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An Honest Review of Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahAlabaster by Sherwin Williams is a soft, warm off-white that our designers love for its versatility. It was named the 2016 Sherwin Williams color of the year, as a nod to “personal solace and revival” – an understated, soothing, peaceful color. But it’s far from trendy. It has staying power and has been a bestseller ...
An Honest Review of Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: TessaSherwin Williams has been in business since 1866. Let that sink in! To this day, the brand remains successful, offering quality paint that can withstand environmental elements, while improving in quality year after year. We often suggest the brand’s Repose Gray to our clients, but admit the color isn’t for everyone. In this honest review ...
2021 Exterior Paint Favorites from Benjamin Moore
By: TessaPainting a home’s exterior is a big undertaking, but it’s one that is worth it. Our exterior designers often argue that changing a home’s color can make one of the biggest impacts on curb appeal. So it should come as no surprise that choosing a good color and quality paint brand is key, and there ...
15 Exterior Paint Colors That Are On-Trend for 2021
By: TessaLike many of you, we’ve been busier than ever thinking about home improvements. So as early as spring 2020, we already began researching and dreaming up plans for next year’s virtual exterior redesigns. Part of the design process includes trend forecasting. While we can’t really see into the future, we’ve been in the business long ...
Our Top Rated Exterior Paint Colors by Sherwin-Williams
By: TessaWe run a virtual exterior design service, so we’re in the business of making paint recommendations on the daily. Occasionally, we like to check in with our clients to get their opinion on the color, and now we’re sharing what we’ve learned with you. Here are some exterior paint colors by Sherwin-Williams that earn rave ...
Front Door and Shutter Color Combos That Just Work
By: TessaLet’s talk color. Of course, we all have our favorites and therefore or own biases. Before we could even do simple math, we were encouraged to name our favorite color. And some of us have engrained it into our identity, filling our homes and wardrobes with all things teal, red, or purple. But when it ...
Benjamin Moore White Dove Paint: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
By: TessaThere’s such a thing as having too many options to choose from when it comes to selecting the right white paint for your home’s exterior. For this reason, we tend to recommend just a few options for this neutral, and Benjamin Moore White Dove paint certainly makes the list. So if looking at paint sample ...
Eggshell Paint: Everything You Need to Know for Exterior Usage
By: TessaAhh, eggshell paint–Our love for it runs deep. It’s one of the most popular choices for exterior paint, and for good reason. It has a finish that is a pleasant compromise between flat paint and high sheen paint. It’s not too shiny and it’s not dull, making it a versatile option for nearly any type ...
Favorite Whites for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellThere are a million white paints for your home’s exterior; however, not all will work on every home. Style, sunlight, direction of the house and other fixed elements play a crucial role in the way we see and interpret color. For max curb appeal, brick&batten has found some tried and true whites that we return ...