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Our Review of Homburg Gray by Sherwin Williams

A gray paint color, but make it elegant and unique. Sherwin Williams’ Homburg Gray is exactly that. This gorgeous shade of gray was named Sherwin Williams’ color of the month in February of 2023, and you’re about to learn why. Below, we’re sharing all the details on Homburg Gray, from our recommended applications to color ...

New Paint for a House with Flat Roof in Colorado

With so many exterior paint colors to choose from, picking the perfect one for your home can feel like an insurmountable task. Dawn L. had done some updates to her Colorado home’s exterior but was struggling to select paint colors. After discovering us online, she reached out for assistance.  Choosing paint colors is HARD, particularly ...

Our Review of Light Pewter by Benjamin Moore

Light Pewter by Benjamin Moore is an airy greige paint color that can add an effortless, sophisticated touch to your home’s exterior. In this paint color review, we share all the technical details, our recommended applications, and complementing colors to pair with Light Pewter, whether you use it as a central or accent color. Keep ...

Our Review of Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams

Gray exterior paint colors are still trending, and today we’re reviewing an easy, neutral option: Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams. If you’re looking to take your home’s exterior from dull to wow, this may be the color for you. We’ll go over the technical details, our recommended applications, and color schemes that incorporate Gray Matter ...

5 Tips for Testing Home Exterior Paint Colors

When 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

The 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 ...

Our Review of Aloof Gray by Sherwin Williams

As 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, ...

Painting a Brick House in Georgia

Painting 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 ...