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Best Blue Paint Colors: The Colors I Keep Coming Back To
OK, let’s talk about blue. Not just one blue, the whole spectrum, from the barely-there whisper of Farrow & Ball Skylight to the moody, near-black depth of Benjamin Moore Mysterious. Blue grounds a room. It makes a space feel intentional, like someone really thought about how it should feel. Over the past couple of years I’ve reached for a handful of blues across four projects, and I get asked about them constantly. Here’s the full breakdown: every color, every room, and why
Shalmai Keim
4 days ago4 min read


European Inspired Apartment Reno
La Rue No. 3 was never meant to be just a place to stay. It began as a feeling. One rooted in slowness, texture, and the quiet confidence of knowing when something is complete. Set within a historic building, this European-inspired apartment renovation was guided by restraint rather than trend. The goal was not to modernize for the sake of newness, but to layer the space with warmth, soul, and a sense of having been collected over time. The name La Rue —French for the street
Shalmai Keim
Jan 11 min read


Featured in American Farmhouse Style: A Soulful French Country Home With Timeless Details
I’m thrilled to share that my work was recently featured in American Farmhouse Style Magazine . It’s a meaningful milestone and a...
Shalmai Keim
Oct 11, 20252 min read


The Journey to Transforming Our Bathroom: A Cozy and Classic Makeover
When we set out to remodel our bathroom, our vision was clear: create a space that felt timeless yet fresh. We wanted it to look like...
Shalmai Keim
Aug 24, 20243 min read
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