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Our Review of Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiWe’re bringing spring vibes to you with this timely exterior paint review of Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams. This beautiful green, which was named Sherwin William’s 2022 Color of the Year, is sure to freshen up the exterior of your home. Find out why we named Evergreen Fog as one of the best Sherwin William’s ...
Our Review of Toque White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiOur list of great white paint colors for exteriors grows with the addition of Toque White by Sherwin Williams. If you are looking for a way to give your home exterior a spring refresh, this is it. Toque White is an off-white color that leans towards a grey or greige, making it a solid choice ...
9 Small House Exteriors We Love
By: AmiMany of the homes we share here on the blog are large, some even grand. However, we have seen an uptick in the amount of design inquiries for smaller homes — and we’re excited about so many of them! Small house exteriors can be challenging to design (or redesign), but it’s certainly not impossible. Our ...
Our Review of Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiGray exterior paint colors are having a moment. On our 2022 list of best exterior paint colors, 7 of our top picks were a shade of gray. Whether dark and moody or light and fresh is your vibe, you can’t go wrong these days. That’s why we’re highlighting Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore. This soft ...
Our Review of Oyster White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiOyster White by Sherwin Williams joins our expanding list of review-worthy off-white paint colors. This soft off-white is perfect for farmhouses and traditional homes in shady or sunny locations. Its versatility and ease of use earned it a spot on our list of the best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors for 2023. Keep reading to ...
Our Favorite Exterior Design Trends 2022: Looking Back
By: AmiThe year of 2022 is coming to a close, so we’ve decided to round up the top trending exterior design trends of the year. Our designers have exceeded expectations when faced with new challenges and were innovative with fresh solutions for the problems that property owners bring to us again and again. From fence gates ...
The Best Modern Farmhouse Exterior Colors
By: AmiFarmhouses. They’ve been around for centuries and have evolved many times over those centuries. This timeless American home style is known for monochromatic and neutral color palettes, vertical siding, and porches of all sizes, but especially big ones. Now, we see clients updating their old farmhouses into dream homes and building new homes to look ...
Our Review of City Loft by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiCity Loft is a soft white from the White & Pastels collection by Sherwin Williams. Some consider it a light greige due to its neutrality, but either way this paint color is popular for obvious reasons. Our designers love City Loft because of the cozy feel it brings to a variety of home styles. Keep ...
14 Gorgeous Houses with Dormer Windows
By: AmiWhile we specialize in transforming home exteriors, there are a few exterior design elements that also transform the interior of the home. Dormer windows are the gift that keeps on giving. As a highly functional design element, dormer windows provide curb appeal, increase natural light and space inside the home, and in some cases can ...
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