Blogs by Sarah
17 Front Porch Lighting Ideas
By: SarahIf you’re on the hunt for front porch lighting ideas, the expert exterior designers at brick&batten have you covered. We’ve rounded up our favorite lighting options — including sconces, lanterns, and a go-to porch pendant — in the list below. There’s something for just about every front porch set up and design style in this ...
Inspirational Curb Appeal for Commercial Properties
By: SarahBottom line: investing in commercial curb appeal is worth it. The ROI is there, plus it does wonders for your brand and the community’s perception of your business. The majority of our clients are homeowners, but we also work with commercial property owners regularly. These projects bring their own particular design challenges — a car ...
Stepping Stones for Garden, Yard, and More: Inspiration
By: SarahStepping stones function for way finding, creating paths through yards, gardens, or simply from one thing to another. But they can also be beautiful. Choosing a particular type of stone will inject personality into your home’s exterior. Large rounded slabs, small mismatched pieces, or rectangles placed in a pattern all say something about your style. ...
8 Mansard Roof Images with Gorgeous Exterior Designs
By: SarahA mansard roof gives a building a distinctive look. Some people love this roof style, others find it challenging to work with — either way, while mansard roofs might not be super common across America, they exist in our architectural landscape! And it’s our goal at brick&batten to bring out the best in every exterior. ...
14 Outdoor Door Mat and Front Door Rug Designer Picks
By: SarahAn oft-overlooked item that can make quite a difference in making your home’s exterior look put together goes by many names: outdoor door mat, front door rug, front door mat, doormat… the list goes on. When we talk about exterior design, we use phrases like ‘first impression’ and ‘curb appeal.’ A door mat can play ...
A-Frame House Exteriors We Love
By: SarahThere’s just something about an a-frame house. A-frames are both simple, with their straightforward triangular shape, and unique, because they’re fairly uncommon. Known for having large windows and tall ceilings, a-frames seem to exude cozy cabin vibes reminiscent of ski towns or wooded lakeside properties, no matter where you find them. Here, we’ve compiled a ...
8 Rooftop Deck Ideas for Outdoor Living
By: SarahCreating comfortable places to gather outside has been a trend that has held strong since the start of the pandemic. Rooftop decks are one creative way to get outdoors when yard space is at a premium. Or when you want to maximize your view! In fact, we forecasted that roof decks would be a top ...
Our Review of Origami White by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahBecause the options are seemingly never-ending, we’re going to review yet another off-white paint color that we recommend for exteriors: Origami White by Sherwin Williams. Sherwin Williams calls it “a clean, delicate white with cool violet undertones.” Read on for our thoughts as to how this hue translates to exteriors. Plus, we’ll share some recommended ...
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Exterior of a House?
By: SarahWe’ve found that many of you out there who are researching an update to your home’s exterior begin with one thing: paint. Dreaming and pinning and mood-boarding is fun, but there’s also a budget to consider! Which is why the following question often gets asked early on in the process: “How much does it cost ...