Summer is upon us, which means warm weather and superb days are ahead! While taking in the beauty of the summer season, take a moment to reflect on your front door. The front door of your home is like the cover on a book, the wrapping on a present, or the icing on a cake...Read More

Even with thousands of exterior paint colors available, many homeowners opt for a neutral as the main color for their home exterior. There are many reasons neutrals continue to be popular but let’s take a closer look at three of the best. First, there are more neutrals available today than ever before, and we’re not...Read More

So you’re painting the exterior of your house, and you’ve got the main color picked. That’s a good start, but the next choice is often more important. How will you choose the accent color — the color of your door, trim, or shutters? It’s all a matter of taste, but we have some time-tested guidelines...Read More

When you’re painting the exterior of your home, it can be tempting to use an accent color for your garage door. However, Faye from the Wayzata Hirshfield’s has some expert advice — don’t! “Your garage door is likely not the most interesting thing you can draw attention to,” she says, “and an accent color should...Read More

We thought it would be helpful for people to see what takes place during a color call. We asked Kathy Basil, from Hirshfield’s Design Studio, to show us how she works with customers during an exterior color call. In addition to selecting paint colors, Kathy suggested changing the color of the shutters, adding a shutter,...Read More