Posts by Palette Pro Painting & Renovation

Two-level natural wood deck with cable railings, wide steps and an Adirondack chair behind a gray house

2 months ago

Deck Staining and Pressure Washing in Rye and Mamaroneck: End-of-Summer Prep

Your deck has been through a full summer. Sun, foot traffic, humidity, and salt air off the Sound all leave a mark. Gray boards. Mildew staining. Worn finish by the back door. A railing that gives a little when you lean on it. Late summer is the right time to deal with all of it. Push the job to spring…

Living room with a curved gray sofa, a black grand piano, large black and white artwork and a floor lamp

3 months ago

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Interior Painting in New Rochelle, NY: From Echo Bay Colonials to Downtown Condos

New Rochelle is one of the largest cities in Westchester County. It also holds one of the widest mixes of homes in the area. Wykagyl and Beechmont have stately Colonials and Tudor Revivals. The North End has post-war ranchers and split-levels. Downtown and Echo Bay have condos and co-ops. That range covers almost a century of building styles and price…

3 months ago

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet Refinishing in Scarsdale, NY: Kitchen Refresh Without a Full Renovation

Scarsdale kitchens tend to be well-designed spaces in well-built homes. The issue is rarely the layout or the bones, it is the cabinets. Dark oak stain from the 1990s, dated cherry finish, or white paint that has yellowed and chipped over years of use: these are the complaints we hear most often from Scarsdale homeowners who want a kitchen that…

Large cedar shingle house with navy shutters, white trim and a white columned front portico by a gravel drive

3 months ago

Exterior Painting

Exterior Painting in Mamaroneck, NY: Waterfront Homes, Salt Air, and Lasting Finishes

Mamaroneck sits at the edge of Long Island Sound, and that geography shapes everything about how exterior painting works here. The salt air off the Sound, the summer humidity, the freeze-thaw cycles of a Westchester winter, and the spray exposure on homes close to the harbor all create conditions that ordinary exterior paint, and ordinary prep work, cannot withstand for…

Sitting area with two cream armchairs, three framed black and white prints on a greige wall and a glass coffee table

3 months ago

Home Renovation, Interior Painting

Interior Painting in Bronxville, NY: Updating Pre-War Apartments and Tudor Estates

Bronxville is one of the most architecturally distinctive villages in Westchester County. Its half-mile square of Tudor Revival cottages, pre-war apartment buildings, and stately Colonial estates sits within a tight community where property values and design expectations run high. If you own or rent in Bronxville, you already know that the bar for craftsmanship here is different from neighboring towns.…

Open living and dining room with white walls and trim, large windows facing the water and lantern pendant lights

4 months ago

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Interior Painting in Darien: Color and Precision for Coastal Connecticut Living

Understanding Darien Homes and Their Painting Needs Darien’s housing stock is diverse. Stately Colonials and traditional Georgians line Tokeneke Road and Nearwater Lane (many waterfront or water-view properties). Center-hall Colonials dominate Noroton Heights with their characteristic formality. Renovated Capes and ranches cluster near downtown and in surrounding neighborhoods. Newer luxury construction fills available pockets throughout town. The common thread: most…

Dining room with gray-blue walls, white trim, arched doorways, a crystal chandelier and a dark wood table

4 months ago

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Interior Painting in New Canaan: Respecting Modern Architecture and Historic Homes

The Mid-Century Modern Challenge New Canaan is home to some of the most significant mid-century modern architecture on the East Coast. That’s a double-edged compliment. These homes are beautiful. They’re also demanding to paint correctly. Mid-century modern homes in New Canaan typically feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open floor plans with minimal walls, and interior finishes that prioritize material honesty. Paint a…

White kitchen with a gray island, marble-look top, bar stools, pendant lights and glass doors to a patio

4 months ago

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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels in Chappaqua: Blending Modern Comfort with Colonial Character

Chappaqua Kitchens: From Closed-Off to Open Walk through most Chappaqua homes built before 1990, and you’ll find the same layout: a small, galley-style kitchen tucked behind a wall, separate from the dining room and living spaces. It worked when homeowners spent less time cooking at home. Today, it doesn’t. Chappaqua kitchens are among the most frequently remodeled spaces in town,…

Living room with beige walls, white trim, a wide cased opening, a cream sofa with blue pillows and wood floors

4 months ago

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Interior Painting in Mount Vernon, NY: Refreshing Your Home with Professional Quality

,,,,,,,,,,ount Vernon’s Neighborhoods and Housing Stock Mount Vernon isn’t a one-style city. Fleetwood, in the northwest, features Victorian and Queen Anne homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. These houses have architectural character-bay windows, varied siding, original woodwork. They demand respect for interior updates. Chester Heights, to the south, shows a mix of Victorian and 1920s homes with solid…

Dining room with a white coffered ceiling, gray walls, white wainscoting, a lantern chandelier and a set table

5 months ago

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Interior Painting in Scarsdale, NY: Updating Timeless Homes with Modern Finishes

Understanding Scarsdale’s Architectural Character Walking through Scarsdale’s neighborhoods, you discover an architectural story. Fox Meadow and Heathcote roads line themselves with graceful Tudors, complete with leaded glass, heavy timber trim, and the kind of woodwork that demands careful paint consideration. Greenacres and the village center showcase proper Colonials, with formal rooms, decorative millwork, and proportions that feel substantial. The Quaker…