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Our Review of Toque White by Sherwin Williams

Our list of great white paint colors for exteriors grows with the addition of Toque White by Sherwin Williams. If you are looking for a way to give your home exterior a spring refresh, this is it. Toque White is an off-white color that leans towards a grey or greige, making it a solid choice ...

A-Frame House Exteriors We Love

There’s just something about an a-frame house. A-frames are both simple, with their straightforward triangular shape, and unique, because they’re fairly uncommon. Known for having large windows and tall ceilings, a-frames seem to exude cozy cabin vibes reminiscent of ski towns or wooded lakeside properties, no matter where you find them. Here, we’ve compiled a ...

Faux Copper Gutters: A High-End Look for Less

We love copper gutters and use them in our virtual home designs all the time. They’re durable, unique, and create a striking aesthetic. But they can be expensive and aren’t always within our clients’ budgets.  The great news is you can still get the beautiful look of real copper gutters without breaking the bank. Keep ...

Our Review of November Rain by Benjamin Moore

If a warm and welcoming neutral paint color speaks to your exterior design goals, November Rain by Benjamin Moore could be your perfect fit. It’s a subdued light gray with soft green undertones. It’s sophisticated, classy, and it works on any texture, making it a great paint color for exteriors. Read on to learn more ...

New Green Siding for Georgia Home

Debbie W. in Georgia reached out to us to help her visualize new green siding on her home. She followed us on Instagram and was a regular visitor to our website, so she was familiar with what we do. I wanted a professional look since I was spending a lot of money on the exterior…. ...

Our Review of Inkwell by Sherwin Williams

The black exterior trend is still going strong. Part of the reason behind this is black paint works well on any type of home, from modern to rustic. Inkwell by Sherwin Williams is a beautiful, moody black paint color that’s perfect for bringing the drama. It’s rich and sophisticated yet still a neutral hue, which ...

9 Small Front Porch Ideas on a Budget

A thoughtfully designed front porch can not only boost your curb appeal but also add more living space to your home’s footprint. And the best part is you don’t need a big yard or bank account to create the perfect porch area for your home.  Whether you’re thinking of adding a porch to your home ...

9 Small House Exteriors We Love

Many of the homes we share here on the blog are large, some even grand. However, we have seen an uptick in the amount of design inquiries for smaller homes — and we’re excited about so many of them! Small house exteriors can be challenging to design (or redesign), but it’s certainly not impossible. Our ...

Our Review of Mega Greige by Sherwin Williams

If a neutral paint color is what you’re after for your exterior but you want something more dynamic than a gray or beige, Mega Greige by Sherwin Williams might be for you. It’s a warm greige that reads slightly taupe. Both flexible and striking, this neutral hue fits with any design style. Keep reading to ...