by Nigel Costolloe | Dec 10, 2025 | Interior Painting, Kitchens
Some homeowners know exactly what they want when it comes to color. Others? They know they’re tired of white/beige, or whatever shade they’ve been living with for the past decade(s). But, they’re not quite sure what comes next! This is where many people get stuck:...
by Nigel Costolloe | Nov 27, 2025 | Interior Painting
Trim rarely gets the spotlight. It doesn’t command a room the way a bold wall color does, nor does it compete with a statement light fixture. Yet in nearly every home in Greater Boston, from 19th-century Victorians to post-war Colonials, trim quietly frames the entire...
by Nigel Costolloe | Nov 2, 2025 | Newton
Walk through Newton long enough, and you’re guaranteed to spot one: A grand old Tudor with a steeply pitched gable, a tall chimney, and decorative timber. Tudor-style homes are some of Newton and neighboring Brookline’s most recognizable properties. Regarding exterior...
by Sue O’Connell | Oct 31, 2025 | Colors
Guest Blog by Sue O’Connell, Architectural Color Consulting I often hear from clients that they fell in love with a color after seeing it in a friend’s home, at a favorite restaurant, or in another public space – only to be completely baffled when that same...
by Nigel Costolloe | Oct 30, 2025 | handyman services, Winter
When the temperatures start to drop in Greater Boston, homes begin to reveal their weak spots. A little draft here, a stubborn door there, and all of a sudden, small issues that seem harmless in a warm October can become migraines by January. That’s where Catchlight’s...
by Nigel Costolloe | Oct 20, 2025 | Interior Painting, Winter
If you’ve ever stood in your living room on a quiet January afternoon and thought, “This wall could really use a change, I need something different,” you’re not alone. Winter inspires plenty of indoor home projects, and painting is one of the most effective ways to...
