Benjamin Moore Navy Masterpiece 1652 is a bold, blackened teal that brings depth, drama, and timeless sophistication to any space. With its rich blue-green undertones and painterly character, this moody hue makes a striking statement on walls, cabinetry, and accent features. Discover how to pair Navy Masterpiece with warm neutrals, earthy browns, and natural textures to create a beautifully layered palette for fall.
Every month, our design team looks across what’s new from our vendor partners and pulls out what feels genuinely worth specifying. This month’s throughline: richer color, tactile materials, and layered pattern that bring depth, warmth, and character to a space.
Every month our design team looks across what’s new from our vendor partners and tells you what’s actually worth specifying. This month’s throughline: heritage-inspired pattern, softened colour, and layers of texture that bring warmth and character to a space.
Every month our design team looks across what's new from our vendor partners and tells you what's actually worth specifying. This month's throughline: materials with a sense of history, and a palette pulled from the ground up rather than off a trend board.
When flat paint isn't enough, Venetian plaster adds the depth, movement, and luxury a room craves. Here's a guide to high-gloss, matte, and marbleized Meoded finishes, and how to choose the right one for your Midwest home.
Accent walls had their moment—now designers are looking up. The fifth wall, your ceiling, is becoming one of the most powerful ways to make a room feel immersive, cohesive, and unforgettable. Here's how color drenching, bold paint, and ceiling wallpaper are transforming interiors from floor to ceiling.
Not all whites are created equal. Benjamin Moore Dune White 968 is a soft, warm off-white with hushed cream undertones that brings comfort and light to any room—without ever feeling stark or overly yellow. Here's why it remains one of the most trusted off-white paint colors for every style of home.
Meet Margaret Spaan of Restore North Shore, a Chicago interior designer and design-build expert creating homes that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful. Learn how she brings spaces to life through intentional design, layered colour, and a deep understanding of her clients’ lifestyles.
JC Licht is thrilled to name Benjamin Moore's Nantucket Breeze 521 our May Color of the Month for Chicago and Wisconsin. This soft, breezy yellow-green brings the ease of coastal living to any Midwest home — from sun-filled kitchens to serene bedrooms. Discover its color specs, lighting behavior, and beautiful pairings to see why Nantucket Breeze is the fresh, calming update your space has been waiting for.
JC Licht is proud to name Benjamin Moore's Pearl CW-640 our May Color of the Month for Chicago and Wisconsin. This refined, historically inspired blue-gray brings calm sophistication to any room — from bright lakeside living rooms to cozy Midwest bungalows. Explore its color specs, lighting behavior, and stunning pairings to find out why Pearl belongs in your home this spring.
Chicago designer Brooke Milton shares her approach to creating spaces that are both functional and personal. Explore her design philosophy, renovation insights, and go-to Benjamin Moore colors.