06/02/2026
Sage green is officially in the rearview. π¨
Full exterior transformation on this Cary, IL ranch β we took it from dated sage green with maroon shutters to a rich, modern charcoal gray that completely changes the home's presence. The house always had great bones; the homeowners just wanted a current look without replacing any siding or touching the original brick. So we let color and clean detailing do the work.
Here's what pulled it all together:
β’ Deep charcoal gray β Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal β across all the lap siding and gables
β’ Crisp white trim, fascia, soffits, and gutter line for contrast
β’ Warm cedar-stained board-and-batten shutters
β’ A statement tan front door to echo the natural wood tones
β’ Original brick foundation left in place to ground the palette
β’ Fresh black mulch in the beds to finish the whole look off
Same house, completely different feel. No new siding β just thorough prep, masking, and protection of the brick, windows, and landscaping, then the right product and the right color applied properly. That's the difference between a paint job and a real exterior transformation.
The result speaks for itself β years of curb appeal from a few days of focused work.
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