



Benjamin Moore Paints





Emphasize dramatic wallpaper by incorporating a dominant colour in the pattern.
Image courtesy of Decor Pad



Add colour and texture to your ceiling with Graham & Brown's Wall Doctor in the Victorian pattern.
Available at Kensington Paint & Decorating for $25.99 / roll.

Thinking of adding some colour to your ceiling? Stop by and we will be happy to give you a hand.

Kensington Paint & Decorating

6791 Hastings St, Burnaby BC

(604) 320-2565

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April Showers Bring May Flowers...




 floral... Floral... FLORAL! Floral isn't just for Grandma's anymore. Here is just a handful of ways to incorporate some modernized floral into your life.

Blik Wall Graphic - Anise
$64.99
Great for renters or those who like to change their decor like they change thier underwear. Put it up, and when you tire of it, take it down without any damage or naughty four letter words.

Thibaut - Avalon Collection, Morristown
$82.99 / Double Roll



Amy Butler for Graham & Brown - Georgia
$63.95 / Single Roll




Graham & Brown - Countess
$59.95 / Single Roll







Graham & Brown - Flora
$69.95 / Single Roll



Sanderson, Amari Collection - Leora



Sanderson, Ione Collection - Lacecap



Sanderson, PomPom Collection - PomPom

  


Romo - Kimura Wallpapers



Cole and Son - Magnolia
$273.00 / Double Roll



Benjamin Moore Hibiscus Wall Tattoo - $34.99
Get creative and incorporate some metallics with this tattoo for a bit of a glitzy touch on your walls.




See a wallpaper you like? Let us order you a sample free of charge! Come by and peruse our large selection of Blik wall graphics and see what else we have to offer for Benjamin Moore Wall Tattoos.

Kensington Paint & Decorating

6791 Hastings St, Burnaby BC

(604) 320-2565

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The Silhouette Scene


The silhouette motif has made a bold graphic presence in the decor world, from accent pillows, art work and even wallpaper. Looking for a way to work it into your room's decor? We've found a few clever ways.

Osborne & Little - Clarendon

Osborne & Little offers an array of fun and quirky papers such as this one called Clarendon. The flocked foam element of this paper adds a tactile dimension to it, adding to it's eccentric nature and is offered in an array of different colours suitable for any colour palette. 



Studio 465 London - Cameo

Wallquest's Studio 465 London line also offers a similar pattern that caters to the rebellious teenager in all of us. Cameo takes the motif of our Grandmothers' days and adds a bit of edge to. Available in charcoal gray, hot pink or a neutral beige.



Silhouette Art with Benjamin Moore's Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault on City Line

Don't think you could handle a whole wall of silhouette? Why not create your own original silhouettes as individual pieces of art. Benjamin Moore's Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault demonstrates how to create these original works of art with a digital camera, some canvas and Benjamin Moore Paint, in Ash Blue, Ultra White, and Black Knight. Click the link above to receive step by step instructions on your very own DIY Silhouette Art.

Think you might want to give the Silhouette a whirl in your own space? Let us order you a wallpaper sample in the colour of your choice, free of charge! Tester pots are also available in all Benjamin Moore colours to help ensure you select the right shade for you painting project. Come by and we would be happy to get your connected with everything you need.

Kensington Paint & Decorating, 6791 Hastings St, Burnaby BC,

Open 7 days a week! (604) 320-2565

Stains?



Winning Colours Stain Remover



     Winning Colours - this is our little miracle in a bottle. We here at Kensington Paint & Decorating can all attest to how amazingly well this product will take out stains. It's stain removing abilities doesn't end at paint (latex or oil) but it will also demolish even the toughest of pet messes, markers and ink, lipstick, nail polish, grease, scuff marks, label residue, and even wine messes (just ask Tim). You can use it in your laundry as a booster, detail your car with it, as well as clean practically any surface in the home or office. Best of all this product is Eco-friendly, skin friendly and smells like candied bananas!

     There are hundreds of videos on You Tube that will also support our stand on this product. Despite the slight cheesy tone to the video below, these two gentlemen, Mr. Scupscup and Dirty Dave have both made careers putting this product to the test and have yet to be disappointed.

Have a tough stain? This may very well be the answer. Swing by and grab a bottle. We would be happy to share with you our own testimonials of Winning Colours!



A Fresh New Addition to Our Wallpaper Library

We would like to welcome Joanne Fabrics' new line of wallpaper to our library. Filled with pages of fresh new designs with a spring like feel, these patterns would be a welcomed addition to any room of any decor style. Joanne Fabrics' four new books, Neo, Pure, Euphoria, and Fusion each bring something different to the table.


Joanne Fabrics - Euphoria

Euphoria boasts a line of patterns with fluid scrolling lines, bold leafy motifs, curvilinear geometric shapes as well as textural papers, all with a dash of metallic against an array of colour options.

Joanne Fabrics - Fusion

 Love metallic but afraid of making your place look like Liberace lives there? Fusion has mastered the art of subtlety when it comes to blending a hint of metallic, texture and bold design. This line seems to pull inspiration from the shores, with coral inspired designs, pebble like textures, and harmonious stripes. Our favourite is the curvilinear trellis pattern that is featured on the cover of the book - it's the perfect sized scale for any room.

Joanne Fabrics - Neo

Bring the outdoors in with the selection of patterns from Neo. From Hydrangeas to Peacock feathers, paisley-like patterns to organic metallic textures - these patterns offer a hint of peaceful whimsy like a stroll through a garden (but without the bugs).

Joanne Fabrics - Pure

Pure is a textural resource book that allows you to add a complementing texture to any other pattern selections that you may have selected from the line by Joanne's Fabrics, or to simply just add a faint texture to your rooms' current decor.
Click on the links provided to view more of the full line of wallpaper offered by Joanne Fabrics or better yet, pop by to see it in person. See something you like? Let us order a sample for you, free of charge.
Kensington Paint & Decorating - Burnaby's Benjamin Moore, 6791 Hastings St, Burnaby BC,
Open 7 days a week! (604) 320-2565

All photos courtesy of Joanne Fabrics www.joannefabrics.com

Have You Met Regal Yet?

Regal is a familiar face in the Benjamin Moore line up. Introduced in 1956 as Regal Wall Satin, this product has seen many an alteration over the years, as it kept up with the latest in paint technology. Today, it has been reintroduced in the Benjamin Moore line up as Regal™ Select, bringing with it a set of superior properties that have yet to be seen before in the Regal line.
What's so great about the new Regal™ Select Interior Waterborne Paint? This product joins the fleet of Benjamin Moore's Green Promise Waterborne Products. Tinted on the propriatary Gennex System, Regal translates to an extremely low odour, very low VOCs, and superior performing product. Regal also brings to the table an advanced formula making it both a paint and primer all in one, allowing you to complete your projects quicker, with easy application and premium results. The 1-2 hour recoat time also means that by the time you are finished one lap around the room you are ready to do another! Made with a propriatary stain release technology, Regal ensures that common household stains like dirt, grime, lipstick, ketchup, and washable markers can be easily removed with mild soap and water, regardless of the finish you choose - Ulti-Matte, Eggshell, Pearl or Semi-Gloss.
Our favourite finish is the Ulti-Matte! There's no need to worry about performance or scrubbability and you also get that beautiful rich flat finish that showcases that perfect colour you spent hours choosing! Easy application, great performance, eco-friendly, and cost effective - what's not to love about Regal?
Want to get to know Regal better? Come on in and we will be happy to introduce you.
Watch for Regal Select Exterior Products to be arriving just in time for your exterior painting projects!
Click here to learn more about Benjamin Moore Regal Select

The Kensington Paint & Decorating Blog is born! What, no birthday cake?
Thanks for stopping by and checking us out. Here we will hope to inform you about the multitude of products that we carry and will strive to provide some inspiration for whatever your current decorating project may be. Have any questions? Don't ever hesitate to ask - comment, email, call or come on by, our door is open seven days a week!