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Cinnamon Slate is Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year available at Standard Paint & Flooring in Yakima Valley, Washington State & Oregon.

The Color of the Year Phenomenon: Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Pick, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40

October 18, 2024 3 min read

Every year, paint enthusiasts and interior designers eagerly await the announcement of Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year, a paint trend forecast that sparks excitement and debate. Whether people are quick to embrace the color or need time to warm up to it, the influence on paint and design trends is undeniable. For 2025, Benjamin Moore introduces Cinnamon Slate (2113-40), a color that’s set to redefine how we approach interior paint choices.

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Benjamin Moore Color Trends Rewind: A Look Back at a Decade of Vibrant Shades

Benjamin Moore Color Trends Rewind: A Look Back at a Decade of Vibrant Shades

October 15, 2024 2 min read

With the 2025 Color of the Year on the horizon, it's the perfect time to reflect on the stunning hues that have defined previous years. These colors capture the spirit of each era. Stay tuned October 16th for 2025's Color of the Year.
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Benjamin Moore Woodluxe WaterBased & Oil Base Exterior Wood Stain available at Standard Paint.

Achieve Lasting Beauty with Benjamin Moore Woodluxe: A Complete Guide

April 16, 2024 2 min read

Experience the ultimate in exterior wood protection with Benjamin Moore Woodluxe Exterior Stain.
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Benjamin Moore Woodluck Exterior Stain available at Standard Paint.

Introducing Benjamin Moore Woodluxe: The Ultimate Exterior Stain

April 16, 2024 2 min read

Woodluxe’s innovative formulas deliver excellent durability and protection, while also offering a range of gorgeous opacities and colors. You are sure to find the perfect shade to complement your outdoor aesthetic.
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YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

September 01, 2023 2 min read

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. 
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FRESHEN UP YOUR CURB APPEAL: 6 STEPS TO PAINT YOUR FRONT DOOR

FRESHEN UP YOUR CURB APPEAL: 6 STEPS TO PAINT YOUR FRONT DOOR

August 16, 2023 3 min read

Have you heard the phrase, “You will never get a second chance to make a first impression”? As many have experienced this first hand, they understand how crucial a first impression is. But first impressions don’t start when you say the first hello, first impressions start when the newcomer walks up the front steps to your door.
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Choosing the Right Type of Exterior Paint

Choosing the Right Type of Exterior Paint

July 24, 2023 2 min read

The exterior of your home is subjected to all kinds of potentially damaging weather conditions. Both cold, dry days and sunny, humid days will have a lasting effect on the look and effectiveness of your exterior paint.

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Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

June 08, 2023 3 min read

You fell in love with a paint chip. Hey, it happens. But as enamored as you may be with that particular shade of awesome, how appealing will that color be when it’s painted on a wall.
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Standard Paint and Flooring Blog about powder rooms

Finishing Powder: Go Bold in Your Home’s Smallest Room

May 05, 2023 2 min read

As it turns out, the powder room was where one went to refresh their powdered wig and nose or to make a quick retreat from boorish conversation (yawn!). Typically, the powder room was a water closet near the formal entertaining room, making it convenient for guests needing a moment to themselves. 

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FENG SHUI: ATTRACT POSITIVITY BY PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR

FENG SHUI: ATTRACT POSITIVITY BY PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR

April 10, 2023 2 min read

Your front door is so much more than an entranceway – it’s a chance for your home to make a statement and say, “Hello, world!” What really speaks volumes is a fresh coat of curb appeal. Go bold with the paint colour of your front door and life instantly becomes more interesting.   
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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2020 First Light 2102-70

Love At First Light, 2020 Color Of The Year

February 06, 2023 2 min read

Everyone, and we mean everyone, looks next-level happy and healthy with a rosy glow. Slowly sip on that fact as we bask in Benjamin Moore’s choice for Color of the Year 2020: First Light – a fresh and luminous blush-pink stunner that is both flirty and flattering. 
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Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year palette available at Standard Paint & Flooring

2023 Color Trends Turn Heads

January 02, 2023 2 min read

Discover the eight exceptional hues each selected for their distinct presence and personality, all of them sure to push creative buttons and design boundaries while inspiring greater color confidence.
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