At BA we think beyond the kitchen, because where you cook and eat is also where you entertain, relax, and live. All this week we're sharing simple ways to refresh and recharge your home for Spring
** Photograph by Jonathon Kambouris**Our picks from Benjamin Moore (clockwise from top left): Sharkskin, Wythe Blue, Nimbus Gray, Wythe Blue, Ballet Slippers, Bird's EggToday our annual travel issue comes out, packed with great escapes to beautiful destinations. But if you can't jet off to a faraway land to hit your refresh button, don't worry: This week we'll share simple upgrades you can use to make your home into a beautiful, comfortable destination in its own right.
First up, floors and walls--because any design wiz will tell you that the easiest way to transform a space is to start with the foundations.
If you can afford to, hire professional painters. Their skill is worth ten times the cost. No one wants to spend the next four years starting at the spot where your brush veered off course. Then follow these tips:
- Paint small spaces (like an office) darker shades to make them cozy and inviting. Our picks: Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray or Sharkskin (Sharkskin pictured left)
- Keep large rooms bright with lighter, warmer shades. Our picks: Glidden Honey Beige (pictured left), Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue or Ballet Slippers
Have some fun with color in a bathroom or hallway. Our picks: Farrow & Ball Arsenic (pictured above, right) or Glidden Terra Cotta (pictured above, left)
Dress up a bathroom or entry way with bold, unexpected wallpaper. Our pick (below): "Malachite" by Brett Design Inc
- If going bold with paint or wallpaper isn't an option, add color from the floor. Our pick: Fashion designer Thakoon's graphic blooms splashed onto handcrafted Tibetan rugs in a collaboration with Elson & Company. "Pixelated Floral" rug (below), $100 per square foot, 202-333-7120
