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.
Who do you call when you need help with your curb appeal? An interior designer? A landscape architect? Nope…you call us…exterior design experts. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to update the exterior and get max curb appeal for your biggest investment. An exterior home designer can save you thousands by helping you select ...
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Choosing exterior paint can be extremely difficult…especially since the streetscape can be affected by one poorly painted house. This can be daunting as you know your neighbors are watching and hoping you have good taste. Choosing colors that are boring, and your house may seem flat and featureless. But if you go too bold with ...
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