Alli’s passion for home design began during childhood when she’d accompany her father to various fixer-upper properties he was working on. Years later, Alli received a degree in physical therapy from Indiana University, but her love of design and personal need brought her back to the home design industry.
Alli co-founded brick&batten in 2017 with her sister, Cassie, out of necessity. She was looking for a service like brick&batten for her own home, but one didn’t exist. Alli loves designing exteriors that inspire people. She’s also interested in real estate investment and enjoys creating exterior designs that will provide a great return on investment.
Alli lives in Atlanta with her partner, three children, and their dogs. She loves to travel and often finds herself looking at houses in the areas she visits for inspiration and ideas.
Let’s talk front doors. I know it sounds boring, but stay with me…exterior front doors are truly amazing and here’s why. Your front door is where your home opens its proverbial heart to the outside world. It’s the protective gatekeeper and a warm welcome… all wrapped into one big, heavy rectangle. What a job! While ...
Are you looking to do a home exterior makeover on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Did you know painting the exterior of your house can return 141% of your investment? Dead serious….you will MAKE money painting the exterior of your house. Oh yeah, and buying a new door pays for itself when ...
Everyone wants a beautiful home exterior. However, sometimes the budget will only allow for a few easy fixes. Oftentimes, painting an exterior is not in the budget and clients want to know what else can be done to add some interest without going into debt. Here are the top 3 places brick&batten would advise ...
I guess one blog on siding wasn’t enough for you guys, so I’m back into it again! This time, from another angle. Hardie Board siding is increasingly popular and for good reason. Some of those reasons include: Durability in the face of inclement weather conditions Wide range of color selections Wide range of textures ...
Okay…this may seem like a far reaching over reaction…but one of the best investments for your front porch is a swing. Stay with me. I grew up with a porch swing and while we laughed, carried on, and swung too high…we also cried, talked, and got to the bottom of a multitude of dilemmas right ...
Thinking about painting your home’s exterior this Fall? To exterior designers like brick&batten, Fall can be the best time to paint the exterior of your house. Late spring and summer are classic exterior painting months as precipitation is low and warm temperatures. But how late into Fall or possibly Winter can you take your outdoor ...
Our brick&batten designers have come up with our 2019, top 4 favorite exterior white and off-white paint colors. While there are a million whites, not all will work on every home. Style, sunlight, direction of the house and other fixed elements play a crucial role in the way we see and interpret color. However, here at ...
Porticos are everywhere…from the suburbs to the city, they can range from traditional to modern. If the last time you thought of a portico was…well, never, then it’s time to show some love to this worthy construction contender. The benefits of the portico are far reaching…so let’s get started with the top 4. Porticos Add ...
While beige is making a big comeback when it comes to home exteriors, gray is still highly requested. At brick&batten, we strive to create a timeless home exterior design that will still look great a decade from now. Typically, that requires a warm gray or greige (gray-beige) to accomplish the task. Painting is a big ...
