If you have been following me for any time at all you know there is nothing that puts a smile on my face like painted brick and, apparently, I'm not the only one. Take a look at these happy homeowners anticipating the transformation of their home by painting the brick. Yes, this is what Bill and Amy, Alpharetta homeowners, looked like when I saw them last month. And here is what the home looked like when I arrived. Believe it or not, … [Read more...]
Sylvia Rocks Black Fox
The minute I stepped into Sylvia's home last March, I knew I was in for a treat. I saw immediately that the woman had an eye for design and was not afraid of color -- my dream client : ) I first noticed that her walls inside were a deep gray. Most people are not daring enough to go with color that rich throughout their home, but Sylvia was up for it. She also had lots of captivating, original artwork. As we began to talk she shared with me … [Read more...]
Painted Brick Transformation
You will never see a prettier painted brick transformation than this one. Keep reading and prepare for a jaw-dropping experience. About three months ago I got a call from Brett Guggenheim, franchise owner of CertaPro - Dunwoody, to help one of his customers with an exterior paint color consultation. When he mentioned the homeowner was painting her brick, I lit up like a Christmas tree. If you don't already know, painted brick is hot, hot, … [Read more...]
Painting Your Home Red
Have you ever considered painting your home red? I didn't think so. This customer did. When I arrived at Manderly's home in February for an exterior paint color consultation she said, "Patsy, I am painting my house red." Here is what I saw when I arrived that day: Actually, this is a very nice home and had a much better look than what you see in this photo. The sky was overcast that day which is why the neutral colors look very blah. … [Read more...]
Are You Afraid of Color?
Are you afraid of color? I thought so. Know how I know? I've been around the block a few times with this color thing and I've learned that most people fear color more than they fear death or speaking in front of a live audience. Such was not the case with this homeowner. Several months ago I was called on by a local painting company to help "Jane" in Sandy Springs select new paint colors for her home. Here is what I saw when I arrived for … [Read more...]