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It seems like blue is everywhere currently- laundry rooms, kitchen cabinets, and outdoors. The beauty in the color blue lies in its rich diversity. You can have a funkier aesthetic with a bold turquoise, go modern with a French blue and gold accents, or be classic with a rich indigo. The versatility makes it an easy option for every space

Cabinets are getting more attention than ever. There are so many ways to make your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room make a statement with a little paint and creativity. You can go bold with a deep navy, or add a calming effect with a pale green. This can match every style and be used in every home. Below are a

Now is the perfect time to fix any outdoor home improvement project you’ve been wanting. The summer heat is fading away, and depending where you live, you’ll want outdoor projects to be finished before the winter months. This is a perfect time to: – Touch-up window trim – Update shudder colors – Re-paint doors

The hot summer months and endless use can fade and damage decks. Though for the most part it is too hot to stain decks currently, once the temperature drops to the 80s, it is the perfect time to fix your deck! This is especially the case living in the south where outdoor dining and enjoyment is nearly an all year

Trim can add dimension, sophistication, contrast and design to an otherwise simple wall. This is not just for classical rooms, depending on the design and colors, it can be contemporary as well. We love the way a simple element can add so much to a room. Have you considered adding molding or trim to your room? Here are our favorite

Selecting the exterior color of your house is a daunting task. Not only is it the first impression of your home, it is also a color that will be used on an extremely large space. It is wise to first test this color on a section of your home or on a virtual paint testing ap. Some of our favorites

Sunrooms are the perfect space to utilize bright paint colors. We love the ideas of bringing colors used in nature into the room to truly bring the outdoors inside. Make sure your sunroom is a space you can relax in and enjoy the sunshine without experiencing the intense summer heat. Below we have a list of some of our favorite

Bold front doors make a statement, but they can also help sell your home, demonstrate your family’s personal style, and add some variation to monochromatic neighborhoods. We love the idea of bold doors, maybe with contrasting shutters to make the door pop even more. Below are our recommendations on front door and shutter combos. 1. Orange door with dark grey

Spring is just around the corner, which means it is time to enjoy the sunshine and lighten up your home. For sun rooms, or really any area you want to enjoy the warmth of the sun and the airiness of the outdoors, we have selected our favorite hues to lighten up your space. 1. Periwinkle: Just the the hue of

Pantone’s 2017 color of the year is greenery, a spring inspired bright yellow, greenish color. Pantone describes this color as “spring’s neutral” and we cannot wait to use this color in all aspects of home painting. It is fresh, bright, and extremely versatile. It can be paired nicely with ivory, wood elements, metallics, or even shades of yellow or sky