Do you need to paint your front door & need a color? Here's a collection of beautiful homes with front doors painted black. They're sure to inspire!
With origins that date back to our country's beginnings, Colonial houses have a restrained yet stately appearance. It's a timeless look.
In recent years, architects and designers have taken the classic building material to new heights, creating marvelous brick house designs th...
Black seems like the answer for everything. So why does the black trim on your brick exterior look less than fabulous?
Explore the bold and striking impact of black window trim exterior on various architectural styles and discover how it can elevate your home's curb appeal. Learn about the benefits of this design choice and find inspiration for incorporating black trim into your home's facade. From modern to traditional, and coastal-inspired designs, see how black window trim exterior can enhance your home's aesthetic and make a statement.
On Monday, we flew into Raleigh to close on our new home there! (If you missed why we’re moving, you can check out this post and why we chose Raleigh right here.) The home is a beautiful, classic, red-brick Georgian-style colonial just outside of Raleigh. Right when we pulled up to it, we got that […]
On Monday, we flew into Raleigh to close on our new home there! (If you missed why we’re moving, you can check out this post and why we chose Raleigh right here.) The home is a beautiful, classic, red-brick Georgian-style colonial just outside of Raleigh. Right when we pulled up to it, we got that […]
On Monday, we flew into Raleigh to close on our new home there! (If you missed why we’re moving, you can check out this post and why we chose Raleigh right here.) The home is a beautiful, classic, red-brick Georgian-style colonial just outside of Raleigh. Right when we pulled up to it, we got that […]
Our thoughts on painted brick!
1,939 Heated s.f. 3 Beds 1.5 Baths 2 Stories 1 Cars Brick and decorative shutters dress up this classic Colonial home plan with a sunroom on the side. The formal living and dining rooms open to each other for easy movement between the rooms. The efficient kitchen has a corner sink with two windows to view the backyard. All the bedrooms are on the second floor along with an over-sized bathroom with soaking tub and shower.
Colonial architecture rose in popularity thanks to some of America's first settlers. But what is a colonial house? We'll go over some signatures.
These are the best exterior paint colors for red brick homes, and how to use them. We recommend four colors and different ways to use them.
Designer Sean Anderson brought a contemporary elegance to this traditional Memphis colonial house style using a subtle color palette and an eye
A before and after home tour of our brick colonial house 5 years after moving in with recaps of countless DIY home improvement projects and decorating tutorials.
Colonial architecture rose in popularity thanks to some of America's first settlers. But what is a colonial house? We'll go over some signatures.
We're looking at exterior paint colors for the windows and trim that pair well with red brick and here are some show-stopping options.
For our 50th Anniversary Idea House, we selected five of today's best young designers, shared old Southern Living stories for inspiration, and set them loose to decorate this charming cottage designed by Bill Ingram Architect. See their fresh takes on traditional Southern style. Find information to plan your visit here. Located just outside our hometown of Birmingham, AL, the community of Mt Laurel provides a picturesque location for our 2016 Idea House. Architect Bill Ingram and designers Mark D. Sikes, Margaret Kirkland, Ashley Gilbreath, Lauren Leiss, and Amy Berry came together to create a one-of-a-kind home that has no shortage of Southern design inspiration. From a beautiful, green kitchen to a living room filled with shades of neutral, each room showcases the talent of these designers. The home is of course topped off with a wraparound porch, including a cozy porch swing.
Brick exteriors paired with paint make a big statement. These will help you choose the best exterior brick and paint color combinations.
