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Our Review of November Rain by Benjamin Moore
By: MackenzieIf a warm and welcoming neutral paint color speaks to your exterior design goals, November Rain by Benjamin Moore could be your perfect fit. It’s a subdued light gray with soft green undertones. It’s sophisticated, classy, and it works on any texture, making it a great paint color for exteriors. Read on to learn more ...
New Green Siding for Georgia Home
By: SarahDebbie W. in Georgia reached out to us to help her visualize new green siding on her home. She followed us on Instagram and was a regular visitor to our website, so she was familiar with what we do. I wanted a professional look since I was spending a lot of money on the exterior…. ...
Our Review of Inkwell by Sherwin Williams
By: MackenzieThe black exterior trend is still going strong. Part of the reason behind this is black paint works well on any type of home, from modern to rustic. Inkwell by Sherwin Williams is a beautiful, moody black paint color that’s perfect for bringing the drama. It’s rich and sophisticated yet still a neutral hue, which ...
15 Mailbox Ideas to Improve Your Curb Appeal
By: SarahOn the hunt for mailbox ideas to give your curb appeal a boost? We’re here to help. At brick&batten, we believe that it’s the little things that make a big difference in taking exterior design to the next level. Mailboxes are part of that formula. They need to be functional, of course. But we also ...
9 Small Front Porch Ideas on a Budget
By: BrittenyA thoughtfully designed front porch can not only boost your curb appeal but also add more living space to your home’s footprint. And the best part is you don’t need a big yard or bank account to create the perfect porch area for your home. Whether you’re thinking of adding a porch to your home ...
9 Small House Exteriors We Love
By: AmiMany of the homes we share here on the blog are large, some even grand. However, we have seen an uptick in the amount of design inquiries for smaller homes — and we’re excited about so many of them! Small house exteriors can be challenging to design (or redesign), but it’s certainly not impossible. Our ...
Our Review of Greek Villa by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahGreek Villa by Sherwin Williams is a warm white/off-white paint color that is a great option for exteriors. We have written TONS of white exterior paint color reviews. Why? Because white homes are timeless and beloved! But also because white is a notoriously tricky color for exteriors. You have to consider undertones, natural light, and ...
Michigan Lake House Exterior Design
By: SarahMeghan G. contacted brick&batten to help with a redesign of her Michigan lake house exterior. This charming home is on an inland lake. Meghan and her family use it as a vacation home and also as a short-term rental property. She knew that not only would an exterior update improve her family’s experiences at the ...
17 Front Porch Planter Ideas
By: SarahIf you’re looking for front porch planter ideas to freshen up your curb appeal, you’ve come to the right place. Our expert exterior designers at brick&batten are continuously researching their favorite products to use in visualizations for our clients. And we’ve recently decided to share our favorites with our blog readers, too! Read on for ...