At Home Theory, paint is more than color—it’s structure, mood, and design. We bring a refined eye and meticulous execution to every project, creating spaces that feel cohesive, modern, and unmistakably yours.

Transform Your Space

Transform Your Space

ABOUT

Home Theory is a residential painting and repair service that is rooted in craftsmanship, care, and attention to detail that should never be overlooked. Michael Cormier is a design minded craftsman who understands houses inside and out. He renovated houses right out of college, and over the years, his work has covered full interior and exterior painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and finish work, giving him a practical understanding of how homes work and how they are an extension of ourselves.

Michael approaches painting and carpentry as a craft, not a surface-level service. Clean finishes depend on proper prep, solid repairs, and close attention to the details others often overlook. He treats every job as if it were for his own, like the home he fully gutted and renovated 20 years ago and has since maintained.

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Michael has also worked behind the scenes as a cameraman on nationally broadcast design and house-hunting television shows for HGTV over the years. This has taught him how light, color, and space shape the way a home looks—and more importantly, how it feels. And it sharpened his eye and reinforced how thoughtful choices can elevate a space without overwhelming it.

Home Theory reflects a simple philosophy: good work is careful, honest, and meant to last. Whether painting, repairing, or fine-tuning the details of a home, the goal is always the same, work done properly, with respect for the house and the people who live in it.

RECENT PROJECTS

Paint is craftsmanship. We handle interior and exterior painting, custom stencil designs, trim and detail work, and cabinet painting. From clean, modern finishes to subtle design details, we focus on precision, preparation, and thoughtful execution to elevate each space.

DMV interior / exterior painter
Northern Virginia interior / exterior painter
Interior view of a living room with blue walls, wooden floors, a mirror with a carved wooden frame, a console table, a decorative vase with flowers, and framed artwork. There is a balcony or opening to another room with dark-colored walls and a patterned rug.
Decorative wall with vintage cameras, statues, a clock, boxes, and various retro items on purple shelves.
Close-up of a bouquet of spiky, purple-tinted flowers with green leaves against a dark background.
A dining room with green walls, wooden floor, a wooden dining table with four black chairs, a gray rug, a fireplace with a wooden mantel, a large window with red curtains, decorative plants, framed artwork, and various decorative items on furniture and walls.
Decorative blue vase with yellow flowers and branches on a rustic wooden table, with a yellow vintage metal box nearby, against a gray wall with a mirror and framed artwork.
Artwork of a classic muscle car with shattered and abstract elements on a blue wall, with the text 'Charger' at the bottom.
Interior view of a staircase with white painted painted bottom, wooden handrail, and a brick wall background.
Mid-century modern wall clock with multicolored balls representing hours, mounted on a white wall next to exposed brick wall.
Interior with exposed red brick wall, small window with four panes, white frame, and a staircase with a blue wall and a wooden handrail.
A neatly made bed with white sheets and pillows against a teal wall, flanked by two white nightstands with lamps, and a mirror hanging above the bed.

Whatever you're painting, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

DECORATIVE STENCILING

WALL PREP & REPAIR

CARPENTRY

ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL

COLOR CONSULT

WELDING

IRON BARS & FENCES

MASONRY

Contact

Have a project in mind or a space that needs a fresh perspective? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to start a conversation about your home, your goals, and how Home Theory can help bring it all together. We don’t paint over problems, we fix them.

Call or email for a FREE ESTIMATE

Mike@HomeTheory.online
(202) 669-3366

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Home Theory is owner-operated, detail-driven, and rooted in the belief that careful work done thoughtfully and without shortcuts makes a lasting difference in how a home feels.