Color is one of the most vital elements in home design. It is deeply personal and can make or break how you feel about the design of your space. Color is significantly underrated when people think about the design and aesthetic of their home. That said, the endless number of...
The exterior of your home is like the cover of a book – it’s the first thing that people see and is in plain sight for judgment – good or bad. The saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be honest, we all do. Here at...
Painting your home, whether interior or exterior, is typically a sizable undertaking, both financially and logistically, and involves a multitude of considerations that are best addressed before hiring a painting company, be it a Chuck-in-a-truck outfit or a larger firm that fields multiple crews. This not only satisfies your worries...
Here at Catchlight, we pride ourselves on the abundance of care that goes into painting your home. Our talented team goes above and beyond to ensure we work in a clean, safe, and productive environment, paying the utmost respect to our surroundings. We are extremely grateful to our clients who...
Paint is a major part of a kitchen design. From cabinets to walls, there are endless color options, and picking the right ones can quickly become overwhelming. Here at Catchlight, we’re here to help you find the perfect color to complement your style and space. FOR CABINETS There are standards...
Every year, paint enthusiasts are treated with a slew of brands releasing their “Color of the Year.” Not only does this help us with inspiration on recommendations, but it also helps guide homeowners on current and upcoming color trends. Exploring the ‘Color of the Year’ options can be daunting, especially...
Plaster veneer over blueboard is still commonly used in higher-end new residential construction these days, but in Greater Boston, there’s a high likelihood you’ll find plaster walls or ornamentation in many older homes; in fact more than 50% of Boston’s housing stock feature original lathe and plaster walls and ceiling....
For anyone who has undergone restoration work on their home, you’ll know that it’s seldom a “quick fix” situation; this is especially true of historic homes. Hiring a contractor for kitchen painting can quickly become much more involved than originally anticipated. Yes, it’s highly likely for a job to be...
New England winter, love or hate them, they’re a part of life if you live in Greater Boston. Sometimes, they’re unexpectedly gentle, and other times, they’re weekly blizzards, time perfectly with the Monday commute (2015, anyone?) It’s a flip of a coin in our lovely city, and unless you and...
To paint or not to paint? As interior painting contractors, we are often asked this question about various surfaces throughout the home. While we are all familiar with painted ceilings, trim, walls, and cabinetry, the processes of painting radiators or brick fireplaces are not as straightforward. Can you paint exposed...