Design tips for a surf shack-themed home office, anyone? Watch this video. Tips for a Change in Design When you are thinking of a makeover for your home, hopefully you have given it a lot o… Read More

We’re all about making your house a warm and colorful home here at Let it B. Yes, you can definitely and instantly breathe new life into a space with a fresh coat of paint. But, let&rs&hell…Read More

Don’t take work stress home with you—it’s not good for your health! Find the space and room to breathe. Try these tips for a tranquil home accompanied by colors from the Br… Read More

Organize. Declutter. These are buzz words that you see in most home magazines. The Marie Kondo method, the minimalism movement, and feng shui are some of the things that have influenced how… Read More

Itching to do something fun and productive this week? Why not drop by Interior & Design Manila in the next few days? Yes, that’s right. Like many other construction expos, Interior… Read More

With all the things parents need to think about, it can’t be helped that some things take a back seat. The family’s health, however, remains a top priority. Boysen Bug Off, an an… Read More

You can use the Boysen Color Trend palettes by choosing two or more colors from each palette. For this post, I will be choosing two paint colors from the BREATHE palette and add a light neut… Read More

From purple heart emojis to high-end purple phone models, this alluring hue has seen a rise in popularity recently. A talented group of seven boys from Korea might have a lot to do with it… Read More

Awww, he made his old skimboard into a pegboard. What about the memories, man? And it was a cool wall art to begin with. But I get it, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. If you have s… Read More

When you’re new to painting, it can be silly to think that there’s a chance your paint won’t stick to wherever you applied it. But you can bet that it does happen, and seve… Read More

If you are new to this blog, you may not have seen our Best of Hue series, which focus on one particular color per article. Just click on the link if you’re curious. We’re revivi… Read More

The collection of colors in the Boysen Color Trend palettes are often divided into four themes. Each of these themes would usually have around 6 colors that can be mixed and matched when nee… Read More

Here’s a question: Why do we apply paint? Primarily, it’s to provide a layer of protection to a surface and, of course, for beautification. Beyond these, Boysen has seen many opp… Read More

In celebration of International Literacy Day, held every year on Sept. 8, we’re putting the spotlight on books and reading nooks. Whether you’re a certified book-lover or have ju… Read More

Hey there, Homies! Let’s start of the day with a pep in our step with some good news. Philconstruct Mindanao is finally back! After a two year hiatus due to the raging pandemic, physic… Read More

We made a couple of video tutorials on how to refurbish a wooden chair in the past. Here’s another one for a surf shack-themed home office from a self-styled digital nomad, beach bum… Read More

Didn’t get to go to WORLDBEX 2022? It’s alright, we’ve got you. Here are some highlights from Boysen’s participation at the expo and the launch of our newest Color Li… Read More

Ceilings are often overlooked during a renovation project. Most of the time, you just slap some flat white paint on it and call it a day. After all, white goes well with everything, right? W… Read More

We all need a little help every now and then. So, we’re happy to introduce the newest member of the Let It B team, Lettie! Friendly and knowledgeable, Lettie works closely with Boysen… Read More

Time for another round of guessing paint colors! This time, we’re playing the Scandinavian hues edition. If you’re in need of a little inspiration for paint that will match your… Read More

Looking for something fun to do with friends or family? Perhaps you’re planning a home improvement or renovation soon? Well, mark your calendars because one of the biggest construction… Read More

For our last post on affirmations this month, here is a set of helpful tips on how we can have a fertile ground in ourselves to create a positive outlook in life. Be True to Yourself Self-a… Read More

Working or studying outside the home or office? Café. Meeting up with a close friend? Café. Taking a breather from life? Café. Sure, the drinks can get expensive but tha… Read More

Most people choose light neutrals for their homes. But if you’re feeling the tickle to paint your home with other colors, yet are unsure about what colors to pick, here’s the LIV… Read More

Paint is a miracle worker when it comes to refreshing and revitalizing a space. A new coat on your walls can make a huge difference! This goes both ways, unfortunately. Fading paint can make… Read More

This is the third set of affirmations that we made for you. These are helpful reminders to help us achieve a healthy mindset to become the people who are able to live our best lives. This se… Read More

Focusing on your goals is a good thing. A great thing, even. However, sometimes we’re so tunnel-visioned on our end goal that we forget to stop and smell the roses. While major milesto… Read More

Homies, meet Lettie, the blog character to represent the section on real-life questions and answers. We opened a new sub-category in the blog which you will find under Paint TechTalk. This w… Read More

With the opening of the first-ever IKEA in the Philippines, by now we’re all familiar with Scandinavian interiors. A lot of us have fallen in love with its clean and minimalist aesthet… Read More

Before we begin, let’s be clear on our goal for today. The aim is to refresh your space with a wall color that’s hopefully equal to or better than your last one. We want a hue yo… Read More

Filipinos are some of the most ingenious and resourceful people out there. We usually manage to think of creative and useful ways to upcycle and reuse a lot of things from our everyday lives… Read More

We started posting the first 7 affirmations last week. For this week, here are 7 more to get us through trying times. See these as reminders or helpful nudges to help us overcome hurdles. Ta… Read More

The contemporary Scandi interior design style is very popular in the Philippines. It is not so much its simple and functional aesthetic that draws homeowners to it, but the bright and maaliw… Read More

It pains us a little to say this but, yes, we agree that wood paint can sometimes be bothersome because of its strong paint smell. This can be especially true if you’re working indoors… Read More

Life gets busy and none of us are taking as many vacations as we would hope. Be in awe even when you’re sitting at home. Marvel at the colors from the LIVE palette from the Boysen Colo… Read More

Picking out the perfect hue for your living space is an investment. It’s an investment in time when you spend weekends scouring through the Boysen blog looking for color palette inspir… Read More

Affirmations are bite-size statements that help some, if not most, of us get through rough times which we are arguably living in. Perhaps that’s the reason why affirmations can be foun… Read More

Maybe you’ve already painted with Boysen Acrytex before or maybe you’re thinking about using it for the first time for a paint project. Whichever of these you are, the Boysen Tec… Read More

Each of us is navigating these turbulent times in the best way we know how. To live life in full color may seem difficult but it may also be an effective way to move forward when external fo… Read More

Just as we were starting to get some respite from the COVID-19 virus, here comes another health threat to worry about: dengue. This is why it’s time once again to talk about Boysen&rsq&hell…Read More

Got some paint leftover from your recent painting project? Don’t throw them out just yet! Aside from the fact that money doesn’t grow on trees (especially in this econo… Read More

Let it B has many videos that show how to make accent walls in your home. This is a fresh drop that will show how to paint an accent wall the Scandi way. Watch the video. An accent wall doe… Read More

The BLOOM color palette of Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 is a happy and colorful one and made up mostly of warm colors pink and yellow. We’ve featured it so many times in this blog so for… Read More

It’s easy to love green, especially these days when hectic and busy seem to be the norm. Look what’s written about it in our color psychology guide: “As a combination of ye… Read More

Your roof goes through a lot day in and day out. Year-round it has to deal with blazing heat from the sun, unforgiving rains, and strong winds. No doubt your roof takes a lot of battering fr… Read More

Feeling a little bit more adventurous when it comes to your DIY painting journey? Why not try mixing your own shade of paint? There are a few reasons why people opt to mix their own shade at… Read More

Just like any other tool in your toolbox, painting tools need at least some care and maintenance so you get several uses out of them. We’ve already discussed how to properly store left… Read More

Want an accent wall? If you want your space to look put-together and beautiful, your accent wall needs to be properly planned out. You can’t eeny-minny-miny-moe your way out of this on… Read More

Scandinavian design, the darling interior style of today’s Filipino homeowners, is again the topic for this post. We showed a previous video on how to beautify a hand me down dresser w… Read More

This should be familiar to many of us—a closet that is untidy, messy, and bursting at the seams with stuff. Unless you are a minimalist and have OC tendencies, majority of us are chall… Read More

Hey, how’s it going? This is for everyone who’s going through some tough times. When the world is pulling you down and a moral sense of right and wrong is turned upside down, wha… Read More

How would you like to come back to a home that feels joyful, playful, and a lot of fun to live in? So set aside those aspirational or picture-perfect looks that take a lot of effort to accom… Read More

Doing paint estimation, getting your tools and paint in order, and a little light reading on the Boysen Tutorials section of this blog are some of the things to do to prepare for a paint pro… Read More

This video on dressing up your dresser is the first of four videos about how to style a scandi space. Watch the video showing an easy, step-by-step process on how to prettify an old, hand me… Read More

Want to wow your houseguests? Take your interiors up a notch with the BLOOM palette from the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection. “BLOOM is a sophisticated palette of an unexpected c… Read More

Go to any hardware and home depot store near you and for sure you’ll spot rows upon rows of the familiar green and yellow packaging of Boysen paints. Upon closer inspection, you’… Read More

Shopping platforms, online and brick and mortar stores, Tiktok, IG, FB, Pinterest—wherever you look, you will find pastels. They are everywhere coloring many things like clothes, furni… Read More

Storing leftover paint for use another day is a wise move. You avoid wastage and get the most bang for your buck. There’s a catch though. You get to use it again provided that the cont… Read More

Another color palette in Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 is BLOOM. It is a surprising and sophisticated paint color palette that is made up of mostly vibrant colors. The mix is unexpected but the… Read More

Coastal Grandmother! Does it sound like something you’ve heard before? It’s making waves all over the internet and social media! If you haven’t, no need to feel left out. T… Read More

Nothing spells cozy quite like curling up in bed with the soft and gentle pitter-patter of rain on your windows. The earth seems to sigh with relief upon the onset of the rainy season, a res… Read More

Some moms and dads choose neutral colors for kid’s rooms as they’re able to grow with their child. But let’s face it, creams and off-whites are far from being fun colors. S… Read More

I did a very, VERY informal survey about what people don’t like in home interiors. The survey is so informal that I didn’t have a sampling survey, much less a survey population… Read More

When you think of painting, does the word “math” come to mind, too? Unfortunately, repainting your home involves a lot of math. And I’m not just talking about computing pri… Read More

Inspect the packaging label of a paint product and you’ll notice it will specify if the paint is meant for interior surfaces, exterior surfaces, or both. As a newbie to the painting wo… Read More

“It is the same with people as it is with riding a bike. Only when moving can one comfortably maintain one’s balance.” That’s a translation of Einstein’s quote… Read More

We here at Boysen HQ work with colors all day. And, we weren’t lying when we said our favorite color is, well, all of them. No color gets left behind. What’s another group of peo… Read More

With all the noise we have to contend with in today’s world, being presented with something simple, clean, and easy-to-use—whether it be a website you are navigating, an airbnb r… Read More

So you’ve gotten yourself a freshly painted wall only to find out that the color isn’t exactly the same as the one you saw in the store. You check the paint label. Yup, it’… Read More

Who wouldn’t want a cozy spot to slowly sip coffee on weekend mornings? Just because your dining space is limited doesn’t mean you can’t make it look stunning. A bit of pai… Read More

Passive design, for those not in the know, sounds blah. But passive design is good, especially for the environment. Climate change is a global issue that affects all of us. International org… Read More

In a world filled with #TeamPuti and Scandinavian interiors, dare to be bold and colorful. Fill your home with the energizing hues of the Move palette from the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 col… Read More

Stumped on what color to choose for your living space? Look to your closet for some inspiration. We usually gravitate to a particular hue or palette when we purchase clothing or shoes. For m… Read More

Revamping your floors anytime soon? There might be a chance that you’ll be reaching for a 2-component paint product at the home depot. We take you through the important things you need… Read More

Internet is full of color palettes, color swatches, or color combinations, if you know where to look. That’s one of the advantages of this age—search engines are our friends. So… Read More

Summer has come and gone. The rainy season has arrived in the Philippines once again. By now, we’re hoping you’ve already done the necessary prep work to keep you safe and dry in… Read More

Do you belong to Team Neutrals or Team Colors? You don’t have to be super self-aware to know the answer. Just look at your wardrobe, the things you consider precious, your home, your c… Read More

In the last Painting It Easy article, we provided an overview of the essential painting tools every DIY-er needs in their repainting and renovation arsenal. This time, let’s dive deepe… Read More

Sometimes all you want for your walls is for it to be a color to match your #aesthetic goals. Neutral paint colors are the perfect backdrops for showing off your carefully chosen furniture a… Read More

Agree or disagree: Picking paint colors is one of the most enjoyable parts of embarking on a painting project. The pressure to pick the perfect hue aside, seeing all the colors and finding … Read More

How do you use the golden ratio in interior design? An example would be using the rule of three, which I talked about recently and how this can be used in the home. But more than just creati… Read More

We’ve all seen photos of rooms bathed in just one color. These days, it’s interiors in a lot of neutral and nude colors like off-white, beige, and creams. Creating a monochromati… Read More

Working out is the last thing on your mind when you have a bajillion other things on your to do list. But, exercising has a ton of benefits. Not just for your body, but also for your mind. M… Read More

These are the six paint colors of the MOVE paint color palette of Boysen Color Trend 2022/23. Move and get your blood flowing with these colors in your home. The four warm, intense colors a… Read More

Philippine rains can be torrential which makes preparing for the rainy season a must for every household. For new homes, this can include choosing construction and paint products specificall… Read More

Embarking on a renovation or repainting project is no small feat. It’s not something that you decide to do on a whim. Well, you still can, technically. But, it’s going to be such… Read More

Three—that seems to be the magic number in designing interior spaces. The rule of three does not apply only to interior design but also in math, writing, photography, computer programm… Read More

Ceilings are quite often overlooked during a repainting or renovating project. Usually, they are just coated with a plain white paint in flat finish. First, this makes the room feel larger… Read More

If you’ve come across one of Let It B’s repainting guides, you’ll know that repainting over an area that already has paint on it will require you to do surface prep work. O… Read More

Blue lovers raise your hand! Some sources say it’s the world’s most popular favorite color. To be honest, if it really were true, it’s not that hard to believe. Blue is a b… Read More

Is minimalism really on its way out? That seems to be the consensus of popular international interior designers since 2020 when the pandemic changed the way we lived our lives. This opinion… Read More

You wouldn’t eat soup with a fork! The right tool makes the work easier. DIYers, if you want to level up your brushes and rollers knowledge, the tips below will help. Keep them in mind… Read More

Have your ever thought to yourself, “Hmm…I wonder what kind of cake I am?” Yes? Me too! Well, look no further. Let’s stave off our cravings with this delightfully de… Read More

A previous post focused on a pitched roof as an important feature in our vernacular architecture, a style of building which did not involve professional architects.  This is the buildin… Read More

You’ve probably heard that the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection was recently released. This year’s theme is Flourish (yup, because that’s our hope for this year and th… Read More

There is an important feature—a pitched roof—in our vernacular architecture that can best be considered by prospective homeowners before they start building their homes. Vernacul… Read More

To achieve the intended best results, a lot of paint products used as topcoat will require you to apply not just one but often several layers of paint—often two or three coats. Here we… Read More

My current status: sleep-deprived, anxiety-ridden, and perpetually clenching my gut from stress. My calendar is overfilled with meetings, deadlines, doctor’s visits, grocery trips, car… Read More

As it is Flores de Mayo, we thought it fitting to have a post dedicated to the beautiful and colorful flowers found in the Philippines. Being a tropical country, the Philippines is home to a… Read More

Summer yum goes hand in hand with summer fun, and what can be more cooling to the palate during the hot sunshiny days than sherbet! Do I hear sorbet? Well yes, that too. Ice cream? Definitel… Read More