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See Your Home’s Potential in a Visual Exterior Design
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Exterior paint
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Some big renovations just provide a partial ROI; Kitchen remodels only average 80% ROI. On the other hand, exterior paint provides a more appealing return on investment of 141%.
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Renovation Expert Bob Vila states that the first impression, which is the EXTERIOR of your home, ADDS 20% to your home’s value.
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Mission
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Our mission is simple... brick&batten exists to empower clients to make informed decisions regarding their home’s exterior and create lasting value.
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As the leaders in exterior design, we’ve helped thousands of clients make their dream home design a reality. We’ve created a simple and effective virtual exterior home design process for homeowners, businesses, and professionals that’s simple for our clients. Plus, we only recommend products that we know and trust, from the highest quality vendors.
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No one likes to go it alone, especially when it involves exterior cosmetic decisions that affect the value and feel of your home. Our exterior home designers are here to provide peace of mind.
Exterior Home Design Tips: Know Before You Paint
We strongly encourage our brick&batten clients to test several swatches of color prior to painting their whole home. Inspect the sample in the morning, mid-day, and afternoon.
The color of exterior paint is altered by surroundings, roof color, sun exposure, amount of shade, time of day, and weather. Also, in some instances, brick will soak up the pigment in the paint, resulting in a lighter appearance on the house…another reason to paint a section of the actual bricks with your samples.
Finally, although computer screens are a good representation of color, every screen showcases color differently. It’s essential to visualize your paint live prior to making a final commitment.
Exterior Home Design Tips: Measuring Shutters
Always take two measurements. As each window is not created equal, the measurements you take at the top of the window will vary slightly from the one taken along the bottom. Measure the opening along the top of the window, then measure along the bottom.
- The height of one side of the window will probably be different from the other as well, so take a right-side measurement and a left-side measurement to ensure complete accuracy.
- Note the window frame width, as well as the wall’s texture. Is it covered with brick, stone or siding?
- Keep in mind, that unless your shutters will be used functionally, the slight measurement variations (1/4” or less), commonly found in historic homes, are not a major concern.
- Email info@brickandbatten if you have concerns or need more assistance.
Exterior Home Design Tips: Measuring for a Window Box
Window boxes can be an incredible addition to the front of your house…adding depth, beauty, and style. However, when they don’t fit the window, they can have the opposite effect. When measuring for your new window box…follow these tips:
- Measure the width of your window. Most windows are around 3’ long, so generally boxes are made in 30″ and 36” widths. If your house has shutters or wide trim pieces, you may opt for the box to run under these architectural features or sit slightly inside.
- For a very long window, mount several smaller boxes or one large one. Custom sizes are available.
- Depth and Width: Window boxes that are 20-25% the height of the window feel adequately matched to the window scope.
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Painting this Pennsylvania home’s brick with a crisp white paint color created a nice contrast against the dark blue siding. We completed the look with carefully curated products we picked based on the client’s design goals, including a wood dutch entry door and the hanging light above it, a sliding door and black garage doors on the backside, and planters throughout.
Tap the link in our bio to start your exterior design project.
🚨Enter to win a free brick&batten design by submitting a video showing us why you could benefit from our services. One lucky winner will receive a free one-sided exterior design from brick&batten. Here’s how to enter to win:
1️⃣ Fill out the design giveaway entry form (link in bio)
2️⃣ Comment about why you could use brick&batten’s services.
A white paint color — Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl — brightens up the rear side of this Utah home and provides a beautiful backdrop for the impressive outdoor living spaces. New outdoor furniture, light fixtures, and landscaping also help transform this yard into an outdoor oasis.
Tap the link in our bio to start your exterior design project.
Planters can seriously spruce up your outdoor space and boost your home’s curb appeal. Here are some of our top tips for choosing the perfect outdoor planters for your home.
This Michigan home might sit on a lake, but the owner didn’t want it to exude a beachy aesthetic. Instead, she requested a design that fit her transitional style.
We recommended a new color palette — Sherwin Williams’ Box of Nails on the siding and Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl on the trim — plus a gorgeous new driveway and walkway, stone bases for the porch columns, and a new front and garage door.
What do you think of the new look?
This Texas client loves being outside and wanted our help transforming her backyard into a place she could spend lots of time. We designed a covered patio space that feels like an outdoor living room with all the cozy furniture and fireplace. On the right side of the yard, we added a pool and additional seating.
Ready to see what we can dream up for your outdoor living space? Tap the link in our bio to find out.
We offered this Illinois client two color palette options for their home exterior. Which do you prefer?
Option 1: Sherwin Williams’ Snowbound and Waterloo
Option 2: Sherwin Williams’ Toque White and Mountain Road
We provided this California client two gate options for their home exterior. Which one would you choose?
We offered this Wisconsin client two color palette options for their home exterior. Which one do you like best?
NEW ON THE BLOG: A Sherwin Williams paint color review, traditional house transformations, and the best outdoor side tables. Tap the link in our bio to get caught up.
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This North Carolina client wanted to infuse her home with a mid-century modern aesthetic. We recommended a darker color palette with warm wood and light stone accents. New windows, doors, and light fixtures also helped achieve the desired look.
Whatever design style you want to embrace, we can help you visualize it on your home exterior. Tap the link in our bio to get started.
Tell Your Neighbors! 📢 Enter to win a free brick&batten design by posting a video to your social media account showing everyone why you could benefit from brick&batten’s services. One lucky winner will receive a free one-sided exterior design from brick&batten. Here’s how to enter to win:
1️⃣ Post a 15-30 second video to your social media account and tag #brickandbatten.
2️⃣ Fill out the design giveaway entry form (link in bio)
3️⃣ Comment about why you could use brick&batten’s services.
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