Carolina Manrique

10/05/2026

Let’s talk about Silhouette AF-655 — Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2026.

Silhouette is such an elegant and sophisticated color. At first glance, you see a beautiful, deep brown, but look a little closer and you’ll notice a subtle plum-purple undertone. It’s not purple, but that unexpected undertone gives the color so much depth and character.

I can see Silhouette looking absolutely beautiful on a bathroom vanity, a special piece of furniture, an accent cabinet, or any statement piece in your home.

It’s warm, dramatic, timeless, and definitely not your typical brown.

Would you use Silhouette in your home?

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09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Let’s talk Guest bathrooms

Your guest bathroom may be small, but it’s the perfect place to make a statement.

If I were painting a bathroom vanity this year, these are three Benjamin Moore colors I would choose:

🌲 Forest Green
🩶 Mysterious
💙 Admiral Blue

A little color can completely transform a simple vanity and give the entire bathroom a fresh, sophisticated look.

Which one would you choose? Green, Gray, or Blue? 👇

Carolina’s Restoration
📍 Serving Lake County & surrounding areas

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09/24/2026

From brown to beautiful Coventry Gray

Sometimes you don’t need a new kitchen — you just need a little magic. 🪄

Coventry Gray completely transformed these cabinets, giving the whole space a fresh, elegant, timeless look.

Have brown cabinets you’re tired of looking at? Let me work a little magic on yours. 💙

📍 Barrington • Lake County • Chicagoland
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09/11/2026

SWISS COFFEE — A TIMELESS KITCHEN TRANSFORMATION

There’s a reason Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 is one of my favorite whites for kitchen cabinets. It’s warm, elegant, and timeless, giving the kitchen a fresh and sophisticated look without feeling too stark.

For this kitchen, we transformed the cabinets with a professional sprayed finish in Swiss Coffee, creating a smooth, beautiful result with no brush marks.

Sometimes you don’t need a brand-new kitchen — the right color and a professional finish can completely transform the space you already have.

At Carolina’s Restoration, every kitchen is carefully prepared, primed, sprayed, and finished with attention to every detail.

📍 Serving Lake County & surrounding areas
🎨 Free color consultation
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08/31/2026

Today’s project comes with a view!

Restoring this beautiful antique desk while overlooking Lake Zurich. Bringing old pieces back to life is even better with a view like this. 🪑🎨🌊

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08/28/2026

🤍 A New White Is Taking Over: Oyster White

For years, bright whites have dominated kitchens and cabinetry—but we’re starting to see a beautiful shift toward softer, warmer, more sophisticated whites.

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08/25/2026

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08/07/2026

Warm, creamy, and timeless 🤍 Brandy Cream is a beautiful neutral that brings softness and elegance to any space without feeling too yellow or too beigeBenjaminMoore

07/25/2026