Category: Ask The Painter

Trending Exterior House Colors for 2021—Which Is Right for Your Home? If repainting your home is on your list of home improvement resolutions for 2021, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make concerns the color. Or, to be more precise, the combination of colors because experts say the recent trend of using different coordinating colors to create a

One of the most noticeable differences between Southern Painting and other local painters is the excellent painting experience that homeowners repeatedly tell us they receive. Total customer satisfaction has always been Southern Painting’s primary objective. Unmatched Professionalism and Respect – It’s How We Roll™ You will first notice Southern Painting’s professionalism when you speak to our office staff and request

While this may seem the easiest option considering it is the most basic of neutrals, sometimes white walls can feel cold and incomplete. Not to mention, if you have kids, they can become very messy if you do not use the right paint type. Here are a few of our white wall tips: If you have children, dogs, or are

Purple is one of those tricky colors and Barney is partially to blame. If not done correctly, a room can look childish instead of regal. The below tips will help purple regain its rightful claim as a beautiful, regal color. 1. Orchid Purple was the color of 2018 for a reason. It is the perfect balance between not being too

Yellow is one of those shades that can either go so right or so wrong. In the lighter, warmer shades, it is essentially a neutral, but the brighter shades can be a bit overwhelming. Below we detail how to make yellow work in your home! Bright yellow: If you want to use bright yellow, there are a few ways to

Orange is not a common color in the home, but that should change. There are many beautiful hues of orange, and when done properly, the hue is warm addition to your home. Burnt Orange: The warmest and the easiest of the orange family, a burnt orange is a great accent to brown and ivory.  Tangerine: A pale tangerine can be

There are certain colors that may seem difficult to paint your home’s walls for a variety of reasons- maybe it feels too dark, too childish, or too bright. We’re doing a little series where we detail ways to paint your walls beautiful hues in ways that the aforementioned issues are now not an issue! To kick off the series, we’re

Good news: the same finish paint finish works for interior AND exterior doors. If you thought a satin finish was best, you are correct! Same people like a high gloss finish on doors for its wipe-ability, but you can achieve that with a satin door as well without the sheen. Dark colors can be a be especially garish in a

White is a common wall color, but black? Most people prefer lighter, neutral hues, but when used properly, black walls can be stunning. They will also be bold and elegant, and who doesn’t love making a statement? Here are a few ways that you can easily and beautifully incorporate black into your home. 1. Accent wall: As always, an accent