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Our Review of Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze

Updated: June 18, 2024 We can’t believe that we haven’t written an exterior paint color review of Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze yet! We love using this color in all sorts of exterior applications. And it’s clearly a popular hue, as Sherwin Williams named it their 2021 color of the year. Read on for why we ...

Our Review of Cascades by Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams’ Cascades is a dramatic, stunning color that’s sure to transform your home and turn heads. We highlighted Cascades as of the 12 best Sherwin Williams’ exterior paint colors of 2021 and have been obsessed with it ever since. We even named it one of our favorite green exterior house colors. Our lists aren’t ...

12 Exterior Brick Paint Color Ideas We Love

From creating contrast with dark brick and light trim to accenting painted brick with natural elements like wood and stone, there is a wide range of exterior brick paint color ideas that can elevate your home exterior.  While many people prefer the look of natural brick, we get plenty of requests from clients wanting to ...

Our Top Exterior House Color 2024

After reviewing the designs we’ve completed and client requests received this past year and considering the trends we’re seeing in the industry, we’re excited to announce the top exterior house color 2024 has to offer.  But before we share our pick for the top exterior house color of 2024, let us explain our process further. ...

14 Limewash Brick House Before and After Photos

Updated June 18, 2024 Not into painting brick? We got you. An excellent alternative to paint that is less maintenance but still updates the look and feel of your home is limewash brick. Unsure what limewash will look like on your home? Our brilliant designers can create a custom virtual rendering to help you choose ...

Our Review of Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams

Gray exterior paint colors have been growing in popularity, and we don’t expect that to change anytime soon. With that in mind, we’ve been busy sharing some of our go-to grays. Next up is Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams, a unique gray that’s one of Sherwin Williams’ Top 50 Colors. Keep reading to learn more about ...

Our Review of Light Pewter by Benjamin Moore

Light Pewter by Benjamin Moore is an airy greige paint color that can add an effortless, sophisticated touch to your home’s exterior. In this paint color review, we share all the technical details, our recommended applications, and complementing colors to pair with Light Pewter, whether you use it as a central or accent color. Keep ...

Our Review of Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams

Gray exterior paint colors are still trending, and today we’re reviewing an easy, neutral option: Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams. If you’re looking to take your home’s exterior from dull to wow, this may be the color for you. We’ll go over the technical details, our recommended applications, and color schemes that incorporate Gray Matter ...

Our Review of Aloof Gray by Sherwin Williams

As we move into the middle of 2023, green paint colors are still having their moment. While ‘gray’ is in the name, Aloof Gray by Sherwin Williams is actually considered a green. Its beautiful muted tones create a calming effect on a home’s exterior. Color pairings are made easy with its versatility, and, in application, ...