09/17/2026
A 5,500 sq. ft. home in Southern Highlands taught me something I’ll never forget.
The colors were right. The house was beautiful. But something still felt… off.
It wasn’t the color. It was the sheen.
They’d used semi-gloss on the exterior, and it completely changed how the home looked.
My rule of thumb: exterior surfaces should typically stay matte or eggshell. Save the higher sheen for areas that actually get touched and need the durability. 🎨
Sometimes it’s not the color that’s wrong—it’s the finish.