{friday finds: benjamin moore 2012}

Walls: Sharkskin (2139-30), ceiling: Wythe Blue (HC-143), trim: Battenberg (AF-70), stencil: Fresh Olive (2149-30)

Walls: Wythe Blue (HC-143), ceiling: Battenberg (AF-70), trim: Storm Cloud Gray (2140-40)

  Pretend you’re at the eye doctor; do you like room one, or do you like room two better? One or two?

Benjamin Moore showcases their 2012 trend colors in these fabulous room sets. One room, two different looks. It’s all about paint color changing the appearance of a room. Warm or cool? Traditional or contemporary? Right or wrong?

Walls & ceiling: Dunmore Cream (HC-29), ceiling detail & trim: Ballet White (OC-9), accent wall: Montpelier (AF-555)

Walls: Masada (AF-220), ceiling: Pashmina (AF-100), ceiling detail & trim: Ballet White (OC-9)

Walls: French Press (AF-170), ceiling & accent wall: Revere Pewter (HC-172), trim: Refined (AF-75), accent wall stripe: Amethyst Shadow (1441)

Walls: Revere Pewter (HC-172), ceiling: Persimmon (2088-40), trim: Refined (AF-75)

Walls: Nimbus Gray (2131-50), ceiling & trim: White Dove (OC-17), accent: Gypsy Love (2085-30)

Walls: Stardust (2108-40), ceiling: Farm Fresh (AF-360), trim: White Dove (OC-17)

Drum roll, please…Benjamin Moore’s top color pick for 2012 is…

Because of the influence that blue has in our world today, we have chosen wythe blue (HC-143) as Benjamin Moore’s 2012 Color of the Year. It’s a beautiful, calming hue that has an element of heritage and offers grounding rootedness, providing comfort and stability.

Wythe Blue is a blue-green hue with a cool gray cast to it. It is a versatile color that looks perfect in any room in your home. Good job, Benny Moore. See all of Benjamin Moore’s 2012 color picks at your neighborhood Hirshfield’s store.

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