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9 Neutral Color Palette Ideas for Your Home Exterior
By: Hannah WarneWhile popular paint colors come and go, one combination never goes out of style: a neutral color palette. Choosing from a mix of white, beige, brown, black, or gray ensures that your home exterior will be equal parts timeless and modern — even as exterior design fads change. Read on to discover our favorite neutral ...
10 Driveway Landscape Ideas for Maximum Curb Appeal
By: MackenzieWhen it comes to curb appeal, your driveway is one of the first opportunities you have to make a statement. And landscaping is one of the most reliable ways to add to your driveway’s aesthetic. Our designers know all of the best driveway landscape ideas to elevate any home exterior. From the materials we use ...
Simple House Exterior Updates That Won’t Break the Bank
By: BrittenySome exterior home renovations are massive undertakings that people complete over the course of many months (or even years!). But not all homeowners have the time, money, or desire to completely overhaul their exterior. Sometimes, a few simple house upgrades are all that’s needed to achieve someone’s dream exterior. We work with clients on both ...
Simple Exterior Updates Elevate Colonial Style Home
By: Hannah WarneKara M. was eager to make some adjustments to the exterior of her colonial style home. While she wasn’t looking for any dramatic overhauls, she wanted to make a few strategic upgrades to transform her exterior. While she had a general idea of what she was looking for, she was struggling to determine how to ...
Samplize Paint Samples: A Guide to Peel-and-Stick Paint Samples
By: BrittenyIf you’ve been reading our blog for a while or have poked around on our website, you know that we strongly encourage homeowners to test paint colors before committing. Because paint colors can have a tremendous impact on your curb appeal, it’s important to make the right choice. Testing paint colors will help ensure you ...
Transform Your Front Entry With Transom Windows: Ideas and Design Examples
By: MackenzieWhen it comes to curb appeal, your front entry is one of the most vital elements. From the walkway leading to your front steps to the front door that connects your exterior to the inside of your home, entryways have plenty of moving parts. Our designers know how to consider every element, understanding how they ...
Our Favorite Home Depot Exterior Doors and Design Examples
By: BrittenySelecting exterior doors for your home is a big decision that can have a major impact on your curb appeal. From style and material to hardware and paint color, there are lots of factors to consider when shopping for exterior doors, which can make the process feel daunting. If you’re in the market for new ...
Our Review of Shoji White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiIn the world of off-whites, Shoji White by Sherwin Williams is a tried and true favorite. We named Shoji White one of the 6 best warm whites for your home in 2021 and included it in our roundup of the 12 best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors of 2021. Years later, we’re still crushing on ...
Front Door Portico and Painted Brick Transform New Jersey Home
By: Hannah WarneWhen Melissa W. first started to consider renovating her New Jersey home’s exterior, she was overwhelmed by all of the decisions. Her home’s neutral, brown color palette was falling flat, and her front entryway faded into the background. She dreamed of adding a front door portico to completely transform her entryway, but she had no ...