I always enjoy sharing recent Atlanta exterior transformations I've had the pleasure of being a part of. When I was first trained in color in 2010, the class was all about interiors -- how to put together a color palette, how to create flow from room to room, how to match paint color to fabric, etc. What an absolute SHOCK it was when my first jobs were for help with exterior painting! I had to learn on the fly. Hopefully, I didn't ruin too … [Read more...]
2019 Colors of the Year
In the past several weeks several major paint companies have come out with their own selection for 2019 Color of the Year. (If you would like to review last year's choices to see if they were hit or miss, take a look here.) To see what Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG and Sherwin-Williams are predicting for next year, keep reading. First, let's take a look at Benjamin Moore's choice. Benjamin Moore Metropolitan, to me, is a "safe" choice. It … [Read more...]
Trending Atlanta Exteriors 2018
If you have been wondering what's trending in Atlanta exteriors, you've come to the right place. You may be asking yourself, "Is white still in?" The answer is YES -- both inside and out. It was a couple of years ago -- in the fall of 2016 -- that four major paint companies all came out with whites as their "Color of the Year." Credit They were right on track, as whites have been all the rage ever since -- white kitchens, white … [Read more...]
Color Trends 2018
It's time to talk about Color Trends for 2018. I was thinking just the other day that it was only a couple of years ago that four major paint companies -- Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr and Valspar -- all selected whites for their color of the year. They definitely hit the nail on the head. I've done numerous "white" color consultations since then, both for interiors and exteriors; but change is in the wind. To illustrate, let's take … [Read more...]
Is Your Home “In the Pink”?
In today's Atlanta market it's difficult to sell any home, but nearly impossible when the exterior paint color has a pinkish hue. Several weeks ago I met with a new client in Duluth for an exterior color consultation. Alina and her husband had been trying to sell their beautiful two-story home for a number of months. While the home is in immaculate condition both inside and out, there was still a problem. Take a look at the "before" photos … [Read more...]