Main Line Painter Newsletter

We often say lighting is everything when it comes to inside the home and how paint colors appear, but it’s also especially true around the holiday season! There’s still a few more weeks to catch the most beautiful light displays around the Main Line. Some are local […]

You’ll see in our project spotlight this month that we had a recent client in Bryn Mawr inspired to elevate her home’s interior walls from a photo she saw online. Panel molding and trim has been becoming increasingly popular over the years, and with the classic, elegant […]

Have you ever walked into a home and felt like you walked back in time? It’s not uncommon that as the time and trends move on, some homes stay stuck in the past. So how do ensure that your home isn’t one of them? Here are some […]

Fall tones are cozy and earthy and look great in your home year-round. If you’re a Fall-lover like most, it’s a great time of year for a big refresh in the look and feel of your space. Bringing colors like Sherwin-Williams’s Autumnal, Harvester, Butternut, Spicy Hue, […]

With Summer coming toward an end, and school, Fall days, and cooler weather not too far off, this seasonal shift is a great time to think about warm and cool colors, how they fit into your home and which is the better choice? In a traditional color […]

Houses become homes when we add those personal touches that make them feel unique and special to us. Here are some ideas on how to add charm to your home: Plants – Houseplants are an excellent way to bring life into your home. Houseplants bring pops of […]

After months of colder weather and darker days, it’s that transitional time of year to start prepping your home for the Summer season. This can range from bigger projects, like painting the exterior of your home for spruced up curb appeal, updating interior paint for a brighter […]

The fourth color story of Sherwin-Williams’s 2024 Color Anthology, a study in delicate tints, brings ethereal and airy feelings to your space. The team at Sherwin-Williams eloquently quantifies this movement as: “Introspective and contemplative in spaces where quiet stillness can be found—anchoring whites and soft tints with […]

The third color story of Sherwin-Williams’s 2024 Color Anthology, a gathering of deeps and darks, brings feelings of comfort, steadiness, and solace to your space. Poetically put by the team at Sherwin-Williams: “A world of mystery and quiet fascination awaits. Deeply saturated dark tones are gathering momentum […]

The first volume of Sherwin-Wiliams’s 2024 color report has been released, and it offers beautiful color stories for trending hues. This month we’re sharing their take on blues and greens. “Containing the colors that define an entire decade, the blue and green group finds transitional harmony within […]

Cool-toned grays have been the go-to neutral since the 2010s got underway, replacing the previous yellow-based whites of the ‘80s and ‘90s. This past year we really started to see the shift from grays to their warmer neutral counterpart, beiges. As we head toward 2024, designers […]

As we enter the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can look ahead to the turn of the new year, knowing it is a great time to relax and reset. Ringing true to that tone, Sherwin-Williams has announced that the 2024 Color of the […]

Sometimes a room or space in your home isn’t exactly what you want it to be. The room could be too small, too narrow, have low ceilings, or more. Fortunately, painting is art and magic all in one, and can completely transform a space by leading your […]

With the change of seasons, weather, and the transition back to school, it’s the perfect time of year for a fall cleaning of your home. Some of the benefits of a fall cleaning include getting your home ready for the cooler months, especially with holiday gatherings around […]

Monopoly Main Line, PA Edition is available for purchase from Amazon here! This is the traditional Monopoly game where you’ll invest in houses and hotels to build your fortune, while watching out for taxes, jail, and bankruptcy along the way, centered around familiar Main Line sites such […]

Painting the interior and the exterior portions of the house is a vast project that requires a lot of preparation and challenges. Taking up this restoration work on your own is impossible. The best way to go about it is to hire a licensed, qualified Main […]

Traditional wood cabinets in natural tones have dominated the kitchen aesthetic for years, but recently you may have noticed that white cabinets took over as first as a trend, and then the new normal. While white is still very much “in”, we are seeing more colorful […]

Summer vacation means a few things: vacation from the school year, family vacations by the water, and, a great time of year to give the outdated paint colors in your home a vacation... permanently. We have several customers who sync up their vacation time with getting the […]

This month's edition of the newsletter is a special one, featuring Today Is A Good Day, a local charity started by Martha and Paul Sharkey. The mission of Today Is A Good Day is to provide personal and financial support for families who experience the Neonatal Intensive […]

As we return to sunshine and warmer weather, we also inevitably come back to tax season. If you fall into the category of those getting a refund this time of year, it is a great opportunity to consider investing it back into your home. Spring is a great […]

Spring has (almost!) sprung, and for many of us, the warmer weather signals that time of year to tackle deep cleaning within our homes. With that in mind, the Springtime season can be an optimal time of year to have your interior paint updated. A freshly painted […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Or Galentine’s Day, or just happy February 14th if that’s how you see it. Whether romance is in the air or not, our question is, are you in love with your home? If not, how can we help? We would love to make your home […]

Did you know that New Year’s resolutions are not a new concept? This tradition goes as far back as 2000 B.C., when a common resolution was the returning of borrowed farm equipment. This article by Almanac.com, How Did the Tradition of New Year's Resolutions Start?, outlines even […]

This weekend we'll set our clocks ahead an hour in anticipation of shedding the darkness of winter and welcoming spring! In preparation for Daylight Saving Time, here are a few fun facts about the origins of setting our clocks ahead: Englishman William Willet introduced the idea in 1905. […]

Over the last year, we've spent a great deal of time at home and maybe you've begun to notice areas that could use an update. So this Valentine's Day, show your home some love. Now is a great time to start planning a refresh for paint colors. […]

After a tough 2020, many are looking forward to 2021. We still don't know what type of year 2021 will be, but based on the color trends, we know what people are hoping for. Many of the colors evoke calm, comforting, and inviting surroundings with warm […]

The festive season is upon us once again. Even though this year has been far from normal, we are still able to enjoy a few things from the previous holidays. One of our favorite holiday activities is to check out the various holiday light displays. All around the […]

Working from home during the pandemic may be more of a challenge than some expected. Things like background noises–barking dogs or children playing–and figuring out how to adapt to a new virtual work environment can make your daily life more stressful. Don't let your workspace add […]

We're excited to share the winning images from our Facebook coloring contest! We received many great entries and it was hard to pick just one. Below are our two winning entries. Congrats to Kristina from Newtown Square and Aleena from Villanova! We hope you enjoy your […]

From cozy mountain homes to tranquil beach fronts, chic hotels to quaint Air BnB’s, vacation homes just feel different. A home away from home, they offer a simple, clutter-free space that gets you in the mindset for whatever climate or town you’re staying in. Whether you have […]