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Our Review of Pure White by Sherwin Williams
By: Hannah WarneWhen it comes to updating your exterior, there’s no shade more classic than white. This tried-and-true favorite is versatile enough for any style of home, transforming farmhouses, cottages, colonials, and everything in between. But choosing the right white hue can be challenging. If you’re looking for a soft white with subtle undertones, Pure White by ...
10 Glass Front Door Ideas We Love
By: MackenzieA glass front door is an excellent way to allow natural light into your home while simultaneously elevating your curb appeal. Beyond being the portal to your home, glass front doors serve as statement pieces that connect style and functionality. Because of their versatility and aesthetic appeal, we love using glass front doors in our ...
Limewash Paint Transforms Brick Home Exterior
By: Hannah WarneOver the years, Tina S. tried to tackle all of her home interior projects on her own, piece by piece. While her DIY approach gave her the look she was after and allowed her to customize the project, it often resulted in more time and money spent than she originally intended. So when it came ...
How to Select the Best Door Awning for Your Entry
By: MackenzieHave you ever fumbled to find the key to your front door and it suddenly started to rain? A door awning is an excellent way to shield your entrance from the elements and prevent weather-related damage to your front door. Door awnings also create a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing entrance, enhancing curb appeal. These elements ...
Our Review of Cascades by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiSherwin Williams’ Cascades is a dramatic, stunning color that’s sure to transform your home and turn heads. We highlighted Cascades as of the 12 best Sherwin Williams’ exterior paint colors of 2021 and have been obsessed with it ever since. We even named it one of our favorite green exterior house colors. Our lists aren’t ...
12 Exterior Brick Paint Color Ideas We Love
By: BrittenyFrom creating contrast with dark brick and light trim to accenting painted brick with natural elements like wood and stone, there is a wide range of exterior brick paint color ideas that can elevate your home exterior. While many people prefer the look of natural brick, we get plenty of requests from clients wanting to ...
Top Home Exterior Trends of 2024: Forecasting
By: BrittenyIf you’re planning to renovate your home and are in search of ideas and inspiration, you’re in the right place. In this roundup of the top home exterior trends of 2024, we highlight design styles and elements, paint colors, and more that will be popular in the year to come. To compile this list, we ...
Our Favorite Exterior Design Trends 2023: Looking Back
By: AmiIt’s that time of year again to share with you our favorite exterior design trends from 2023. To compile this list, we looked back at the virtual designs we worked on this year and considered the most common client requests we received. From enhanced outdoor living to creativity with cladding, keep reading to find out ...
Our Top Exterior House Color 2024
By: BrittenyAfter reviewing the designs we’ve completed and client requests received this past year and considering the trends we’re seeing in the industry, we’re excited to announce the top exterior house color 2024 has to offer. But before we share our pick for the top exterior house color of 2024, let us explain our process further. ...