Blogs by Tessa
Exterior Paint Favorites from Benjamin Moore
By: TessaPainting a home’s exterior is a big undertaking, but it’s one that is worth it. Our exterior home designers often argue that changing a home’s color can make one of the biggest impacts on curb appeal. So it should come as no surprise that choosing a good color and quality paint brand is key, and ...
Our Review of Swiss Coffee Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaUpdated: July 12, 2024 Benjamin Moore has made a name for itself in the paint world. In fact, we think it could have the potential to become a household name for paint, just like Kleenex is to tissues or La Croix is to sparkling water. Of course, Benjamin Moore has certainly earned its status as ...
Our Review of Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: TessaUpdated: July 3, 2024 Sherwin Williams has been in business since 1866. Let that sink in! To this day, the brand remains successful, offering quality paint for your house’s exterior that can withstand environmental elements, while improving in quality year after year. We often suggest the brand’s Repose Gray to our clients, but admit the ...
13 Lovely Fall Ideas for Flower Boxes
By: TessaHere’s a confession: We adore flower boxes, so we get excited when our exterior design clients request them or are open to adding them into a design plan. There’s something magical about window flower boxes. Depending on how you style them, they can give off major fairy tale cottage vibes, a sophisticated French feel, or ...
12 Curb Appeal Tips from the brick&batten Pros in 2021
By: TessaWhether you’re aware of it or not, your home’s exterior speaks to your community. It expresses your personality to your neighbors and can make a good first impression on potential buyers. Whether you’re wanting to stay in your current home until retirement or you’re prepping it to sell, making improvements can be as simple or ...
Our Review of Thunder by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaWarm colors are trending in the exterior design world right now. If you want to give your home an up-to-date look with a moodier vibe than off-white or beige, we suggest trying out a warm greige-meets-light-gray, like Thunder by Benjamin Moore. In this review of Thunder by Benjamin Moore, we’ll discuss the best applications for ...
25 Front Porch Decorating Ideas to Make Your Entry More Inviting
By: TessaPorch decorating is a long-standing tradition. In the days before air conditioning, a home’s front porch was a go-to gathering spot, a place to stay cool and get some fresh air. We believe front porches should function as an extension of the home and are worth looking at as another “room” to decorate. Whether you ...
7 Stunning Pictures of Contemporary Home Exteriors
By: TessaWhat is considered a contemporary style home? Contemporary home exteriors possess a certain je ne sais quoi. For good reason, the style has developed a cult-like following. As in the definition of ‘contemporary’ itself, a contemporary style home references trends popular in the present moment. The hallmarks of the contemporary style include straight lines, oversized ...
15 Exterior Paint Colors That Are On-Trend for 2021
By: TessaLike many of you, we’ve been busier than ever thinking about home improvements. We’re always researching and dreaming up plans for on-trend virtual exterior redesigns that will make our clients’ homes feel fresh and inviting. Part of the design process includes trend forecasting. While we can’t really see into the future, we’ve been in the ...