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8 Dark Color Palette Ideas for Your Home’s Exterior

While white, light gray, and beige are classic colors for home exteriors, a light and bright palette isn’t the only solution. For a distinguished, moody look, consider using a dark color palette for your exterior instead. From true navy to black to charcoal gray, the options are nearly endless.  Discover our favorite dark paint color ...

Our Review of Dovetail by Sherwin Williams

Because of its incredible versatility, subtle warm undertones, and calming effect, Sherwin Williams’ Dovetail is one of our go-to gray exterior paint colors. We love it so much that we even named it one of the best Sherwin Williams paint colors for 2023. Keep reading to learn all about Dovetail, including our recommended applications, ideal ...

9 Stucco Colors for Home Exteriors We Love

The stucco colors you select for your home can drastically change the look and feel of your exterior. Looking for a bright and airy shade inspired by beachside getaways or a darker color reminiscent of the Tuscan countryside? Keep reading to explore our round-up of the top colors to instantly up-level your stucco home. From ...

Our Review of Desert Twilight by Benjamin Moore

Our love of unique grays has us swooning over Desert Twilight by Benjamin Moore. This hue is the perfect combination of modern and earthy, while still remaining classic. Below, we go over all the details like LRV, colors pairings, and our recommended applications. Keep reading to learn why we love Desert Twilight as an exterior ...

Our Review of Sherwin Williams’ White Duck

We love to review white exterior paint colors to help you navigate and sort through the vast amount of choices. Sherwin Williams’ White Duck is a fabulous creamy white that can transform your home’s curb appeal. From preferred applications, color pairings, and undertones, we share all the details below. All white paint colors are not ...

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 Shell White by Sherwin Williams

Shell White by Sherwin Williams stands out in a seemingly endless sea of white exterior paint colors. This shade is a beautiful warm white described by Sherwin Williams as “graceful.” No matter your home style or paint color preferences, we’re sure our recommendations for application, color pairing ideas, and design examples will have you considering Shell ...

Our Review of Homburg Gray by Sherwin Williams

A gray paint color, but make it elegant and unique. Sherwin Williams’ Homburg Gray is exactly that. This gorgeous shade of gray was named Sherwin Williams’ color of the month in February of 2023, and you’re about to learn why. Below, we’re sharing all the details on Homburg Gray, from our recommended applications to color ...

Our Favorite Blue Front Door Colors & Designs

Your front door is the gateway to your home. Why not have some fun with the color of your entrance? Encompassing everything from serene aquas to deep, dramatic navy shades, blue is one of those exterior paint colors that has a lot to give. Be it modern and edgy or coastal and cozy, our designers ...