Blogs by Sarah
Designer Picks: Outdoor Pillows
By: SarahMost of us are in the thick of the glory days of outdoor living. Beautiful weather, more hours of sun, and (hopefully) some time off of work. This also means that many of us are assessing our outdoor decor. And we’re here to tell you about one of the simplest and most cost effective ways ...
The Power of Exterior House Paint Colors
By: SarahAs the leaders in virtual exterior design, we believe that the power of exterior house paint colors is pretty much unrivaled in reinventing your curb appeal. Many of our clients — and casual blog readers — find us when searching for paint colors for their property. After all, picking paint colors is always a big ...
Dormer Addition Ideas: Add Dormers to Your House!
By: SarahLooking for dormer addition ideas? If you want to add dormers to your house, we can help you visualize it first, as we did with all of the clients in this roundup! We’ll help you determine what type of dormers, and dormer windows, will look best with your existing roofline and your plan for the ...
White Brick and Stone House on Lake in Arkansas
By: SarahWhile we tend to work with homeowners looking to envision updated curb appeal at brick&batten, we also partner with trade professionals to help bring their clients’ visions to life. We hear from realtors, interior designers, and, as in this case, builders hoping to give their clients stunning curb appeal. Last spring, Travis Julian, part of ...
18 Pool Furniture Ideas: Designer Picks
By: SarahTurn your backyard pool and its surroundings into the oasis of your dreams with these designer-selected pool furniture ideas. We’ve rounded up chaises, chairs, side tables, and umbrellas so that you can lounge in style. From traditional to ultra contemporary, boho to nautical, this list has a piece for every pool setting imaginable. Enjoy! Our ...
What Paint Goes with a Brown Roof?
By: SarahWondering what paint goes with a brown roof? If you’re not ready to change your roof but still want a fresh new color scheme for your home, you’re in luck! Tons of our clients come to us with brown roofs that they want to work with. So we decided to compile a few color palettes ...
Gable Brackets, Wood Corbels, Beams, and More: Barron Designs
By: SarahWhen we say we’re all about the details of exterior design here at brick&batten, we’re talking about a whole host of different design elements. One of the categories that falls under this massive umbrella of ‘design elements’ is architectural products. These include gable brackets, wood corbels, column wraps, and the like. Unlike the addition of ...
Water Feature Ideas: Designer Product Picks
By: SarahOn the hunt for water feature ideas that will bring a little something extra to your yard? Check out our designer product recommendations below! We love adding fountains to front and back yards. In fact, our designers frequently use them as focal points in the center of circular driveways or to lead the eye to ...
Embracing Your Circular Driveway
By: SarahCircular driveways offer a ton of functional benefits: plentiful parking for hosting, easy in-and-out access for homes off of busier roads, extra space for your high schooler to park their car, and more. However, from a curb appeal standpoint, they can prove challenging. After all, it’s quite a bit of visual real estate that’s dedicated ...