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Best Mid-Century Modern Wallpaper

We love wallpaper in all interiors, but it's one of our favorites in Mid-Century Modern design. Like most Mid-Century Modern elements, wallpaper can be subtle and laidback or bold and statement-making. To find the bestMid-Century Modern wallpaper for your home, deciding how you will use it is essential. The wallcovering needs for a pristine sitting room will differ from those of a casual living room or bedroom.

August 18, 2023
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Accent Walls in Mid-Century Modern Homes

Mid-Century Modern design emphasizes clean lines and functionality, but that doesn't mean it can't include a show-stopping accent wall. Accent walls always have the same purpose: to draw attention to a space within a room. We'll show you how easy it is to introduce accent walls in Mid-Century Modern homes.

August 18, 2023
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Best Summer Wallpaper

Summer is fresh, fun, and, in Chicago, far too short. That’s why we love cute summer wallpapers. They’re an exquisite accent during the summer season and keep the spirit of sunshine alive when the snow flies.

August 18, 2023
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Best Paint for Outdoor Paint Projects

The summer months are an excellent time to cross outdoor painting projects off your to-do list. Painting outdoors requires a slightly different formula than interior jobs, and using the right paint is essential for a job well done.

August 18, 2023
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Arborcoat exterior deck stain available at JC Licht.

Making the Most of Your Backyard This Summer

Do you cringe when you look at your deck? It may be time to restain. Let's talk about how to prep your deck for restaining and how to celebrate when the job is completed properly.

July 04, 2023
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Benjamin Moore Arborcoat available at JC Licht

Staining Your Deck – Doing It The Right Way

Has it been more than a couple of years since you stained your deck? Be honest - your deck will always tell the truth. Sure, it's a chore to stain your deck, but with the right products and know-how, you can do it right and get back to enjoying summer in Chicago.

June 23, 2023
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Benjamin Moore: 3500 Colors of the Midwest

Whether in the bustling city of Chicago, the quiet suburbs, or the vast countryside, you know the Midwest is a colorful, lively place to live and work. We have it all and are proud to show off everything we're famous for.

May 30, 2023
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Pre-Holiday Paint Jobs You Can Get Done Before Thanksgiving

Is your home ready to handle Thanksgiving holiday hosting duties? By checking off these few small, simple projects from your to-do list, you’ll be able to spruce up your home and create a welcoming look so clean and fresh it’ll even impress your in-laws.

October 20, 2022
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Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year Palette available at JC Litch

2023 Color Trends Turn Heads

Like shiny red sports cars turn heads and stunning red dresses at weddings upstage brides, Benjamin Moore’s charismatic Color of the Year 2023 is a scene stealer that exudes confidence and demands attention. Every. Time.

October 14, 2022
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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush 2008-30

Bold is BACK, baby! Benjamin Moore has made a brazen statement by choosing the charismatic Raspberry Blush 2008-30 as its 2023 Color of the Year.

October 14, 2022
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Designing a Space Using the Psychology of Color

From the advertisements we see to the places we visit, intentional color choice impacts almost everything we do. You can even use the psychology of color to design your ideal home!

September 27, 2022
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Yes, Your Home Can Wear White After Labor Day (So Get Over It)

The old school thinking that you can’t wear white after Labor Day is as silly as believing you can’t drink coffee on days that end in Y. And we simply don’t want to live in a world where either is true.

September 01, 2022
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