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...]
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...]
What Is the Perfect Front Door Color For Your Home?
Are you searching high and low for the perfect front door color? How do you know if you should use something muted or bright, black or white, or anything else that you just happen to like? What are the parameters for selecting a front door color? A month or so ago I met with Dave in Sandy Springs for both an interior and exterior color consultation. We first worked outside. Once we had decided on the body, trim and shutter colors, he asked … [Read more...]
Certified Color Consultant Class Transformation
According to the students, one of the most valuable things we do in my 3-day Certified Color Consultant training course is to actually go out and perform live, hands-on color consultations -- one interior and one exterior. This is the story of our exterior project. In March we visited Stephanie and her husband at their Roswell home. Here is what it looked like when we arrived that day: As you can see, they lived in a 60s ranch. They … [Read more...]
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