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Painting North-Facing Rooms

A space can be perfectly decorated and beautifully painted but if the  chosen wall colors do not complement the natural light, based on the exposure of the room, the entire atmosphere might feel off a bit.

Natural light affects the way paint colors appear based not only on the location of the room but also on the season.

So what are the things to consider when choosing the best paint color? As professional painters we always take the time to consult and explore these choices with our clients.

Project of the Month – textured ceiling removal

Description: In January we updated the ceiling surfaces in a home in Alexandria, VA. Textured ceilings are outdated and the customer had requested an updated look. The process involved thorough preparation, removal and painting of 1,500 sq ft of ceiling surfaces. The end result are …

2016 Benjamin Moore Paint Colors of the Year – Part II Pastels and Neutrals

In part II of this series we present Benjamin Moore 2016 color in neutral and pastel tones. These shades are frequently selected because of their ability to pair with interior items in a variety of colors. The paint colors below are soft, neutral and safe …

2016 Benjamin Moore Paint Colors of the Year – Part I Dark Tones

Benjamin Moore is a trusted paint brand that we consistently use for our professional painting projects and we are excited to present a series of colors that will be trending this year. In our first set of featured paint tones, we are revealing several of …

Wall paper removal and interior painting in Potomac, MD

Our new featured project in Potomac, MD demonstrates an interior home improvement of wall paper removal and replacement with high-quality interior paint. Phase I of the project consisted of taking down the wallpaper which was 37 years old. Even though this process can be tricky, …

Client Review from Reston, VA

Customer: John S. Location: Reston, VA Date completed: Oct, 2015. “Entire exterior of house (cedar siding) and three decks (cedar and pressure treated wood) were stripped to bare wood with an approved chemical stripper, then all surfaces treated with an approved brightener, and finally all …

Project of the Month – October

Our October’s project of the month is an exterior re- staining of cedar siding in Reston, VA. When cedar siding is professionally stained and treated, it continues to appear fresh and it remains appealing for long periods of time. For our project the task was …

Pumpkin-inspired Paint Colors by Benjamin Moore

The last post of our pumpkin-inspired paint colors features shades by Benjamin Moore, a high-quality brand we trust and frequently use. Our 6 favorite picks are: Corn Husk Golden Nugget Mayan Gold Sunflower fields Buttercup and the white pumpkin inspired color Sweet Butter     …

Project of the Month – September

This month we are featuring a recent painting project we completed in Chevy Chase, MD. We provided carpentry services as well as professional painting of all exterior surfaces. The home was in need of paint refreshment in areas such as brick siding, soffits, windows, shutters, …

Pumpkin Inspired Paint Colors by Behr

This week we continue the pumpkin-inspired paint color series and we’re featuring another high-quality paint brand – Behr. If you love fall colors these paint shades will help you transform your interior into a warm and cozy space that reflects the season’s palettes and atmosphere. …