25 thoughts on “Tips For A Successful Exterior Paint Transformation”
Your advice is a God send to those who are going to do this. I rent so i won be taking on this project but those who are looking into it, you have missed a single detail. Great advice !! And by the way i live the color you choSe. Your house is gorgeous !!
Your house looks fantastic! We have been wanting to paint ours all summer but I can’t pick a color! I know you had limited selections, but would you have advice on choosing?
Omg I absolutely love the transformation!!! Wish I knew all of this when we got ours done . Lol we picked a navy blue and white trim and they mixed up the paint !! We left for a 3 day hey away and we thought we were coming home to a beautiful home ??? we have cameras and we just never checked because we wanted to be surprised ? yeah we were surprised our house looked like the Smurfs color !! Or a Raspa Stand ! My 10 year old backed up and said it looked OUTSTANDING ? I didn’t even wanna get off the car ! I was so upset , I couldn’t believe the “ professional “ painters would do us like that . 3k down the drain
You house looks beautiful! I just love everything you do inside and outside. Its always perfect. Your the best couple on i.g. I just brag about Jeff all the time he is always so neat and clean about everything. He cooks and your kitchen is always spotless. Love you both. You don’t know this but your my best couple on i.g. look forward to your stories everyday! Thanks for sharing your life with us all!????
wow kristy….the transformation is truly amazing! Like night and Day ;-) I love the lighter color. If you weren’t stuck with HOA rules, curious would you have gone with a pure white (LOL)? I love it and can’t wait for you to show us how to decorate with this new color :) -xo
Your home looks amazing painted Kristy, I lust love it. DO you have any recommendations for painting brick? Our home is enourmous and this will be a huge job so I want to find the best paint for brick. thank you
Kristy, your home looks fabulous! I love the coLor you chose. Great tips on hiring a painter. Good thing you were there to Notice the coLor wasn’t right. Yikes. You and Jeff must be so pleased WITH THE reSuLt. It’s stunning! xo
Hi Kristy and Jeff, What can I say that hasn’t been said already!!! I love you guys, and I love your home and ideas. I always say when you got it you got it and Kristy you were born with it. Your taste is amazing, not only uncluttered but yet elegant, warm, and inviting. When it comes to the big pieces, Love the idea of keeping everything light and natural and then as the season changes all you need to do is change up the décor “pillows, flowers, rugs, etc…” Not only is it money saving but yet so much easier and the best part is… your home is always looking fresh and new. Gardening, OMG!!! I love how you transformed your garden into a living area. walking thru those doors into your garden is like walking right into another room inside the house. lovely, airy, beautiful for the eyes to see. the flowers, the fountains and lighting, it truly is a sanctuary. If only I had the money to hire you as my private decorator!!!
The ideas and links to finding these pieces are great, from purchasing the same exact item to finding replicas is awesome!
Jeff… you also are an inspiration. also love how you pickup ideas on your eating ventures and practice at home. love that you both eat healthy and how you not only practice but change things around to make every meal exciting. Love how you take a new appliance “Ice Cream Maker” and try it with us for first time. We as your audience love to experience the do’s and don’ts of a new item along with you. you educating us on how its done is a big plus for our future purchases. from the tweaking of measurements to the presentation!
Got to tell you. My husband and I Look forward to your next post an story everyday. Now this is a reality show I love to watch!!!
Yes, Like you, I am also happy I have landed here. I do love your content on successful home renovation and instant transformation! Everyone has different eyes for color choice, thanks for sharing your ideas and tips. I have also read a few tips from walthampaintingcompany and you guys have the same perspective with regards to Boston house painters. We’re going to improve our house and I’m thinking of applying some ideas here for some rooms. I’ve been working as a painter since I was a teenager, still not a prof but I could do all for our home! Keep posting this kind of stuff, guys! Big Thanks,!Thomy~
Would windrift beige (cut 50 per cent work in the interior of a small cottage with vaulted ceiling?? There will only be 2 reg sized windows in each room and one outside door with glass in kitchen and one small window over sink area. The cottage will be facing S. West. It’s only 973 sq. ft. There would be a 34 in. Wainscoating at bottom in living are. Also, what do you recommend for trim and kitchen cabinets to blend with the windrift wall color. I would so appreciate your thoughts as I’ve read so much of your suggestions and love them. My floors are very similar to yours I’ve built 4 homes and have been lucky that the colors have been great, but at 79, I need help. I appreciate your help and thoughtfulness to your followers.
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I would test anything first to see what you think. I had to keep within a certain paint color brand and list because of our Homeowner’s Assoc or I may have looked at other paints first. I would try a few diff whites before starting to split paint colors.
Love your post. Can you tell me the brand for that rocking chair?
Thanks Sarah! The rockers are from Frontgate. Here is a link for them – http://liketk.it/39F0c
Fantastic Blog! I agree completely with you here. It is a very valuable and helpful collection of blogs. I am trying to gain information from all these. Really helpful post. Thank you..!!
your exterior paint says trim is SW classic light buff and house color is SW Windrift 1087 but there are 2 questions. #1 – SW doesn’t make Windrift Beige 1087 and #2 – your old house color looks like Windrift beige 1087 and the new house color looks like SW classic light buff but your article reads the trim is Classic Light Buff. I love the exterior and would love to use the actual colors. We paint Monday, October 25.
Your advice is a God send to those who are going to do this. I rent so i won be taking on this project but those who are looking into it, you have missed a single detail. Great advice !! And by the way i live the color you choSe. Your house is gorgeous !!
Your house looks fantastic! We have been wanting to paint ours all summer but I can’t pick a color! I know you had limited selections, but would you have advice on choosing?
Looks beautiful kristy!!! Great tips! But what is a “back roll”?
Omg I absolutely love the transformation!!! Wish I knew all of this when we got ours done . Lol we picked a navy blue and white trim and they mixed up the paint !! We left for a 3 day hey away and we thought we were coming home to a beautiful home ??? we have cameras and we just never checked because we wanted to be surprised ? yeah we were surprised our house looked like the Smurfs color !! Or a Raspa Stand ! My 10 year old backed up and said it looked OUTSTANDING ? I didn’t even wanna get off the car ! I was so upset , I couldn’t believe the “ professional “ painters would do us like that . 3k down the drain
You house looks beautiful! I just love everything you do inside and outside. Its always perfect. Your the best couple on i.g. I just brag about Jeff all the time he is always so neat and clean about everything. He cooks and your kitchen is always spotless. Love you both. You don’t know this but your my best couple on i.g. look forward to your stories everyday! Thanks for sharing your life with us all!????
wow kristy….the transformation is truly amazing! Like night and Day ;-) I love the lighter color. If you weren’t stuck with HOA rules, curious would you have gone with a pure white (LOL)? I love it and can’t wait for you to show us how to decorate with this new color :) -xo
FANTASTIC ARTICLE — AND THANKS FOR THE LINK TO MYPERFECTCOLOR — EVERY LINK HELPS! HOLLER IF WE CAN EVER HELP IN ANY WAY. DAVE
Your home looks amazing painted Kristy, I lust love it. DO you have any recommendations for painting brick? Our home is enourmous and this will be a huge job so I want to find the best paint for brick. thank you
Kristy, your home looks fabulous! I love the coLor you chose. Great tips on hiring a painter. Good thing you were there to Notice the coLor wasn’t right. Yikes. You and Jeff must be so pleased WITH THE reSuLt. It’s stunning! xo
Hi Kristy and Jeff, What can I say that hasn’t been said already!!! I love you guys, and I love your home and ideas. I always say when you got it you got it and Kristy you were born with it. Your taste is amazing, not only uncluttered but yet elegant, warm, and inviting. When it comes to the big pieces, Love the idea of keeping everything light and natural and then as the season changes all you need to do is change up the décor “pillows, flowers, rugs, etc…” Not only is it money saving but yet so much easier and the best part is… your home is always looking fresh and new. Gardening, OMG!!! I love how you transformed your garden into a living area. walking thru those doors into your garden is like walking right into another room inside the house. lovely, airy, beautiful for the eyes to see. the flowers, the fountains and lighting, it truly is a sanctuary. If only I had the money to hire you as my private decorator!!!
The ideas and links to finding these pieces are great, from purchasing the same exact item to finding replicas is awesome!
Jeff… you also are an inspiration. also love how you pickup ideas on your eating ventures and practice at home. love that you both eat healthy and how you not only practice but change things around to make every meal exciting. Love how you take a new appliance “Ice Cream Maker” and try it with us for first time. We as your audience love to experience the do’s and don’ts of a new item along with you. you educating us on how its done is a big plus for our future purchases. from the tweaking of measurements to the presentation!
Got to tell you. My husband and I Look forward to your next post an story everyday. Now this is a reality show I love to watch!!!
Thank you both and have a wonder day.
Very beautiful home Kristy! Almost like a totally new house.
What an amazing difference it made!!! So much cleaner, brighter and just beautiful!!!
Thank you so much for all this info
Kristy. Things i would never have done
Or thought of. I love your choices and beautiful home-such class!
Yes, Like you, I am also happy I have landed here. I do love your content on successful home renovation and instant transformation! Everyone has different eyes for color choice, thanks for sharing your ideas and tips. I have also read a few tips from walthampaintingcompany and you guys have the same perspective with regards to Boston house painters. We’re going to improve our house and I’m thinking of applying some ideas here for some rooms. I’ve been working as a painter since I was a teenager, still not a prof but I could do all for our home! Keep posting this kind of stuff, guys! Big Thanks,!Thomy~
Thanks ! Great tips….ESPECIALLY about the ACcuracy of the paint, and Being involved with your painters. They always apprEciate the feed back.
My painters are amazing! Thanks so much.. Hugs! xx
Hi Kristy,
Amazing color.
Do you have the color code of your new house color?
Hi Benedict.. it’s simply the color cut 50%. The team at your local store will know what to do. :)
Hi Krsity,
I love the colors you cHoose.
But what do you Mean WIndRift beige cut 50%?
ThanKs
Would windrift beige (cut 50 per cent work in the interior of a small cottage with vaulted ceiling?? There will only be 2 reg sized windows in each room and one outside door with glass in kitchen and one small window over sink area. The cottage will be facing S. West. It’s only 973 sq. ft. There would be a 34 in. Wainscoating at bottom in living are. Also, what do you recommend for trim and kitchen cabinets to blend with the windrift wall color. I would so appreciate your thoughts as I’ve read so much of your suggestions and love them. My floors are very similar to yours I’ve built 4 homes and have been lucky that the colors have been great, but at 79, I need help. I appreciate your help and thoughtfulness to your followers.
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Hi Sylvia,
I would test anything first to see what you think. I had to keep within a certain paint color brand and list because of our Homeowner’s Assoc or I may have looked at other paints first. I would try a few diff whites before starting to split paint colors.
Here are a few white posts that may help you..
https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/advice/a3448/the-right-white-a-70889/
https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/the-best-white-paint-colors-for-every-home
https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/colors/g22483909/best-white-paint-colors/
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-white-paint-261417
Let me know what you end up going with! It’s such a big decision.
Love your post. Can you tell me the brand for that rocking chair?
Thanks Sarah! The rockers are from Frontgate. Here is a link for them –
http://liketk.it/39F0c
Fantastic Blog! I agree completely with you here. It is a very valuable and helpful collection of blogs. I am trying to gain information from all these. Really helpful post. Thank you..!!
your exterior paint says trim is SW classic light buff and house color is SW Windrift 1087 but there are 2 questions. #1 – SW doesn’t make Windrift Beige 1087 and #2 – your old house color looks like Windrift beige 1087 and the new house color looks like SW classic light buff but your article reads the trim is Classic Light Buff. I love the exterior and would love to use the actual colors. We paint Monday, October 25.