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21 Painted Houses to Inspire You in 2024

Painting your home’s exterior can definitely feel like a big commitment; however, with the right paint, it’s a game changer for curb appeal. We’ve curated 21 of our favorite painted houses to get you inspired to grab a paint brush! As you will see in these home transformations, the end result can be absolutely spectacular. ...

The 9 Best Gray Exterior Paint Colors of 2024

It can feel overwhelming to look at all the gray paint colors on the market. The options are incredibly diverse. Luckily, we went through the best gray paint colors for you and narrowed the field down to these best bets for home exteriors. Here are the nine best gray exterior paint colors of 2024. When ...

Our Review of Needlepoint Navy by Sherwin Williams

Needlepoint Navy is a sophisticated blue exterior paint color that is surprisingly versatile. Our designers love it as a lighter option for a navy hue and its neutral tones that make it a breeze to work with. Needlepoint Navy is such an impressive color, we’ve even named it one of the best Sherwin Williams’ exterior ...

6 Best Warm White Paint Colors for Your Home in 2024

Perhaps surprisingly, white can be a tricky paint color to pick for your home’s exterior. The undertones vary significantly and can be hard to see on a swatch. Plus, different elements in your exterior like a brick driveway, lots of shade, or stone can alter how the white is perceived. Instead of spending a lot ...

10 Modern House Colors for Your Exterior in 2024

While the architectural style of your home has a huge impact on how traditional or modern it might feel, another element also plays a major role: choosing modern house colors. Finding the perfect color palette helps ensure your home feels effortlessly en vogue. Whether your style leans toward airy and bright shades or you want ...

Our Review of Raccoon Fur by Benjamin Moore

Beloved by brick&batten designers, Raccoon Fur is an eye-catching and versatile hue with striking attributes. Benjamin Moore describes Raccoon Fur as a “slightly lighter black with an alluring hint of inky violet.” It’s a mysterious hue with tons of character. We love that it can easily play off different accent colors to achieve moody and ...

Modern Coastal Exterior Transformation in Washington

When Katie L. and her family first purchased their 1939 home in 2015, they knew they eventually wanted to modernize the exterior. She was eager to update the color, add new siding, and add larger windows on both the main and second floors to take advantage of the home’s stunning views of Washington’s Olympic Mountains ...

Our Review of Grant Beige by Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore’s Grant Beige is a warm and buttery hue that goes well with just about everything. Our designers love using this neutral, mid-toned color because it’s highly versatile and easy to work with. We even included it on our list of the 15 best exterior paint colors of 2023 and named it one of the ...

Our Review of Worldly Gray by Sherwin Williams

Worldly Gray by Sherwin Williams is a gorgeous warm gray we’ve recently been loving. Worldly Gray has a wonderful ability to add an elegant softness to an exterior but can also be combined with darker colors for a more modernized style. Below, we cover everything from our recommended color pairings to how our team uses ...