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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Window Trim to Elevate Your Home’s Curb Appeal
By: AmiWe always say small details make a big impact, and one often overlooked design element is window trim. This subtle yet powerful feature frames your windows, adds depth, and refines a façade. Your home can go from boring and flat to looking polished and high end with the right window trim. Below we share why ...
Window Labels: What You Need to Know
By: Cassie McDowellEnergy Performance Labels: What You Need To Know I know you’ve seen those weird blue window labels that just get peeled off with no thought. Those window labels give important information and things you need to know! If you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing one, sooner or later you’ll probably need to ...
Vinyl Window Framing: A Buyer’s Guide To Window Replacement With Vinyl Windows
By: Britteny DeeVinyl window frames have become a popular window option — and for good reason. Vinyl windows are affordable, require little maintenance, and are available in all sorts of styles and colors. You can find vinyl windows on homes of all sizes and styles, from modern farmhouses and cottages to cabins and Cape Cods. We frequently ...
7 Picture Window Exterior Design Ideas
By: Hannah WarneWhen you start contemplating updates to your home’s exterior, the first things that come to mind are probably big-ticket items like paint color palettes, siding styles, and landscape design. But there is another, often-overlooked design detail that can make a major impact on your home: Windows, or more specifically, picture windows. Incorporating a picture window ...
9 Bay Window Ideas for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Kate SantosUpdated; July 19. 2024 Bay windows add charm to a home’s exterior and can break up the monotony of a flat façade. While bay windows were initially popular on Victorian homes, today, they can be seen on a wide variety of home styles. Our designers love working on homes that feature bay windows and know all ...
14 Gorgeous Houses with Dormer Windows
By: AmiWhile we specialize in transforming home exteriors, there are a few exterior design elements that also transform the interior of the home. Dormer windows are the gift that keeps on giving. As a highly functional design element, dormer windows provide curb appeal, increase natural light and space inside the home, and in some cases can ...
White Trim & Exterior Color Palettes That Work
By: MackenzieDark trim is wildly popular, especially if a modern look is the goal. But what about white trim? Lighter trim can provide gorgeous contrast and make architectural details pop. We know how to give white its moment on the right exterior, whether the field color is dark or light. Take a look at some of ...
13 Lovely Fall Ideas for Flower Boxes
By: TessaHere’s a confession: We adore flower boxes, so we get excited when our exterior design clients request them or are open to adding them into a design plan. There’s something magical about window flower boxes. Depending on how you style them, they can give off major fairy tale cottage vibes, a sophisticated French feel, or ...
7 Exterior Window Trim Ideas to Update Your Home
By: RachelChanging the color of your home’s exterior can elevate its curb appeal, but experimenting with different window trim ideas can provide the right amount of contrast to refresh your home’s entire design. Window trim might seem like a small detail, but choosing the right color for your trim can take your home to the next ...