Welcome back to routine (and calmer rooms). As schedules settle and evenings move indoors, small paint decisions make daily life easier: fewer scuffs, less glare, and spaces that help everyone focus (and relax🍁).
With the autumn equinox on Sept 22—and yes, the 21st is on our playlist—it’s the perfect moment to tune up the rooms you’ll use most.
📚 Back-to-school, back-to-you
Key color choices for the season:
- Focus + calm (study/work nooks): Quietude (Sherwin-Williams). Soft sage with blue undertones.
- Cozy + inviting (relax rooms): Mocha Mousse (Pantone). Warm, velvety brown.
- Timeless neutrals (whole-home): Grounded, Sealskin, Mexican Sand (Sherwin-Williams), and warm mushroom/greige families.
- Energy + personality: Dragon Fruit and Euphoric Lilac (Sherwin-Williams) and warm mushroom/greige families.
- Soft elegance (bedrooms/quiet corners): Tissue Pink and Sea Salt (Benjamin Moore).
Looking for that perfect shade? Let’s find the colors that’ll make your home feel like you.
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Quick exterior check: protect before the first chill
While you’re dialing in study corners inside, give the outside 30 minutes of love too. A quick check now keeps your paint protected when temperatures dip.
- Check caulking – Seal gaps around windows, doors, and trim to block drafts and moisture.
- Clear gutters & downspouts – Prevent water from spilling onto siding or foundation.
- Clean siding & surfaces – Wash away dirt and mildew so caulk and paint last longer.
- Repair damage – Patch cracks and holes to stop leaks and rot.
- Seal exposed wood – Protect bare wood from swelling, peeling, or rotting.
- Protect decks & fences – Apply stain or sealer before freezing temps.
- Paint before it’s too cold – A fresh coat protects siding and trim from Kansas’ harsh freeze–thaw cycles.
Need an extra hand?
We’ll walk the checklist with you, handle cleaning/repairs/priming, and map a simple plan that fits your schedule.
Looking for financing?
Our partnership with Hearth can help you get started today.
👤💬 Client Spotlight
Jaima & Tad updated their exterior while preserving the original brick and stone.
We handled repairs (siding, door jambs, re-caulking), added rough-cut cedar for warmth, and finished with multiple coats for durability. All smart moves as cooler weather approaches.
“We had multiple people stop and say, ‘Hey, they’re doing a great job. You know, they’re putting multiple coats on. It looks good. It’s gonna last ten years.”—Tad
Got questions or comments about our work? Reach out to us directly through our website!
Koehn in the News:
We’re proud to be featured in M&D Real Estate’s latest article, where they highlight how painting your home can add over $4,000 in value.
Thanks to M&D Real Estate for spotlighting what we do best!
📅 🍂 What’s happening in Wichita: September picks
Give your home a breather between projects with these quick outings:
🌛 First Friday Gallery Crawl (Fri, Sep 5) — monthly downtown art night; venues across the core. 📍Downtown Wichita
🐊 Zoobilee (Sat, Sep 6, 6pm–Midnight) — the zoo’s premier fundraiser with food, drinks, and live music. 📍Sedgwick County Zoo.
🎨 Autumn & Art @ Bradley Fair (Sep 12–14) — free alfresco fine art fair with 80+ artists. 📍Bradley Fair Parkway.
🚶Open Streets ICT – Douglas (Sun, Sep 28) — Douglas Avenue goes car-free for music, food, and family fun. 📍Douglas Ave.
Ready for a September reset?
We’ll help dial in focus-first colors for study corners and run a quick pre-chill exterior check, so your home feels calm inside and protected outside.
🍁 Wishing you a cozy, colorful start to fall,
The Koehn Painting TeamP.S. Show us your updates! Fresh study nook, crisp trim, or exterior touch-ups. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram—we’d love to see your seasonal transformations.
