Color schemes

Paint Color Schemes – May

This month we figured instead of having just one color to put on display, we’d have five! Well, not really five colors, but rather, five color schemes! Spring is such a versatile time of year in the Washington DC area, that in order to encapsulate …

Matching Trim and Wall Color

Last week, we showed you the option of painting trim and molding with bright, bold colors, while this week we’re going to switch gears a bit, and highlight rooms with matching trim and walls! This design option can give the eye a much needed break …

Sherwin Williams introduces their most recent web based Color Tool: Chip It!

Recently, the Sherwin Williams Company introduced their web based color tool: Chip it! This interactive tool let’s you select any online image and instantly identify the colors you like to Sherwin Williams’ color palettes! The tool is available on www.letschipit.com and can be added as a bookmarklet to a user’s …

Learn Your Home’s Architectural Roots from Benjamin Moore

Cape Cod (1600-1955) Cape Cods are one of the oldest traditional American architectural home styles. Early colonists in New England modeled the Cape Cod style after the countryside homes they left behind in England. The beautiful simplicity of Cape Cod design complements the style’s sturdy …