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Our Review of Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiGray exterior paint colors have been growing in popularity, and we don’t expect that to change anytime soon. With that in mind, we’ve been busy sharing some of our go-to grays. Next up is Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams, a unique gray that’s one of Sherwin Williams’ Top 50 Colors. Keep reading to learn more about ...
Our Review of Shell White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiShell White by Sherwin Williams stands out in a seemingly endless sea of white exterior paint colors. This shade is a beautiful warm white described by Sherwin Williams as “graceful.” No matter your home style or paint color preferences, we’re sure our recommendations for application, color pairing ideas, and design examples will have you considering Shell ...
Our Review of Homburg Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiA gray paint color, but make it elegant and unique. Sherwin Williams’ Homburg Gray is exactly that. This gorgeous shade of gray was named Sherwin Williams’ color of the month in February of 2023, and you’re about to learn why. Below, we’re sharing all the details on Homburg Gray, from our recommended applications to color ...
Our Review of Light Pewter by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiLight Pewter by Benjamin Moore is an airy greige paint color that can add an effortless, sophisticated touch to your home’s exterior. In this paint color review, we share all the technical details, our recommended applications, and complementing colors to pair with Light Pewter, whether you use it as a central or accent color. Keep ...
Our Review of Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiGray exterior paint colors are still trending, and today we’re reviewing an easy, neutral option: Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams. If you’re looking to take your home’s exterior from dull to wow, this may be the color for you. We’ll go over the technical details, our recommended applications, and color schemes that incorporate Gray Matter ...
Our Review of Aloof Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiAs we move into the middle of 2023, green paint colors are still having their moment. While ‘gray’ is in the name, Aloof Gray by Sherwin Williams is actually considered a green. Its beautiful muted tones create a calming effect on a home’s exterior. Color pairings are made easy with its versatility, and, in application, ...
Our Review of Bruton White by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiYou can’t go wrong with a nice neutral exterior paint color, and we have a new one for you to consider! Bruton White by Benjamin Moore is a lovely soft gray that is highly versatile. In application we’ve found it works well on many styles of homes, including traditional and contemporary. As far as color ...
Our Review of Dried Thyme by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiDried Thyme by Sherwin Williams is a gorgeous dark green paint color with muted tones. If you’re looking for a modern exterior hue that roots your home in nature, this is a great choice. So great we even chose it as one of our favorite green exterior house colors and named it as one of ...
8 Popular Front Door Colors for Brick Houses
By: AmiBrick houses have played an essential role in housing for centuries, which means choosing complementing front door paint colors for brick has also been a challenge for centuries. We want everyone to know it is totally possible to have killer curb appeal and an interesting color palette with a brick home. From blacks, to woods, ...