Playhouse Paint Refresh with the Best Navy Blue

The tale of how this playhouse came to be is a story for another day.  Today though, I'd like to share a quick little before and after.

The teeny tiny little kid house has lived in the yards of not one, nor two, but three different big people houses.  This last spot seems to suit quit well, so the time felt right for an exterior paint refresh.

The old colors were Aged Cobblestone (from the historic Charleston collection) on the siding, Duron Aunt Betty's China (available at Sherwin Williams)  on the trim, and a random can of Shrek-like green we had leftover from another project on the door.  I don't know what we were thinking with that green in the first place, but with the natural green woods in the background, the color began to irk me more and more every day. 

We started with a good pressure wash, removed the front door, and got at it.  We were able to paint the entire exterior in just a few hours.

Inspired by all the water around Charleston, we chose Benjamin Moore Hale Navy for the siding.  I adore this color.  I love how it pops against the SW Snowbound white trim and the green of the trees in the background.  If you aren't familiar with this color, it's a deep navy blue with just a hint of grey.  The front door is SW Tame Teal - light and fresh.

You can find the darling wood-handled rake (along with a shovel & hoe) here.

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