A long-time dealer in Benjamin Moore and Para paints, this shop, situated squarely in Little Italy, does a fair amount of trade with area contractors. The early opening time is designed to accommodate those trades, and most weekday mornings the shop is buzzing with banter as pros swap stories and stock up on supplies. Tile and trim, blinds and broadloom, hardware and even hand-mixed custom colours can be had here. Benjamin Moore’s customer-friendly Big Chips (12-by-12-inch paint swatches that you can take home to hang on the wall) are a major selling feature for professionals and novices alike. But perhaps the biggest feature here is its customer service. If Tony, Albano, Michael and Caesar don’t already know your name, they’re sure to on your next visit.