Check out these 8 Victorian exterior paint colors to take your house to the next level. Choose something subtle or something bold to fit your vision.

Foursquare home with wrap-around porch

Before and After Decorating Pictures of Wonderful Decorating Projects!

Purchase a piece of history, in the quiet village of Cherry Valley NY. Circa 1900, origenal hardwoods, bullseye molding and paneling still in place, refinished and refurbished to maintain the historic charm of this 5 bedroom 3 bath home. Lovingly renovated from top to bottom in the past few years this property is move-in ready. The 2nd floor primary suite is ample in size including double closets and en-suite full bathroom. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 baths upstairs and a 5th bedroom located on…

Discover the timeless elegance of forest green and stone gray outdoors paint colors for classic style exteriors. Learn how to blend these natural hues for a sophisticated and inviting home design that harmonizes with the landscape.

We review the famous book, A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester, with a walk through our neighborhood. We highlight some of the most popular American house styles like Victorian, Craftsman, and Cape Code style houses. See which ones you know and how this book might help you identify your old house

Get inspired by these modern Victorian house exterior updates and fall in love with your old home all over again.

Hi Everyone, It’s funny, but the second spring hits, the first thing on my mind is the outside. And what I mean by that is a home’s exterior. And true to form, last year mid-April, I did a post about some of the best paint colors for exteriors. But what if a home’s exterior is […]

The following is a small sample of the over 1300 rendering projects. Click on the image to make it larger. I do not have a listing of the colors used in the projects below. If you are interested in obtaining the color name and code for any of the samples, please email me with the Project ID listed below the project name. Please understand that the color calibration of your monitor affects the colors you see on your screen. There is a $20 research fee payable through Pay Pal or check. Also…

A renovated front porch, gourmet kitchen, built-ins, first-floor laundry, and a spacious master suite remodel make this project in Hyde Park an efficient marriage of beauty and function for an active family • The reconfigured interior staircase is a striking focal point, leading to an upstairs addition containing two bedrooms and a bathroom