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Our Review of Extra White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiExtra White by Sherwin Williams has become one of our favorite whites to turn to when designing homes. It’s a stunning shade of white that’s never too stark or soft but still brightens a home easily. Our designers have used it on numerous home styles as an accent and central color with incredible results. Keep ...
Beach Cottage Exterior Transformation in North Carolina
By: Hannah WarneKatie H. was ready to overhaul her beach cottage exterior. But even after finding a contractor and getting the ball rolling on her renovations, she was overwhelmed by the nearly endless paint color combinations she could choose from. Knowing the exterior of our house needed some serious love, we contracted to have new siding installed ...
Contemporary House Design for Waterfront Property in North Carolina
By: Hannah WarneGeorge B. loved his 1986 lakefront home. But he felt it needed an upgrade to achieve the contemporary house design he desired. While he wanted to make updates, he was also searching for a way to upgrade the exterior on a budget — without paying thousands of dollars to work with an architect. After discovering ...
Our Review of Ballet White by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiUpdated July 19, 2024 Ballet White by Benjamin Moore is an off-white and creamy hue that’s a wonderful choice for a home exterior. Our designers love it for its versatility, neutral undertones, and sophisticated feel. It’s a beautiful color in an array of environments and on many home styles. You really can’t go wrong with ...
6 Best Warm White Paint Colors for Your Home in 2024
By: KaraPerhaps 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 ...
Our Review of Swiss Coffee Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaUpdated: July 12, 2024 Benjamin Moore has made a name for itself in the paint world. In fact, we think it could have the potential to become a household name for paint, just like Kleenex is to tissues or La Croix is to sparkling water. Of course, Benjamin Moore has certainly earned its status as ...
The Best Shades of White for Your Home Exterior in 2024
By: Hannah WarneHave you finally decided on white for your home’s exterior? While identifying your style and selecting white as the main hue for your design may seem like the final step, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. White comes in many different variations, with warm and cool undertones and varying brightness levels that can change ...
Our Review of Shoji White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiUpdated: July 8, 2024 In the world of off-whites, Shoji White by Sherwin Williams is a tried and true favorite. We named Shoji White one of the 6 best warm whites for your home in 2021 and included it in our roundup of the 12 best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors of 2021. Years later, ...
Our Review of Pure White by Sherwin Williams
By: Hannah WarneWhen it comes to updating your exterior, there’s no shade more classic than white. This tried-and-true favorite is versatile enough for any style of home, transforming farmhouses, cottages, colonials, and everything in between. But choosing the right white hue can be challenging. If you’re looking for a soft white with subtle undertones, Pure White by ...