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Off-White Paint for a Brick Home in Florida
By: BrittenyWarm vs. cool, bright vs. soft — when it comes to white paint colors, the options are seemingly endless. Katie S., who lives in Florida, knew she wanted a creamy off-white paint color for the exterior of her brick home but needed help selecting the perfect shade. After she discovered brick&batten on Pinterest, she enlisted ...
White Stucco House Update in California
By: MackenziePainting stucco is a simple way to completely transform an exterior. We’ve worked with plenty of clients who have requested a white stucco house during the design process. You might think of ‘white’ as a simple paint color, but between warm, off-whites and cool brighter tones, there are a slew of white paint colors to ...
Red Brick House Exterior Update Reveal
By: SarahWe’ve written before about how red brick is one of the more difficult building materials to work with when planning an exterior design. Many owners want to paint their red brick, and we’re all for that decision. But we also understand those who want to (or are required to!) leave red brick naked. Roula H. ...
Our Review of Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore
By: BrittenyCheating Heart by Benjamin Moore is a deep, dramatic paint color that’s as intriguing as its name. It’s a timeless classic but bold at the same time. It also made our list of the 15 best black and dark gray paint colors for exteriors in 2021. In this review, we take a closer look at ...
Our Review of Sherwin Williams’ Peppercorn
By: BrittenyDark exterior paint colors are growing in popularity, and Sherwin Williams’ Peppercorn is one of our favorites. This dark gray neutral tone can add a dramatic touch to any home design. In this review, we highlight paint color pairings and recommended applications for Peppercorn, dive into the technical specs of the shade, and more. Wondering ...
8 Apartment Aesthetic Updates We Recommend for Exteriors
By: BrittenySimilar to how homeowners often update their house’s exterior before selling it to attract buyers, it’s important to consider your apartment aesthetic. Simple updates can help catch the eye of potential renters and keep current tenants happy. From changing the exterior paint color to modernizing the entryway, there are countless ways you can improve your ...
Our Favorite Green Exterior House Colors
By: BrittenyWhen it comes to exterior paint colors, green is growing in popularity. In fact, several of the shades on our list of the best exterior house colors of 2022 were green. From earth tones and nature-inspired hues to dark, saturated shades, green exterior paint color options are seemingly endless. Keep reading to learn more about ...
Our Review of Sherwin Williams’ Black Fox
By: BrittenySherwin Williams’ Black Fox is a deep, complex neutral paint color. This saturated shade is versatile and striking and made our list of the top exterior house colors of 2022. In this review of Sherwin Williams’ Black Fox, we highlight the technical specs of this shade, paint color pairing ideas, best applications, and other helpful ...
Our Review of Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray
By: SarahBenjamin Moore Rockport Gray is one of our go-to warm neutral exterior paint colors. While it has ‘gray’ in the name, we’d actually classify it as more of a greige (gray-meets-beige). Dig into this paint color review for Rockport Gray’s technical specs, how our exterior designers like using it, paint colors and materials that we ...