Open floor-plans, where living, dining, and kitchen areas are combined into one seamless space, are more popular than ever. These high-use rooms flow together without walls, making them great for entertaining and family living. However, they're also tricky spaces if you'd like more than one...
It's not often we have a 33-year old "before and after" in the making! That's how long Marie's wallpaper had been in place when she asked us to remove it in favor of paint. As a painting contractor, this is one of those projects we...
We're all about the power of color to improve the look of a space! You don't have to renovate a room to transform it into something exciting, bold, and updated. A simple paint treatment could be the solution for your space. It's called color-blocking. Color-blocking isn't...
After years of gray as a favorite paint color, you might be wondering if it's starting to go out of style or is it still worthy of being added to your home's color palette. As an experienced painting contractor in Northern Virginia, we can offer...
So, you've read our estimate, signed the contract, picked out your paint colors, and we're arriving tomorrow to begin the project. How should you prepare for our arrival? The first thing you should do is not panic. Here is what else you should or shouldn't do...
Sometimes friends or clients will ask how long they can keep old paint. It’s a great question, as some communities have strict rules about disposing of household chemicals, including paint! Most homeowners have cans of leftover paints lying around their garage or utility closets. You don't...
Selecting a paint color can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. If your one of our current clients, you're entitled to a one-hour, free consultation with our interior designer to help you select colors. If you're choosing colors on your own, here are...
If you live in a new or newer home, you've likely seen a nail pop or two. So, what causes drywall nail-pops? Several things cause them, but let's start by defining a nail pop. What is a nail pop? Drywall nails are 1 1/2-inch common nails with concave...
Last month we profiled a beautiful brick home made even more spectacular when we painted the brick facade. The before and after pictures spoke for themselves, as did the transformational power of paint. It's important to note, however, that while painting brick exteriors is an...
The project profiles we feature regularly on our blog are a good way to showcase both a client's home and our work. We take a lot of pride in each home we work on, and each one matters a lot to us. We understand that...
