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Black Houses

Black is a timeless, sophisticated color that seems appropriate for the upcoming colder seasons. We’ve shared about black’s chicness before as a floor color  and as an interior color, and now we want to show you black as an exterior color! We love this mix of high gloss …

Painted Shutters

Part of making a home one’s own is putting personal, unique touches onto the finishes. A finish that we find exciting, as well as an essential in completing a home’s exterior look are shutters. Which picture is your favorite?  

Pottery Barn Paint Color Collection for Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams and Pottery Barn have teamed up to bring you a lovely, sophisticated collection of color that embodies both companies perfectly. Take a look at the Fall/Winter 2014 palette.   What’s your favorite color out of the collection? *Images via Pinterest, Houzz, Pottery Barn, …

Fences

Bring out the most in your yard! A great deck stain, and beautiful color can bring a patio area to life, where it might otherwise fall flat. Be sure to continue your yard upkeep with the rest of the space as well. One often overlooked …

Kitchen Islands

Kitchens are one of the most lively places in your house, so be sure to make it comfortable and stylish – you and your guests will most likely spend lots of time there! We’ve shown you some great examples of painted cabinets, but today we …

Black Floors

Lately, the theme of many of our posts has been simplicity – white rooms, simple stripes, and this week we’re showing you how simply painting the floors can go a long way in terms of design and added interest. Check out our favorite floors painted black! The …

Painted Banisters

One of the best parts about painting is that you can never run out of imaginative ideas and places to put it. This week, we’re going to show you a way to add color in your entry in a small way that makes a big …

Painted Cabinets

One of the easiest ways to breathe new life into a room is with a color update. Some rooms, especially kitchens, it can be costly to upgrade appliances, in addition to new cabinetry. Sometimes, all it takes to give a kitchen a facelift is to …

Mint Walls

Mint paint is a great color for summer time – it has a cool calming effect that invokes a fresh atmosphere. It has just enough of a hue to be colorful without being overwhelming. Take a look at our favorites below! Mint Paint Colors by …

Two-Toned Walls

Two-toned walls are a simple method to bring added interest to your home, along with the illusion of height. A two-toned wall can be used to anchor large objects in a room, like a bed. There’s no need for a headboard when there is a colorful …