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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 ...
Our Review of Mega Greige by Sherwin Williams
By: MackenzieIf a neutral paint color is what you’re after for your exterior but you want something more dynamic than a gray or beige, Mega Greige by Sherwin Williams might be for you. It’s a warm greige that reads slightly taupe. Both flexible and striking, this neutral hue fits with any design style. Keep reading to ...
7 Dental Office Design Ideas
By: SarahWe have worked on a handful of dental office designs for clients over the years — yes, we design commercial exteriors! — and thought it would be fun to round up our favorites for a blog post feature. Working on enhancing the curb appeal of business properties provides a unique set of challenges. Retail shop ...
8 Paint Colors That Complement Red Brick
By: MackenzieRed brick is far from one note — it has variations in shades, undertones, and busyness. Paint colors that complement red brick also encompass a broad spectrum. Opting for off-whites and neutrals as a companion for red brick can add to the exterior’s warmth. On the other hand, darker shades create a bolder look. “[I] ...
Our Review of Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiGray exterior paint colors are having a moment. On our 2022 list of best exterior paint colors, 7 of our top picks were a shade of gray. Whether dark and moody or light and fresh is your vibe, you can’t go wrong these days. That’s why we’re highlighting Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore. This soft ...