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With the kids are back in school, weekends are a great time to include them in a fun design project you’ll both benefit from, such as redecorating their bedrooms. Working together, you can create a lasting memory and a room they’re proud enough to keep clean and tidy.

When done right, a fresh paint job is one of the most efficient and inexpensive ways to transform the look of a room. From avid weekend warriors to first-time do-it-yourselfers, there are three key steps in the process to ensure a perfect paint job.

Despite their similar appearance, not all paints are created equal. Different formulations yield characteristics that impact both the application of the paint and how it performs over time.

To get started on planning your repainting projects for the rooms in your home, we encourage you to read and review the following infographic, which is full of great painting tips, ideas, and checklists.

Colors create a variety of feelings like that coziness feeling you might experience when curled up on the sofa in front of a fireplace on a cold winter’s night. The easiest way to make your home more cozy and add value at the same time is to apply a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore paint in a new color.

In this season of cheer and warmth, we tend to gravitate toward the things and places that bring us the most happiness.Today, we’re channeling that spirit of contentment and sharing a few interior design inspirations that make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Redecorating your home at different times of the year can bring the outdoors inside. Autumn is a great time of year, with the beautiful reds, oranges, yellows, and golds as the leaves change.

We are now stocking Ultra Spec® SCUFF-X, a revolutionary, single-component paint that actually resists scuffing before it starts. See how a range of high-traffic areas remain scuff-free when protected by SCUFF-X.

Every home should look good and feel comfortable. When it comes to looks, paint is the first thing people see. What’s more, paint is the first defense against elements such as harsh weather and pests. 

Painting your home is an inexpensive and simple way to change the feel of your living spaces. However, when it comes to choosing a particular color, choose wisely, as there are often psychological influences that occur.

JC Licht is now stocking Century at our Evanston and Clark Street locations. We’re very proud to be among the first markets in the nation to carry this new line of finely crafted, artisanal color from the master craftsmen at Benjamin Moore.