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Our Review of Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiWe’re bringing spring vibes to you with this timely exterior paint review of Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams. This beautiful green, which was named Sherwin William’s 2022 Color of the Year, is sure to freshen up the exterior of your home. Find out why we named Evergreen Fog as one of the best Sherwin William’s ...
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. ...
12 Modern Backyard Ideas to Improve Your Outdoor Space
By: MackenzieOutdoor spaces offer a place to rest and regroup, eat and entertain, and so much more. Whether you want a simple and functional layout or you’re after something more extensive, our designers have tons of modern backyard ideas to take your space to the next level. Check out some of our favorite designs below. Dreaming ...
Our Review of Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore
By: BrittenyFrom dark grays that border on black to lighter hues, the breadth of gray exterior paint colors is wide-ranging. We reviewed plenty of our favorites already, and now we’re shining the spotlight on Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore. Keep reading to learn all about this paint color, how our designers use it, what shades it ...
10 Patio Enclosure Ideas for Your Yard
By: MackenzieWith patio season fast approaching, you might be dreaming of overhauling your outdoor living space. If you’re on the hunt for patio enclosure ideas, we’ve got you covered. From breeze block walls to fences, we have plenty of designs to get you inspired. Here are some of our favorites. Dreaming of an enclosed patio, a ...
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. ...
Our Review of Sherwin Williams’ Naval
By: BrittenyAs far as blue exterior house colors go, there are plenty of options to choose from, but Sherwin Williams’ Naval is one of our absolute favorites. We love it so much that we named it to our list of the 16 best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors for 2023, and now we’re dedicating a full ...
Enclosed Carport for Georgia Lake House
By: BrittenyKaren B. purchased her lake house in Georgia mainly because she loved the lot it was situated on. She knew she wanted to update the house’s exterior, and after searching the Internet for inspiration, she found brick&batten. Karen had an idea of most of the changes she wanted to make — create an enclosed carport, ...
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 ...