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06/17/2026

What color makes your home instantly feel calmer? 🎨☀️🏡

More homeowners are designing spaces around how they want their home to FEEL, not just how it looks.

And during busy summers filled with travel, guests, packed schedules, and nonstop activity, calming color palettes are becoming more important than ever.

Soft coastal blues.
Warm earth tones.
Gentle neutrals.
Colors that make spaces feel lighter, quieter, and more comfortable to actually live in.

And there’s real psychology behind that.

Color can influence how a space feels emotionally:
🌿 Softer greens can feel grounding
☁️ Light blues can feel open and breathable
🏡 Warm neutrals can create comfort and warmth

Sometimes the smallest color changes can completely shift the atmosphere of a room.

Because great design is not just about creating a beautiful home.
It’s about creating a home that helps you slow down and recharge.

👇 What color instantly makes a space feel peaceful to you?

Explore color inspiration and the psychology of color:
https://www.roddapaint.com/color-inspiration/introduction-to-color/

Have you noticed that a lot of exterior paint problems seem to start in the same spots every time? 🎨🏠Around the trim.Nea...
06/15/2026

Have you noticed that a lot of exterior paint problems seem to start in the same spots every time? 🎨🏠

Around the trim.
Near the doors.
On the edges, taking the most sun and weather exposure.

Those areas move more.
Heat up faster.
Collect more moisture.
And deal with constant expansion and contraction.

That’s why they’re usually the first places where peeling and cracking show up.

Products like Ultimate II Exterior Urethane are designed specifically for those demanding exterior conditions with:
✔ Strong adhesion
✔ Flexible long-term durability
✔ Moisture resistance
✔ Outstanding weather protection

Because the hardest-working areas of a home need coatings designed to handle more stress long term.

Learn more:
https://www.roddapaint.com/product/exterior-paint/ultimate-ii/

Some color palettes instantly feel like summer. ☀️🌊Soft fog rolling in off the coast.Weathered driftwood.Warm sand under...
06/14/2026

Some color palettes instantly feel like summer. ☀️🌊

Soft fog rolling in off the coast.
Weathered driftwood.
Warm sand under late afternoon light.
Muted ocean blues that feel calm instead of overwhelming.

That’s the inspiration behind so many Summer 2026 color trends right now.

We’re seeing homeowners gravitate toward:
🌊 Foggy coastal blues
🪵 Driftwood-inspired neutrals
☀️ Sun-washed sandy tones
🌿 Relaxed nature-inspired palettes

Featured shades include:
🎨 Day Spa (0634)
🎨 Golden Summer (0305)
🎨 Andes Sky (0680)

These colors work beautifully for:
✔ Light-filled interiors
✔ Relaxed bedrooms & living spaces
✔ Exterior accents
✔ Coastal-inspired kitchens
✔ Homes that feel calm, airy, and welcoming

The best part is these palettes feel timeless instead of overly trendy. They bring softness and warmth into a home without feeling heavy.

What color instantly takes you to your summer happy place?!

Get inspired: https://www.roddapaint.com/color-inspiration/

06/13/2026

Outdoor living spaces continue evolving from seasonal add-ons into fully designed extensions of the home.

Patios, pergolas, outdoor dining areas, and seating spaces are increasingly being approached with the same design intentionality traditionally reserved for interiors.

Color selection plays a significant role in shaping those environments.

Soft cooler tones can help outdoor areas feel calmer and more refreshing, while warmer accent colors introduce energy, warmth, and visual connection across outdoor living spaces.

Featured Summer 2026 shades include:
🎨 Day Spa (0634)
🎨 L***y Orange (1072)
🎨 Gold Tangiers (0304)

We’re also seeing increased interest in smaller outdoor refresh projects that create meaningful visual impact, including:
✔ Painted planters
✔ Outdoor furniture updates
✔ Pergola accents
✔ Front doors and shutters
✔ Coordinated exterior palettes

These projects help create outdoor spaces that feel more welcoming, connected, and reflective of how homeowners actually use their homes throughout the summer season.

Explore exterior inspiration and project ideas:
https://www.roddapaint.com/how-to/

Homes are starting to feel warmer, softer, and more connected to natural materials again. 🪵🏡And one of the biggest desig...
06/10/2026

Homes are starting to feel warmer, softer, and more connected to natural materials again. 🪵🏡

And one of the biggest design shifts happening right now is not just about paint color alone.
It’s about how color works WITH texture.

We’re seeing more homeowners pair paint with:
✔ Cedar accents
✔ Natural oak finishes
✔ Stone textures
✔ Concrete surfaces
✔ Layered organic materials

The result is spaces that feel grounded, calm, and much more lived in.

Collections like the Cascadia Color Collection work beautifully with natural textures because the colors are designed to complement wood grains, stone tones, earthy materials, and soft natural light rather than compete with them.

A warm neutral wall next to natural oak.
A soft mineral blue paired with concrete textures.
Earthy greens working alongside cedar accents.

Those combinations create depth and warmth that make a home feel timeless instead of overly trendy.

Explore the Cascadia Color Collection:
https://www.roddapaint.com/color-inspiration/cascadia-color-collection/

There’s something timeless about natural wood outdoors. 🪵☀️A well-built deck.Fresh cedar siding.A fence that frames the ...
06/08/2026

There’s something timeless about natural wood outdoors. 🪵☀️

A well-built deck.
Fresh cedar siding.
A fence that frames the yard perfectly.
Outdoor spaces that feel warmer and more inviting because of the texture and character real wood brings.

But exterior wood is subject to a lot of wear and tear year after year.

Sun exposure, moisture, dirt, changing temperatures, and everyday wear slowly break surfaces down over time if they are left unprotected.

That’s why regular staining and maintenance matter so much for:
✔ Decks
✔ Fences
✔ Cedar siding
✔ Pergolas
✔ Outdoor structures

Products like SharkSkin Exterior Premium Stains help protect exterior wood while enhancing the natural beauty of the grain instead of covering it up.

Because great wood surfaces are not supposed to look artificial.
They’re supposed to look natural, lived in, and beautifully maintained.

Explore stain products and inspiration:
https://www.roddapaint.com/products/stains/

06/07/2026

Is summer really the best time to paint your home? ☀️🏡

Honestly… yes and no. 😅

Summer is one of the best exterior painting seasons, but timing matters way more than most homeowners realize.

There’s actually a pretty ideal window that happens between:
🌧 Spring moisture
🔥 Late-summer extreme heat

That sweet spot usually brings:
✔ Better surface dryness
✔ More stable temperatures
✔ Improved paint adhesion
✔ More consistent curing conditions

But here’s where people get into trouble:
Painting during peak afternoon heat can create problems like:
⚠ Paint drying too fast
⚠ Lap marks and uneven finish
⚠ Poor adhesion
⚠ Premature wear over time

And surfaces exposed to direct sunlight can get MUCH hotter than the outdoor air temperature itself.

That’s why professional painters often plan projects carefully around:
☀ Morning vs afternoon sun
🌡 Surface temperature
💧 Moisture levels
🌲 Pacific Northwest weather shifts

The good news?
When timing, prep, and products all work together, summer can absolutely be one of the best opportunities to refresh and protect your home exterior before fall weather returns.

More exterior painting tips & tricks:
https://www.roddapaint.com/how-to/painting/exterior-guide/

06/03/2026

This summer’s color trends feel a little different… and honestly, people are responding to that. ☀️🌿

Homeowners are moving away from spaces that feel cold, overly formal, or designed just for photos.

Instead, they want homes that feel:
Calm.
Warm.
Lived in.
Connected to nature.
Comfortable enough to actually enjoy every day.

That’s why Summer 2026 palettes are leaning into softer coastal blues, sun-washed earth tones, warm peaches, and relaxed coral shades that instantly make a space feel brighter and more welcoming.

Some of our favorite shades right now:
🎨 Day Spa (0634)
🎨 Andes Sky (0680)
🎨 Sunstone (CA223)
🎨 Coral Springs (H0075)
🎨 Golden Summer (0305)

The really interesting part is how these colors work together between indoor and outdoor spaces.

A soft blue kitchen connecting naturally to an outdoor patio
Warm peach and coral accents bringing energy without overwhelming a room
Earthy neutrals blending beautifully with landscaping, cedar textures, and natural light

People are designing homes less like separate rooms now…
And more like one connected experience.

And honestly? That shift feels really refreshing.

Get Inspired: https://www.roddapaint.com/color-inspiration/

Your porch is no longer just the place people walk through on the way inside.It has officially become part of the home’s...
06/01/2026

Your porch is no longer just the place people walk through on the way inside.
It has officially become part of the home’s personality. ☀️🏡

One of the biggest curb appeal trends we’re seeing this summer is homeowners treating porches, patios, and entry spaces like intentional outdoor living areas instead of overlooked transition zones.

And honestly? A refreshed porch floor can completely change how a home feels.

Muted, nature-inspired porch and floor colors are especially trending because they:
✔ Pair beautifully with landscaping and natural wood tones
✔ Help outdoor spaces feel calm, elevated, and welcoming
✔ Hide everyday dirt and wear better than overly bright finishes
✔ Work beautifully with modern, coastal, farmhouse, and Nature-inspired homes

Some of our favorite shades from the Cascadia Expressions palette right now:
🎨 Whiskey Jack EX246
🎨 Hedgehog EX265
🎨 Haze Grey EX220
🎨 Long Beach EX252

These soft neutrals complement everything from cedar accents and stonework to outdoor furniture and summer container gardens.

And beyond style, choosing high-quality porch and floor coatings matters. Summer sun, rain, dirt, foot traffic, and changing weather conditions can all take a toll on outdoor surfaces over time.

Because the best curb appeal upgrades are the ones that look beautiful AND hold up to real life.

Explore Porch & Floor Color Inspiration:
https://www.roddapaint.com/color-inspiration/special-color-palettes/porch-floor-colors/

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