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The Best Shades of White for Your Home Exterior in 2024
By: Hannah WarneHave you finally decided on white for your home’s exterior? While identifying your style and selecting white as the main hue for your design may seem like the final step, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. White comes in many different variations, with warm and cool undertones and varying brightness levels that can change ...
15 Best Black and Dark Gray Paint Colors for Exteriors
By: SarahWe 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
The Best Types of Siding for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Hannah WarneWhile paint color has a major impact on the look and feel of your home’s exterior, there’s another important factor that can transform your home: The type of siding you choose. From classic brick to modern metal, there are nearly endless siding options that allow you to upgrade your exterior and bring your dream home ...
Modern Mountain House Exterior Design Ideas
By: BrittenyFrom cozy cottages and cabins to Cape Cods and coastal bungalows, the list of different house styles is seemingly endless. And lately, homeowners seem to be increasingly interested in modern versions of these styles. One type of dwelling we’ve noticed clients referencing more and more is the modern mountain house. Keep reading to discover our ...