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Cottage Style House Update in Wisconsin
By: JulianaThe popularity of the “cottage core” aesthetic propelled cottage style houses to the top of the results of a recent study on Americans’ favorite home styles. The aesthetic, which encompasses fashion and lifestyle as well as home design, is a mishmash of fairytale vibes and simple countryside living. When Maureen G. in Wisconsin reached out ...
Updated Split-Level Home in Virginia
By: JulianaSplit-level homes were a popular midcentury design. Though practical structurally, their curb appeal often requires updating to suit the tastes of modern homeowners. That’s how Cate H. of Virginia felt about her 60s split-foyer home. After searching the internet for exterior design inspiration, she found “several beautiful photos” of similar split-level homes brick&batten helped remodel. ...
1980s Contemporary Home Update in New York
By: JulianaRe-imagining a stuck-in-the-past house into a beautiful, contemporary home doesn’t have to mean cutting all design elements that aren’t “modern enough.” Peter and Diane G. of New York worked with brick&batten to discover a happy medium — transforming their house’s exterior into a contemporary home that honored its ’80s roots, with mostly non-structural changes. Read ...
Restaurant Exterior Design on Jersey Shore
By: JulianaWhen Brian and Trevor purchased a large blue building in Wildwood, a city along the Jersey Shore, they knew the exterior would have to change dramatically in order to reflect the aesthetic of their new restaurant, The Cove in Wildwood. An internet search for exterior designers brought up brick&batten, and once Brian saw a few ...
Dark Gray House Update in California
By: JulianaA simple switch from beige to dark gray can make a dramatic difference in the curb appeal of a house. That’s exactly what happened to Roland F.’s California stucco home after he enlisted brick&batten’s designers to come up with a completely overhauled look for his previously stuck-in-the-60s home. Although Roland wanted a change, he didn’t ...
Rambler House in California Updated for Resale
By: JulianaMichael O. discovered brick&batten’s Instagram while brainstorming ways to improve his rambler house’s design before putting it on the market. He’d never loved the home’s curb appeal, especially the color, so our team of designers came up with a fresh mix of gray paints and stone accents that modernized the home’s look. Combined with interior ...