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.
There’s something so inherently cool and sexy about Midcentury Modern architecture. They feel effortless in their quest for allowing nature and light to fill their spaces. A kind of “I woke up like this” attitude… only they really did. The architecture boasts clean, simple lines and strategically placed windows that allow the natural elements to ...
Choosing a paint color can feel as epic as picking a spouse. It’s like this HUGE, literally huge, decision that stays with you for more than a decade. A decision that makes its presence known to all who drive by. “Why the hell would Melinda have gone with that taupe? I mean I see pink ...
While painting the exterior packs a punch in the curb appeal game, it’s the little things that can add up to big style and make or break the exterior of your home. Things like planters, house numbers, door knockers, and even doormats can score big points and add up to a massive curb appeal win ...
House love…the space you inhabit and lay your sleepy head at night should feel like a refuge and comfort you after a long day. Of course, as you pull up, it’s hard not to notice the weeds are overtaking the flower beds and the sidelights on the door are from 1989. Not to mention the ...
Everyone waits till Spring to update, renovate, and paint and I’m here to tell you…you are missing a serious home exterior updates opportunity. It’s like walking into the Apple Store at Christmas and expecting to get all your questions answered….you won’t. First, timing is everything when it comes to your house. And while we wouldn’t ...
Trends in home design come and go…especially when it comes to color. About every ten years, we will see certain styles and design elements emerge and then fade away. These elements and color are what enable people to date a house when they are just driving around. In some ways, it’s like carbon dating for ...
A good front porch can change your life…yep…I said it…a porch can change the trajectory of your life. Period. My parents live on an island…remote by most people’s standards. They take a boat to go almost everywhere and they have been retired as long as I can remember. When they committed to island life full ...
Outdoor lighting can be magical when correctly chosen and installed. In our quest for curb appeal, we want to show your house in the best possible LIGHT! Here are a few of the key reasons we use lighting on a property: Security: A well lit house is far less likely to be targeted. Increase Property ...
Differences Between Shutters Recently, a friend of mine asked me about shutters on her 1950s ranch (great location with a lot of renovation going on). The house has two large windows to the left of the front door and two separate single windows to the right of the door. Clearly, the shutters were fake and ...
