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White House with Black Windows in California
By: BrittenyIf you’ve ever found yourself intrigued by our exterior design services and wanting a better idea of what it’s like to work with us before placing an order, our client stories are an excellent resource. For these blog posts, we interview previous clients who’ve completed their exterior updates and summarize what they had to say ...
7 Lanai Porch & Patio Designs We Love
By: MackenzieDo you love fresh air, but aren’t necessarily fond of all that comes with it? Harsh weather, blistering sunlight, obnoxious bugs, and so on? There are ways to continue enjoying nature without sacrificing comfort, and a lanai porch or patio is one of our favorite approaches to use in bringing that luxury to our clients. ...
16 Ranch Homes with Gorgeous Exteriors
By: MackenzieFrom sprawling one-story layouts to the timeless charm of open floor plans, ranch homes offer versatility, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, making them a beloved style for many homeowners. Read on for some of our favorite examples of ranch home exteriors that we’ve designed. Whether it’s choosing the perfect design style or refining the smallest details ...
Our Favorite Year Round Front Door Wreaths
By: SarahFront doors are statement-makers. One fun and easy way to dress up your front door is with a wreath. However, switching out wreaths seasonally is not for everyone. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite year round front door wreaths that you can set and forget. It includes both faux and real options. There’s a ...
5 Tips for Testing Home Exterior Paint Colors
By: Cassie McDowellWhen you’re painting your home’s exterior, testing paint colors is a must! That’s why we compiled these 5 tips for testing home exterior paint colors. Even with a brick&batten design and your suggested paint colors in hand, we ALWAYS recommend testing in your environment. There are so many factors that change the way paint color ...
Mid Century Modern Ranch with Curb Appeal in Oregon
By: BrittenyThe reasons people use our exterior design services are wide-ranging, which is part of what makes our jobs so interesting. Sometimes, we work with families who want to transform their forever home. Other times, we get clients who want to spruce up a property in order to sell it. That was the case with Kelsey ...
Ipe Siding: Why We Love It and How We Use It
By: MackenzieIpe siding is one of the most popular on-trend wood cladding options, and our designers love it. Because Ipe is a natural material, it is durable and long-lasting. As an added bonus, the type of wood used to make Ipe is a sustainable choice. Sourced from Brazilian rainforests, Ipe is known as one of the ...
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, ...
8 Inspiring Modern Cottage House Exteriors
By: SarahWhat is modern cottage style? We know that cottage-style homes are popular. But what does it mean when we add ‘modern’ to the mix? And how does this style translate to home exteriors, as opposed to an interior design aesthetic? Sometimes, it’s better to show than to tell. Read on for a handful of our ...