Was helped by Bryan recently who was beyond helpful. He helped me narrow down paint color choices…read moreby giving me a lesson in undertones, function, complimentary colors and other things to look at. He then went over how I could tackle some other color jobs I was otherwise told to stay away from. I had visited multiple paint stores before this and had nothing close to the help I received here. It is very clear the staff here want to help their customers. Has more of a small business feel than a big brand shop.

Theresa Reynolds, the owner, is a true entrepreneur and Artist! She exceeded my expectations and…read moremade me feel at ease with my color choices. Because of Covid, I couldn't be in Calgary to pick my paint colors. Instead, I did my research and found Balance Paint and Decor which had the best reviews and customer service ratings. Theresa went to my house (lockbox) and walked me through the color choices- virtually! The color I thought would be fine, didn't complement my quartz compared to her pick. Subtle changes make a huge difference. She educated me every step of the way. I started out apprehensive and nervous and ended up so very happy and relieved. I have never chosen colors without seeing in person so I really needed an extra eye and good advice before committing to a whole house project. She truly knows her BM colors. Her hour consultation saved me a lot of money! I can't thank her enough for her knowledge, honesty and patience. I am in awe and wowed by her professionalism and insight.. Thank you, Theresa! *I made sure my painter bought the paint from her store.. independently owned. -J. Travis

From the owner: When it comes to premium paints and stains for your home, business or special project, we have set…read morethe standard for excellence. Our products are formulated to help you achieve beautiful, lasting results every time you paint.

I love the work they do! Friendly too! Yes, their paint can be pricey, but you get what you pay…read morefor. The quality is excellent!

Interiors to Inspire is a local Calgary small business offering interior design services and…read moreselling a high end furniture paint called 'Annie Sloan's chalk paint'. They seem to be the only place in Calgary you can buy this paint, and loving all the things you can do with the paint, I really wanted to love this store as well. Sadly, I can't say I loved this store as much as I was hoping. I should start this by saying that I have not used the interior design service, but from what I see in the studio it looks interesting and well done. The purpose of my visit was to arm myself with chalk paint and accessories to fuel my creative spirit. I am a new 'chalk painter', so when I went in to the store I was looking for some tips on how to best use this paint. You know when you ask someone a question, hoping that they will answer it and continue to provide additional useful information that they have and you need to know? Yeah, that wasn't the experience I had the first 3 times I visited. In fact, I found myself leaving almost more confused than when I arrived. Lucky for me, on my 4th visit (I know, that's a lot of paint!) there was a fantastic lady working who was super knowledgeable, super helpful and was really lovely to talk to. She talked me through my colour selection, made lots of interesting suggestions and filled me with tips and tricks for furniture painting success. And a success it was! It was a really fun project that would not have been so successful without her help. The paint is an investment in itself, running you $32 just for a brush and $47 for a quart. Nonetheless, the paint is awesome so it is worth the trip. I just wish all of the girls were more forthcoming about sharing their tips with us newbies on how to use chalk paint! As a tip, if you know which colour you are after, best call ahead to make sure they have it in stock. Inventory supplies seem to change quickly, so to avoid disappointment and a drive through the industrial part of town, give them a call to check in advance. So will I be back? Yeah, it really is good paint! -- L