Blogs by Kara
15 Stunning Black Houses with Exteriors You’ll Adore
By: KaraThere’s a reason you’re seeing more and more homes with dark blue, gray, and black exteriors. With improvements in technology for exterior paint and finishing materials, homeowners can now choose bold, moody, and dark colors without fear of fading. Not sure if a house painted black is your style? Let’s dive into 15 stunning black ...
15 Modern Ranch Style Homes with Massive Curb Appeal
By: KaraNot your grandma’s ranch! With massive curb appeal, modern updates, and trending color palettes, you will love the modern ranch style homes on this list. We will walk you through what is a ranch style house, and also break down modern home design options, features, and suggestions when upgrading your ranch style house. Modern Ranch ...
6 Best Warm White Paint Colors for Your Home in 2024
By: KaraPerhaps surprisingly, white can be a tricky paint color to pick for your home’s exterior. The undertones vary significantly and can be hard to see on a swatch. Plus, different elements in your exterior like a brick driveway, lots of shade, or stone can alter how the white is perceived. Instead of spending a lot ...
15 Painted Brick Houses with Before and After Photos
By: KaraUpdated: July 19, 2024 Painting brick is a tried and true way of updating your home’s exterior without replacing the masonry. While some brick styles have stood the test of time, others have become dated more quickly. Moreover, many homeowners prefer a solid field color for their home as compared to the natural variety of ...
18 Modern Black Houses with Gorgeous Exteriors
By: KaraUpdated: July 17, 2024 The use of black or very dark exterior paint colors has been on-trend for a few years now. As such, we are boldly stepping into the darkness for 2022. Modern, minimalist design has all the calming elements of a neutral color palette and simplicity. However, the use of more saturated hues ...
14 Limewash Brick House Before and After Photos
By: KaraUpdated June 18, 2024 Not into painting brick? We got you. An excellent alternative to paint that is less maintenance but still updates the look and feel of your home is limewash brick. Unsure what limewash will look like on your home? Our brilliant designers can create a custom virtual rendering to help you choose ...
10 Spanish-Style Homes with Exterior Ideas
By: KaraUpdated: July 31, 2024 Spanish-style homes have distinct design and character. With any specific architectural style, it can be challenging to update the exterior while staying true to the original intent. This is why we put together a list of exterior design ideas for your Spanish-style house that will freshen things up without sacrificing the ...
8 German Smear Brick Homes for Inspiration
By: KaraUpdated: July 31, 2024 Using the German smear technique to update the look of your outdated brick can be an excellent choice because replacing masonry is very expensive. Choosing between this finish and other options such as paint or limewash will depend on the design of your home, location, condition of the brick, and maintenance ...
15 Modern Front Porch Ideas
By: KaraNothing says curb appeal like a well-appointed modern front porch. Because it’s often a visitor’s first impression of your home, your front porch must be visually appealing. It should also be inviting and fit with the overall design of your exterior. Don’t overlook the front porch of your home when updating your home’s exterior! If ...