One of the most popular trends this year is incorporating nature and sustainability in the interior design of your home. Reusing and reinventing furniture from decades past is incredibly trendy. What started for some as a fun activity to keep busy during the quarantine turned into a full-fledged hobby and business for others. Finding old, [...]

The highly anticipated Color of the Year from Benjamin Moore was released on October 13, 2021. The color chosen was the whimsical October Mist -1495. The playful color was accompanied by fourteen other colors in the 2022 Color of the Year palette. All colors varied in hue, but all remained complementary to each other. From [...]

Benjamin Moore’s anticipated Color of the Year 2022 reveal is right around the corner! It is only fitting to revisit the colors that were top standouts in previous years. As well as share predictions on trends that might influence this years’ Color of the Year as well as spark inspiration for new design ideas.  Color [...]

HISTORIC TIMELINE The Beginning The Wallauer story began in 1921, when Clarence Rudolph Wallauer opened his own paint store after years of being a salesman in White Plains, New York, for other paint manufacturers. The company was called C R. Wallauer & Co. Inc. and became the local Benjamin Moore paint dealer. Clarence was well [...]

As restrictions are beginning to lift and we are able to safely socialize once again, now is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor entertaining area. At Wallauer Paint and Decorating Centers—celebrating their 100th Anniversary—they are here to help. Any space, no matter how small, can be transformed into an elegant oasis for al [...]

A professional shares his top tips for painting any room of a home — even the kitchen. Painting a room in your home — or even just an accent wall or two — can feel daunting if you’re doing it yourself. But with the right tools and know-how, you can not only get the job [...]

The “hottest” colors of summer can be yours all year long. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Some of the most popular colors in this year’s home decorating palette are the leafy greens, beachy blues and fresh florals of summer. These colors are everywhere—in popular paint schemes, wallpaper, fabrics, furnishings and even small appliances. What this means if [...]

Today’s home spaces have to serve more than their traditional functions. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Many of us are adjusting to the “new normal” of 2020, and our homes are, too. As we work and study from home, many of our spaces are doubling or even tripling in function. This is a trend born of necessity, [...]

Don’t worry about totally decorating a new home, remodel or reconstruction. We have you covered! By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Unless you’re an interior designer or professional decorator, the thought of totally decorating a new home, remodel or reconstruction can be scary! However, there are steps you can follow to move in the right direction. These steps [...]