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8 Juliet Balcony Ideas
By: Hannah WarneBalconies come in many shapes and sizes. But one of the most classic styles of the balcony is also the smallest: The Juliet balcony. Named after Shakespeare’s iconic leading lady, these small-but-mighty balconies add character, natural light, and architectural interest to any home. Explore our favorite Juliet balconies to find inspiration for your own exterior. ...
Painted Brick House Exterior Transformation
By: Hannah WarneWhen renovating her brick home, Charlene L. was ready to ditch its red brick and retro vibes in favor of a more modern look. With so many details to decide upon, like choosing paint colors, selecting finishes, and adding decorative accents like house numbers and front porch furniture, she knew she needed to bring in ...
9 Stucco Colors for Home Exteriors We Love
By: Hannah WarneThe stucco colors you select for your home can drastically change the look and feel of your exterior. Looking for a bright and airy shade inspired by beachside getaways or a darker color reminiscent of the Tuscan countryside? Keep reading to explore our round-up of the top colors to instantly up-level your stucco home. From ...
8 Homes with Quoins We Love
By: Kate SantosQuoins are often structural, providing additional strength for the walls of a building. But they can also be decorative and make a home’s exterior more aesthetically pleasing. If your home has quoins or you’re considering incorporating them into your exterior design, keep reading to see some of our favorite homes with quoins. READY TO ACHIEVE ...
House with Courtyard Exterior Transformation in Florida
By: BrittenyJennifer S. was considering working with a traditional home designer to update her Florida house with a courtyard when she learned about our services and decided to enlist our help instead. “It was very affordable and came highly recommended,” Jennifer said of our services. (In case you’re wondering, traditional designers can be expensive and typically ...
Our Review of Shell White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiShell White by Sherwin Williams stands out in a seemingly endless sea of white exterior paint colors. This shade is a beautiful warm white described by Sherwin Williams as “graceful.” No matter your home style or paint color preferences, we’re sure our recommendations for application, color pairing ideas, and design examples will have you considering Shell ...
Grey Stone Veneer Siding for North Carolina New Build
By: SarahLinda B. and her husband Rick reached out to us to help them with the exterior design of their new build home in North Carolina. Importantly, their golf course community’s HOA required that at least 50% of their façade was either brick or stone. “I was puzzled on how to incorporate stone into the design ...
Our Review of Homburg Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiA gray paint color, but make it elegant and unique. Sherwin Williams’ Homburg Gray is exactly that. This gorgeous shade of gray was named Sherwin Williams’ color of the month in February of 2023, and you’re about to learn why. Below, we’re sharing all the details on Homburg Gray, from our recommended applications to color ...
9 Side Porch Designs We Love
By: SarahWe love a good side porch. Side porches can be small places for family members to kick off their shoes and access the home via a mudroom. Or they can be expansive outdoor spaces, complete with multiple areas for lounging and dining. Either way, we enjoy helping our clients fix up their existing side porches ...