Britteny has worked as a professional writer and editor for more than a decade. She launched her career as a features writer in New York City, covering fashion, food & beverage, and hospitality. She has contributed to a wide range of publications, including International Business Times, Glam, Thirsty Mag, and Cardinal & Pine and has worked with famous faces such as Kate Upton and Nigel Barker throughout her career. Britteny has been covering the exterior home design industry as a writer for brick&batten for almost two years.
Britteny splits her time between New York City, her home state of Michigan, and Caye Caulker, a small island off the coast of Belize in Central America. When she’s not writing or editing, Britteny can be found at the beach or in the kitchen testing out vegan recipes.
Cindy C. and her husband had been wanting to update their North Carolina home’s exterior for years but struggled to picture what they wanted and take the steps necessary to bring a new look to life. I [was] so nervous to make changes because I cannot visualize things. I cannot visualize colors. So my husband ...
Here at brick&batten, we typically work with homeowners looking for help visualizing changes to their house’s exterior. But we also work with trade professionals, such as interior designers, who need assistance showing their clients what the outside of their dream home can look like. That was exactly the case with Meg F., head of design ...
Your home is an investment, and any damage to it — interior or exterior — can wreak havoc on your stress levels and bank account. Woodpecker damage to a house can be a particularly frustrating problem for homeowners because, if not addressed, it can get progressively worse. The good news is there are several ways ...
When Nancy T. bought her Georgia home in September 2022, she knew she wanted to refresh its exterior but wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. She liked the idea of painted brick but didn’t know what other design updates to implement. After finding brick&batten online, Nancy enlisted us to help. I have not one iota ...
From dark grays that border on black to lighter hues, the breadth of gray exterior paint colors is wide-ranging. We reviewed plenty of our favorites already, and now we’re shining the spotlight on Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore. Keep reading to learn all about this paint color, how our designers use it, what shades it ...
As far as blue exterior house colors go, there are plenty of options to choose from, but Sherwin Williams’ Naval is one of our absolute favorites. We love it so much that we named it to our list of the 16 best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors for 2023, and now we’re dedicating a full ...
Karen B. purchased her lake house in Georgia mainly because she loved the lot it was situated on. She knew she wanted to update the house’s exterior, and after searching the Internet for inspiration, she found brick&batten. Karen had an idea of most of the changes she wanted to make — create an enclosed carport, ...
We love copper gutters and use them in our virtual home designs all the time. They’re durable, unique, and create a striking aesthetic. But they can be expensive and aren’t always within our clients’ budgets. The great news is you can still get the beautiful look of real copper gutters without breaking the bank. Keep ...
A thoughtfully designed front porch can not only boost your curb appeal but also add more living space to your home’s footprint. And the best part is you don’t need a big yard or bank account to create the perfect porch area for your home. Whether you’re thinking of adding a porch to your home ...
