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Painting a Brick House in Georgia
By: BrittenyPainting a brick house can be a challenging task for some homeowners to tackle. Many wonder if they will miss the natural brick, while others struggle to select the perfect paint color. Stacy M. had a brick home in Georgia she wanted to update, but she wasn’t quite sure what changes she should make. After ...
10 Sunroom Ideas: Windows, Decor, and More
By: MackenzieSunrooms — also known as solariums — are rooms that use windows and glass doors to allow abundant sunlight in. They are ideal for taking in views of outdoor landscapes while being sheltered from the elements. Though screened-in porches offer something similar, screens allow the air to flow through and the windows of a sunroom ...
Designer Picks: Outdoor Pillows
By: SarahMost of us are in the thick of the glory days of outdoor living. Beautiful weather, more hours of sun, and (hopefully) some time off of work. This also means that many of us are assessing our outdoor decor. And we’re here to tell you about one of the simplest and most cost effective ways ...
What Is a Rain Chain? (And Why Our Designers Love Them!)
By: BrittenyCertain aspects of a home’s exterior are purely decorative, while others are mainly functional. Some elements, however, can serve both purposes. Such is the case with rain chains, a design feature that’s gaining popularity with homeowners across the country. In this post, we explain what a rain chain is and why our exterior designers love ...
The Power of Exterior House Paint Colors
By: SarahAs the leaders in virtual exterior design, we believe that the power of exterior house paint colors is pretty much unrivaled in reinventing your curb appeal. Many of our clients — and casual blog readers — find us when searching for paint colors for their property. After all, picking paint colors is always a big ...
White-Washed Brick House with Dark Siding in Tennessee
By: BrittenySome homeowners love the look of natural brick. But we also get tons of client requests for designs featuring painted or white-washed brick. (In case you’re wondering, white-washed is simply another way to say limewashed. Learn all about the process of limewashing your home, how it differs from painting, and more.) After seeing some of ...
10 Covered Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
By: MackenzieWhether you’re looking to keep the heat down in your indoor kitchen or you simply want to spend more time outside, outdoor kitchens are the way to go. Deck out your outdoor cooking space with a grill (we often recommend BBQ Guys), counters, a refrigerator — and more! Our designers have plenty of covered outdoor ...
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 ...
Dormer Addition Ideas: Add Dormers to Your House!
By: SarahLooking for dormer addition ideas? If you want to add dormers to your house, we can help you visualize it first, as we did with all of the clients in this roundup! We’ll help you determine what type of dormers, and dormer windows, will look best with your existing roofline and your plan for the ...