From the desk of DeHaan Painting – December 2025
December is a season of reflection, planning, and getting ready for the year ahead. While many homeowners are thinking about holiday gatherings and wrapping up 2025, it’s also the perfect time to think about your next painting project. At DeHaan Painting, we’ve learned that the most successful projects aren’t just about applying the paint — they’re about thoughtful planning and prep (just like the actual work).
Here’s why starting early makes all the difference.
Preventing Rework: The Order of Operations Matters
One of the most common reasons projects cost more than expected is because things are done out of order. For example, cabinets should be installed and painted before walls are finished. If walls are done first, and cabinetry is added later, it almost always means touchups, patching, or repainting sections that were already completed.
Early planning lets us coordinate with other trades and ensure your project flows logically, so you don’t pay twice for the same work.
Budget Smarter for the Year Ahead
Every home project is an investment. By planning in advance, you’re able to spread costs more predictably and avoid surprise expenses. Winter and Summer are an excellent time for smaller interior projects when the calendar is not filled, while larger exterior projects are best scheduled when conditions are ideal in the Spring and Fall.
This helps you create a realistic budget with foresight, rather than scrambling last minute to fit in a big project when schedules (and pricing) are tight.
Budget Smarter for the Year Ahead
Every home project is an investment. By planning in advance, you’re able to spread costs more predictably and avoid surprise expenses. Winter and Summer are an excellent time for smaller interior projects when the calendar is not filled, while larger exterior projects are best scheduled when conditions are ideal in the Spring and Fall.
This helps you create a realistic budget with foresight, rather than scrambling last minute to fit in a big project when schedules (and pricing) are tight.
Color Confidence: Choose Right the First Time
Color selection is one of the most exciting — and intimidating — parts of the process. Picking the wrong color without a professional consultation often leads to disappointment or costly repaints.
Our team works closely with designers that provide expert color consultations to help you choose colors that align with your lighting, finishes, and overall design vision. Getting this step right at the start avoids the dreaded “second guessing” stage and ensures your finished space feels intentional.
The Winter Advantage: Interiors Shine in the Cold Months
Did you know winter is actually the best time for interior painting? Drier, cooler air allows paints to cure beautifully, and since exterior work slows down, our schedule often has room for smaller interior transformations.
Whether it’s refreshing walls, refinishing cabinetry, or updating trim before spring, winter interiors are smart, efficient, and budget-friendly.
The Winter Advantage: Interiors Shine in the Cold Months
Did you know winter is actually the best time for interior painting? Drier, cooler air allows paints to cure beautifully, and since exterior work slows down, our schedule often has room for smaller interior transformations.
Whether it’s refreshing walls, refinishing cabinetry, or updating trim before spring, winter interiors are smart, efficient, and budget-friendly.
Exteriors Fill Quickly: Don’t Wait Until Spring
Every year, our exterior schedule fills up rapidly in the spring and fall. Specialty projects like limewash, venetian glaze, german schmear, and high-end exterior finishes are in especially high demand. Planning early gives you the first choice of scheduling, ensuring your project is completed in the right weather window.
Waiting until the first warm week of spring often means you’re pushed back on the calendar to the end of that season.
Touchups Before the Holidays
If you’re hosting gatherings or family celebrations, the fall & winter seasons are perfect for touchups and smaller updates. Freshly painted trim, doors, or accent walls make a big difference in how polished your home feels when guests walk in. Tackling these before December helps your home look its best for the holidays.
Bottom Line: Early Planning = Better Results
The truth is, painting isn’t just about applying color. It’s about timing, preparation, coordination, and design. By starting the conversation early, you ensure:
- No costly rework from projects done in the wrong order
- Smarter budgeting across seasons
- The right colors, chosen with confidence
- Interiors scheduled efficiently in winter
- Priority placement for spring and fall exteriors
- A polished home when it matters most
Let’s make 2026 your most beautiful year yet.
At DeHaan Painting, we don’t just paint — we partner with you to plan, design, and deliver finishes that last. If you’re considering a project in 2026, now is the time to start the conversation. Together, we’ll map out the steps, schedule your work in the right season, and make sure the final result is everything you imagined.
— The DeHaan Painting Team
Helping Thousands of Families in Plaza Midwood, Noda, Chantilly, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, South Park, Barclay Downs and Surrounding Areas.
DeHaan Painting
“Charlotte’s Premier Painter”
Dock, Deck, Fence Staining – Interior House Painting – Exterior House Painting – Kitchen Cabinet Painting – Limewash Applications – Commercial Painting – Christmas Light Installer
Phone: (980) 224-3191
Email: info@dehaanpaints.com
