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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
2 min read

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
2 min read

Popular Paint Color Trends for Kitchen Cabinets from the experts at JC Licht in Chicago, IL

Popular Paint Color Trends for Kitchen Cabinetry

Painting your kitchen cabinets can be an easy and cost-effective way to give your kitchen a fresh look. The hardest part of this project is picking the right color! Here are five of our design team’s favorite kitchen cabinet paint colors.

May 03, 2022
2 min read

Popular White Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinetry

Traditional, clean and bright, white cabinets are the all-time classic choice for a timeless color that will complement any culinary masterpiece. These colors will grow with your family and cooking style. Give your kitchen a fresh, sophisticated look, and brighten up your space with our design team’s favorite picks.

May 03, 2022
1 min read

Take a Step in the White Direction: 5 Best White Paint Colors

To give you a leg up on finding the right white paint for your home, here are Benjamin Moore’s 5 Best White Paint Colors and why they are our most popular colors. Let the experts at JC Licht teach you how to choose the perfect white paint color for your home.

March 21, 2022
3 min read

Coming of Sage: The 2022 Color of the Year is… OCTOBER MIST 1495

Grounded but with a dreamlike quality, October Mist 1495 – a gently shaded, uplifting sage green – has been selected as Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2022.

October 13, 2021
2 min read

October Mist 1495 is available at Ricciardi Brothers in Chicago, IL.

October Mist: Meet the Color of the Year 2022

Make room for creativity with October Mist 1495, Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2022. October Mist is part of the Color Trends 2022 palette, a collection that reflects the positivity we want to see and feel in the colors we choose to surround ourselves with.

October 13, 2021
1 min read

2021 Exterior Paint Trends from JC Licht in Chicago

From the Outside Looking In: 2021 Exterior Paint Trends

Your home’s exterior is the first thing people see, and while its main job is to protect what’s inside your home and withstand harsh weather conditions, shouldn’t it also look beautiful? We want you to feel a sense of pride as your approach your home.

August 27, 2021
5 min read

Color of the month: Amazon Soil 2115-30 available at JC Licht in Chicago

Wind Down Summer with JC Licht’s Color of the Month: Amazon Soil 2115-30

We’re enjoying sunsets a little earlier in the evening these days in the Chicagoland area, which means that fall is on its way. While we’re not yet ready to say goodbye to summer, we must admit we enjoy the moody, deep plum hues that streak the sky as clouds move across a late summer sunset.

August 03, 2021
3 min read

Brighten Up Your Home with JC Licht’s Color of the Month: Beacon Hill Damask HC-2

As we crank up the summer ballads and don our latest pair of sunglasses, let’s not forget to crank up the volume on the colors inside (and outside) our homes too. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way, and if you’re looking for something that's bright, Beacon Hill Damask HC-2 is precisely the shade you need!

June 01, 2021
3 min read

Elevate your Home’s Curb Appeal with JC Licht’s DIY Front Door Painting Guide

How often do you think about your front door? As long as it keeps the frigid cold of the Chicagoland winters out and protects your house from the spring rain, you probably don’t give it much thought. But your front door is so much more than a place where packages pile up; it’s a place where memories are made

May 20, 2021
5 min read

Refresh any room with Silhouette AF-655 at JC Licht in Chicago, IL

Refresh Any Room with JC Licht’s Color of the Month: Silhouette AF-655

Spring has arrived! The weather is getting warmer, flowers are in bloom, trees are filling with lush green leaves — color us inspired. Maybe it’s Spring fever or maybe we’re simply tired of looking at the same walls after a year of mostly staying home, but it’s feeling like the perfect time for a home refresh.

May 04, 2021
3 min read

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