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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 ...
An Honest Review of Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaGreige is one of the most underused words, but it’s certainly a popular color in exterior home design. Merriam-Webster dictionary notes that people have been using greige to describe an ambiguous color that’s the perfect blend of gray and beige since 1835. So when our design team is looking for a classic color that plays ...
The Ultimate, Yet Simple Guide to Exterior Paint
By: TessaNo one said exterior paint was cheap. That’s why choosing the right paint and applying it correctly on the first go-around can make or break your exterior redesign budget. Luckily, we’re here to help you with the logistics. Think of this as the ultimate, yet simple guide to exterior paint. We’ll go over how to ...
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 ...
2019 Home Exterior Color Palettes to Love
By: Cassie McDowellOur 2019 home exterior color palettes to love: 2019 has proved to be a year of exciting color palettes which focus on darker shades, blues, and varying whites. We’ve put together a few of our tried and true paint combinations to share with you. Stop searching through paint samples and picking up those annoying chips ...
Thinking About Painting Black? 10 of Our Favorites
By: Cassie McDowellAre you thinking about painting your home exterior black? Dark paint is ON TREND for 2019. We are sharing 10 of our favorites… they are rich, warm, inviting, and ready to be discovered! This striking choice is being used on various home styles and asked for by different personality types. Dark paint breathes new life ...
6 Exterior Improvements to Crush Curb Appeal
By: Cassie McDowell6 Exterior Home Improvements to Crush Curb Appeal When dreaming about your home’s curb appeal, you can never go wrong planning improvements for your home’s exterior. Yes, exterior home improvements yield the greatest return on investment. Yes, passerby’s spend 3 seconds determining if your home is worthy of a second glance. Yes, perusing Pinterest and ...
6 Farmhouse Paint Colors with a Modern Twist
By: Allison VaccaroFarmhouses come in all colors! We get asked all the time…”What color should I paint my modern farmhouse?” We are going to share with you some winners that are tried and tested when it comes to Modern Farmhouses. Now, each color brings something different to the table…some bring warmth, some bring drama, some are cool, ...