A Splash Of Class Painting & Design

08/05/2026

A high price tag doesn’t always mean you’re getting high-end work.

I’ve seen homeowners spend serious money on custom projects and still end up with mismatched stain, awkward proportions, visible seams, trim that feels too small for the space, and materials that don’t work together.

That usually happens when someone knows how to build, but doesn’t really understand design.

Good custom work takes more than cutting wood and installing cabinets. You have to understand scale, color, grain, proportion, and how every part of the room connects.

The stain should work with the flooring. The trim should fit the size of the room. The materials should feel intentional. The seams and transitions should disappear instead of becoming the first thing you notice.

When those details are missed, the homeowner can pay premium pricing and still end up with something that looks average.

That’s why we put so much thought into the design before we ever start building.

We’re not just looking at one cabinet or one wall. We’re thinking about how the ceiling, built-ins, shelving, countertops, paint colors, and furniture all work together.

Because custom work isn’t just about craftsmanship.

It’s about having the judgment to know what belongs in the space in the first place.

08/03/2026

Think replacing a “b**b light” is just about looks? Think again.

One of the quickest ways to make an entire home feel more custom has nothing to do with paint. It’s lighting.

Those builder grade dome fixtures earned the nickname “b**b lights” for a reason. They’re inexpensive, functional, and found in thousands of homes. But they’re also one of the biggest clues that a home hasn’t been updated.

Here’s what happens when you replace them:

✨ Your ceilings instantly feel taller.
✨ The room looks more expensive.
✨ Better light makes your paint colors look the way they were intended.
✨ Architectural details, trim work, and décor finally stand out.

And the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune.

Here are a few upgrades we recommend all the time:

• Slim modern flush mounts for bedrooms and hallways
• Semi flush fixtures to add depth without needing tall ceilings
• Pendant lights for foyers, kitchens, and breakfast nooks
• Recessed lighting for a clean, timeless look
• Statement chandeliers where you want to create a focal point

Lighting and paint work together. You can choose the perfect white, install beautiful trim, and buy great furniture, but if the lighting is wrong, the room will never reach its full potential.

At A Splash of Class, we don’t just paint homes. We help homeowners make design decisions that create spaces that feel intentional from floor to ceiling.

If you’re planning to update your home, don’t overlook what’s overhead.

Which one do you still have in your house… the infamous b**b light, or have you already upgraded? 👇

07/27/2026

Most people think high end design is about expensive materials. It isn’t just that.

This Waterbridge office was built around one principle. Every finish has to work together and stand out as original in the right way.

We color drenched the room in Sherwin Williams Caviar using Emerald Flat, creating a seamless, moody backdrop that lets the architectural details take center stage.

From there, we carried our signature “stacked batten” design from the walls onto the ceiling using maple and pine. We worked alongside the homeowner to create a custom stain that complemented the desk and flowed naturally with the existing flooring.

This is where design experience counts.
Anyone can say yes to a concept you give them.
Any handyman can nail wood to a wall.

We not only give you ideas and inspiration, but also solid direction of what not to do.

The wrong stain can completely undermine an otherwise beautiful project. You can have flawless joinery, perfectly smooth seams, and incredible craftsmanship, but if the undertones fight each other, the room will never feel right.

Imagine installing a honey oak ceiling over bleached oak floors. Every detail could be executed perfectly, and the finished space would still feel off.

That is the difference between painting and designing.

Every paint color, wood species, stain, sheen, and undertone has to work together as one complete composition.

That is what we love creating.

Would you ever color drench your home office in black?

We highly recommend it. And so does this Waterbridge homeowner! 😊

07/25/2026

Most people think they’re hiring us to paint.

They’re not.

They’re hiring us to make sure they don’t regret a decision they’ll have to live with every day.

The wrong paint color. The wrong wood accent. A fireplace or built-in that doesn’t fit the style of the home. These are expensive mistakes that can cost thousands to change later.

Before we ever pick up a brush, we help our clients choose colors, finishes, and design details that actually fit their home’s architecture, lighting, and overall aesthetic.

Our goal isn’t just to make your home look beautiful on day one.

It’s to make sure you still love it five years from now.

Design first. Paint second.

📞 If you’re planning a project, let’s talk before you commit to a design. 

07/21/2026

Just sayin…. 🥰 Another great relationship made in Bridgewater!

07/21/2026

We told you we sell the feeling. How does your splash design make you feel?

07/21/2026

Would you transform your home office if it looked like this?

We recently finished this project here in WaterTower, and it’s amazing what the right paint colors, wood ceiling details, and lighting can do for a space.

If you’ve been thinking about updating a room in your home, we’d be happy to stop by and share some ideas.

Send us a message or comment “OFFICE” or click the link below and we’ll set up a free design consultation.

https://splashofclasspainting.co/painting-project

07/20/2026

07/15/2026

Reviews like this are why we go so hard.

Greg told us straight at our first meeting, he was going to be picky. Past painters didn’t treat his home the way they should have. And this home was beautiful before we touched it.

We told him don’t worry. We’re pickier than our clients.

That’s not a sales line. That’s how we run every job.

Attention to detail. Communication. Cleanliness. Actually caring. The standard.

Greg and his family trusted us. Stepped outside their comfort zone with an above average budget and let us bring some unexpected design ideas. This means everything to us.

As we continue to grow in Waterbridge, it’s very important to us to set a higher standard. Same rule applies to every home we touch: hit that Greg & Robin high bar!

Thank you, Greg & Robin for the testimony! From the whole Splash Crew!

—— a few finished pictures in the comments