Exploring Color: A Conversation with Benjamin Moore's Andrea Magno

Exploring Color: A Conversation with Benjamin Moore's Andrea Magno

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints June 29, 2024 Duration: 39:23

In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, Dan interviews Andrea Magno, the Director of Color Marketing and Design at Benjamin Moore. They discuss the history and process behind selecting Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year, the influence of cultural and societal factors on color trends, and how these trends come back in new ways. Andrea shares insights into the inspirations and research that drive their color selections and offers advice on choosing the right paint color for your home. The conversation also touches on current interior and exterior trends and the importance of color in creating a desired atmosphere in a space.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:44 History of Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year

04:53 The Process of Selecting the Color of the Year

12:06 The Impact and Use of Color Trends

19:01 Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Color

25:04 Exploring Favorite Color Collections

30:42 Current and Future Color Trends

37:09 Conclusion and Upcoming Color Reveal



Home In Progress is a weekly conversation hosted by Dan Hansen from RepcoLite Paints, born from the belief that a home is never truly finished. It’s a constant, often charming, series of projects and adjustments. This podcast digs into that reality, covering everything from choosing the right paint sheen and troubleshooting a stubborn plumbing issue to planning a garden layout or refreshing a room with a new design perspective. The tone is practical and approachable, blending useful advice with a genuine sense of humor about the inevitable mishaps that come with DIY. You’ll hear specific tips on materials and techniques, discussions on balancing aesthetics with function, and honest talk about what it really takes to maintain and improve your space. Each episode aims to leave you with a tangible takeaway, whether it’s the confidence to tackle a small repair or inspiration for a larger weekend project. It’s for anyone who views their home as a living project-a place of leisure, creativity, and continuous learning. Listen for a mix of straightforward education and relatable stories that make the process of caring for a house feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding part of life.
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