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15 Best Black and Dark Gray Paint Colors for Exteriors

We are seeing more and more clients choose black and dark gray paint colors for their home’s exterior. We couldn’t be more excited about this exterior paint trend. New technology in paint and siding allow for darker colors without fading, and more people are opting for bold, moody color palettes. With that in mind, we ...

Our Review of Fawn Brindle by Sherwin Williams

Fawn Brindle is a gorgeous neutral paint color we can’t get enough of. It landed on not one, but two of our annual “best of” lists, receiving high honors as one of the 14 best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors and one of the 14 best exterior house colors of 2024. Keep reading to learn ...

9 Neutral Color Palette Ideas for Your Home Exterior

While 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 ...

Samplize Paint Samples: A Guide to Peel-and-Stick Paint Samples

If 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 ...

Our Review of Shoji White by Sherwin Williams

In 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 ...

Our Review of Pure White by Sherwin Williams

When 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 ...

Limewash Paint Transforms Brick Home Exterior

Over 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 ...

Our Review of Cascades by Sherwin Williams

Sherwin 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 ...

Our Top Exterior House Color 2024

After 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. ...