For some time Alabaster SW 7008 has been a hot color. I've used it both inside and out for walls, trim and painted brick. Inside Alabaster reads a soft white, while outside it typically comes across much brighter. This is the tale of Alabaster used on two exteriors with very different results. In March of this year, just as Coronavirus was shutting everything down, I received a call from Gary in Atlanta who needed help. He was about to … [Read more...]
Dunwoody Home Gets A Facelift
Last summer I received a call from Gretchen who said her Dunwoody home needed a facelift. It seems she and her husband, Reed, were doing extensive renovations on the interior -- knocked down walls, opened up the living room/kitchen, new counters, cabinets, backsplash, etc. -- and decided the exterior was going to look out of place. (Note: they were absolutely right! It is always best to have a smooth transition exterior to interior if you can … [Read more...]
Painted Brick, Stucco and Siding – Before & After
Today we are going to take a look at painted brick, painted stucco and painted siding. Three of these homes were transformed this year while one was done in 2016. First, let's look at painted brick, which is still running full speed in Atlanta. Britton first called me in 2017 to help with interior colors. Evidently she was pleased, so she had me come back in April of this year to help her select exterior colors. Here is her house as I … [Read more...]
Atlanta Exterior Transformations
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...]
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...]
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