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10 Homes with Beautiful Wood Shutters
By: BrittenyShutters were originally made to keep out bad weather, animals, and noise. But today, shutters can simply be decorative and are often used to add interest, texture, or color to a home’s exterior. Shutters come in a variety of styles and colors and can be made from a wide range of materials. In this post, ...
Our Review of Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore
By: MackenzieWhen it comes to neutral paint colors, greige offers the best of both worlds — the worlds of gray and beige, that is. Like other neutrals, the greige realm isn’t one-dimensional. From subdued to saturated, there are all sorts of greige paint colors. One of our favorite shades to use on exteriors is Benjamin Moore’s ...
Updated Split-Level Home in Virginia
By: JulianaSplit-level homes were a popular midcentury design. Though practical structurally, their curb appeal often requires updating to suit the tastes of modern homeowners. That’s how Cate H. of Virginia felt about her 60s split-foyer home. After searching the internet for exterior design inspiration, she found “several beautiful photos” of similar split-level homes brick&batten helped remodel. ...
14 Gorgeous Houses with Dormer Windows
By: AmiWhile we specialize in transforming home exteriors, there are a few exterior design elements that also transform the interior of the home. Dormer windows are the gift that keeps on giving. As a highly functional design element, dormer windows provide curb appeal, increase natural light and space inside the home, and in some cases can ...
Timeless Traditional Style House Update in Maryland
By: BrittenyAmanda M. had an idea of the changes she wanted to make to her traditional style house but was having a hard time visualizing her desired updates. After an Internet search she hoped would provide her with some inspiration, Amanda found brick&batten and fell in love with some of our before and after photos. Now ...
Our Review of Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore
By: MackenzieWhite paint is both timeless and classic when it comes to exterior design. From off-white and cream to bright whites and cooler shades with a tinge of gray, there is an entire spectrum of white paint to explore. One of our go-to colors for clients seeking a bright white paint for their exterior is Chantilly ...
8 Cottage Style Homes with Gorgeous Exteriors
By: BrittenyCottage homes come in many different styles and often borrow architectural elements from other home types, such as Tudors and Cape Cods. Additionally, they can be found all throughout the United States and were named the most popular home style in the country in a recent HomeAdvisor powered by Angi study. While their appearances might vary, ...
Our Review of Cloud White by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiOur show of love for white paint continues as we review another great choice for exteriors, Cloud White by Benjamin Moore. Reminiscent of vapor clouds, this white creates a calm retreat in many different settings. Our design experts at brick&batten love Cloud White for its versatility and warmth. Keep reading to be inspired and learn ...
1980s Contemporary Home Update in New York
By: JulianaRe-imagining a stuck-in-the-past house into a beautiful, contemporary home doesn’t have to mean cutting all design elements that aren’t “modern enough.” Peter and Diane G. of New York worked with brick&batten to discover a happy medium — transforming their house’s exterior into a contemporary home that honored its ’80s roots, with mostly non-structural changes. Read ...