The front door of your home is like the cover on a book, the wrapping on a present, or the icing on a cake – it’s a preview of what’s to come. Your front door assures you that you’ve arrived safely home. It warmly greets your guests and welcomes them in. With so much...Read More

Springtime is the time when we take a look at what’s going on outside of our homes. How does my home’s curb appeal look from across the street? What needs improving? Lighting? Landscaping? Painting? Here are a few budget-friendly examples of how to incorporate accent colors on the exterior of your home and making your...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

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