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We’ve Got School Spirit: Matching Dunn-Edwards Colors To Your Favorite Universities

09/18/19 • specs+spaces staff

With a kaleidoscope of color possibilities, we’ve matched Dunn-Edwards paint colors to some of the most prominent western school athletic teams, so you can access school spirit all year long.

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September Color of the Month: Spice of Life (DET439)

09/05/19 • specs+spaces staff

Knowing the long, hot days of summer are drawing to a close can make us feel reflective and focused on things to come. That’s why September’s Color of the Month is Spice of Life (DET439), a color that with its rich depth embodies the urge to reflect, connect and appreciate life.

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Neu Traditions: A Journey through Dunn-Edwards 2020 Color + Design Trends

09/03/19 • Sara McLean

Dunn-Edwards recently unveiled its 2020 trends color + design report, Optimistic Endeavors: Tales of Tomorrow. In a combination of opposites, Neu Traditions is inspired by a return to traditional design with softened edges, highlighting a modern artisanal quality fused with classic elements.

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Art Deco Hues Meet Moroccan Sunset Vibes in Dazey Penthouse

09/03/19 • specs+spaces staff

When fashion designer Dani Nagel, Founder of Dazey LA found her Beachwood Canyon home in the hills above Los Angeles, she knew she wanted to transform it with an Art Deco-meets-Moroccan vibe. Naturally, the most impactful way to kickstart her new home’s transformation was to play with Dunn-Edwards paint colors.

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Then, Now & Forever Collection Highlight: Architect Cliff May

08/21/19 • specs+spaces staff

Color can have the power to transport you to a different time. One such architectural inspiration was architect Cliff May.

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Restaurant & Workplace in Focus: Lodgic Everyday Community

08/14/19 • Grace Lennon

​Lodgic Everyday Community opened its doors last year, and is a one-of-a-kind venture located in Champaign, Illinois. The organization introduces a new option for working families that juggle it all, seamlessly blending three services; shared workspace, healthy affordable meals, and child care.

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Echo Park Guest Bedroom Invites Light and Creative Energy

08/14/19 • specs+spaces staff

When house guests come to visit the new home of Sub Folk Collective’s Steven Miller in Los Angeles’s Echo Park neighborhood, he’ll offer them more than just a spare bed to crash in. This is the second guest bedroom Miller designed using Dunn-Edwards paints.

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August Color of the Month: DE5430 Beach House

08/07/19 • specs+spaces staff

Inspired by the dog days of summer and its crisp golden rays of sun, we’ve declared Beach House (DE5430) as one of the best paint colors for summer, and the color of the month for August.

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2020 Residential Design Trends

08/05/19 • Grace Lennon

Architecture makes a strong statement about our lives and the world around us — in particular, residential design. From minimalism and innovative use of materials, to symbolism and the advancements in pre-fabrication, here is what is what will shape the homes of the future.

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Playtime: A Journey through Dunn-Edwards 2020 Color + Design Trends

08/05/19 • Sara McLean

Self-seeking of enjoyment and immersion in the experience of NOW. Acting on a desire for fun and adventure. Real, authentic moments that recharge and renew our spirits. Passionately pursuing what makes you happy without expectations or assumptions. Live for today, for tomorrow is not promised.