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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 ...
12 Patio Extension Ideas for Outdoor Living
By: MackenzieWhen it comes to outdoor spaces, patios offer so much potential. From seating areas to firepits and outdoor dining tables, patios are ideal for relaxation outside. But some patios don’t quite live up to their full potential because they don’t cover enough ground. Enter: patio extension ideas. Our designers can look at the space outside ...
Our Review of Toque White by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiOur list of great white paint colors for exteriors grows with the addition of Toque White by Sherwin Williams. If you are looking for a way to give your home exterior a spring refresh, this is it. Toque White is an off-white color that leans towards a grey or greige, making it a solid choice ...
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 ...