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Our Top Exterior House Color 2024

After reviewing the designs we’ve completed and client requests received this past year and considering the trends we’re seeing in the industry, we’re excited to announce the top exterior house color 2024 has to offer.  But before we share our pick for the top exterior house color of 2024, let us explain our process further. ...

The 14 Best Exterior House Colors for 2024

We’re thrilled to share our list of the best exterior house colors 2024 has to offer. Why? Well, we know that when it comes to updating your home’s curb appeal, the right paint colors can have a powerful impact. Picking paint colors is a huge decision — and one of the biggest reasons homeowners turn ...

The 14 Best Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Colors for 2024

Introducing the best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors of 2024 – brick&batten style. At the close of every year, we take a good look at exterior paint colors we’re currently loving and what we think will be popular in our virtual designs moving forward into the new year. If you’re planning big changes to your home’s ...

The 14 Best Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint Colors for 2024

The design industry is always changing, but as leaders in virtual exterior design, we stay up to date with the trends so you don’t have to. At every year’s end, we compile a carefully curated list of exterior paint colors we predict will be trending in the following year and those we plan to use more ...

The brick&batten Team’s Favorite Exterior Designs of 2023

In celebration of Thanksgiving and all the wonderful clients we’ve had the privilege of working with this past year, we’re sharing some of our team’s favorite exterior designs of 2023. This post is one of our favorites to put together year after year (you can see our 2022 roundup here) because it provides us with ...

10 Gorgeous Houses With Courtyards

Courtyards give homeowners their very own outdoor oasis, while intentionally filling space in a yard. Because they’re framed by walls — either partially or fully enclosed — but have no roof, courtyards often feel like an outdoor room and offer a comfortable place to gather. Courtyards are highly versatile too. You can decorate them simply ...

8 Juliet Balcony Ideas

Balconies come in many shapes and sizes. But one of the most classic styles of the balcony is also the smallest: The Juliet balcony. Named after Shakespeare’s iconic leading lady, these small-but-mighty balconies add character, natural light, and architectural interest to any home. Explore our favorite Juliet balconies to find inspiration for your own exterior.  ...

Our Review of Creamy by Sherwin Williams

White is one of those exterior paint colors that is tried and true, and when it comes to off-white, Creamy by Sherwin Williams is one of our favorites. The hue’s soft, warm tones make it an inviting and alluring choice for exteriors. Below, we take a deep dive into Creamy’s details, including LRV, color pairings, ...

Brick Paint Provides Modern Refresh for Texas Home

To paint or not to paint? That’s a question many owners of brick homes struggle with. When Keri S. decided to update her brick home exterior, she wasn’t sure if painting it was the right choice, so she turned to us to help her visualize what it might look like.  Now that Keri’s renovations are ...