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10 Gutter Colors We Love

Gutters are essential to homes. During heavy rainfall, gutters channel the water flow from the roof. The water travels through the downspouts, ultimately ending up at an appropriate area for maximum drainage. While decidedly functional, gutters can also act as an attractive design element. Homeowners can choose from several gutter colors to enhance the overall ...

White Brick and Stone House on Lake in Arkansas

While 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 ...

Our Review of Dried Thyme by Sherwin Williams

Dried Thyme by Sherwin Williams is a gorgeous dark green paint color with muted tones. If you’re looking for a modern exterior hue that roots your home in nature, this is a great choice. So great we even chose it as one of our favorite green exterior house colors and named it as one of ...

Coastal Farmhouse Style Exterior Redesign in Rhode Island

If you’ve ever struggled to make decisions regarding the design of your home’s exterior, you’re not alone. In fact, many homeowners enlist our help to visualize multiple paint colors or various design elements on their house to ensure they’re making the right choices.  That was the case for Meghan M., who discovered brick&batten on Instagram ...

18 Pool Furniture Ideas: Designer Picks

Turn 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 ...

8 Popular Front Door Colors for Brick Houses

Brick houses have played an essential role in housing for centuries, which means choosing complementing front door paint colors for brick has also been a challenge for centuries. We want everyone to know it is totally possible to have killer curb appeal and an interesting color palette with a brick home. From blacks, to woods, ...

Our Review of Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore

When it comes to exterior paint colors, navy blue is one of our favorites. It’s on-trend and timeless, plus it’s bold, perfect for making a statement. If a deep navy is the manifestation of your exterior design dreams, Benjamin Moore’s Polo Blue should be on your radar. It’s a rich, moody hue that transcends style. ...

Advice on Gutters and Gutter Guards

Gutters….gutters…gutters… After researching my own issues, I want to share some advice on gutters and gutter guards. I hate talking about them because they are such a thing! However, they’re a necessary thing, that, when installed and maintained correctly, will save your house from serious water and foundation issues. Recently, we bought a house in ...