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Restaurant Exterior Design on Jersey Shore
By: JulianaWhen Brian and Trevor purchased a large blue building in Wildwood, a city along the Jersey Shore, they knew the exterior would have to change dramatically in order to reflect the aesthetic of their new restaurant, The Cove in Wildwood. An internet search for exterior designers brought up brick&batten, and once Brian saw a few ...
Our Review of Snowbound by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiWe’ve reviewed numerous white paint colors for home exteriors, and now the spotlight is on Snowbound by Sherwin Williams. Our design experts have used this beautiful white many times for client’s home transformations. We love it so much it was even included in our list of Best Sherwin Williams Exterior Colors of 2021. Keep reading ...
Our Review of Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore
By: MackenzieWhen it comes to gray exterior paint colors, there are tons of options to explore, but Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore is one of our favorites to recommend. In fact, we love the shade so much that we included it in our round up of gray color schemes to use on modern homes. Now, we’re ...
Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection: Colors in Action
By: SarahThe new Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection just launched, and we’re excited to show you some of these siding color options on our photorealistic exterior designs. We’ve been fans of James Hardie’s products for some time now — they offer one of our go-to products for clients because they marry form and function in ...
13 Covered Patio Ideas for Your Yard
By: BrittenyBuilding a patio — or updating your current one — is an excellent way to add more living space to your home. And if the patio is covered, you can enjoy the space more often. Whether you want an outdoor space to entertain friends or an area to enjoy a glass of wine al fresco ...
9 Gorgeous Gray Brick House Exteriors
By: BrittenyWhen painting brick, homeowners often opt for a white exterior paint color. On the other side of the color spectrum, black brick homes are growing in popularity, too. But in this post, we’re highlighting homes that fall somewhere in the middle — gray brick houses. If you’re considering painting your brick home and need some ...
Modern Farmhouse Facelift in Ohio
By: AmiAfter purchasing their Ohio home, Amanda M. and her husband knew the exterior needed a fresh look, but struggled to visualize possibilities and finalize plans to move forward with the project. Nervous about making costly decisions they would later regret, Amanda decided it was best to partner with the professionals at brick&batten. About a year ...
15 Contemporary House Designs with Before & Afters
By: MackenzieContemporary design is commonly confused with modern, and although the waters between these styles are often muddied, the two aren’t one and the same. Contemporary exterior designs refer to styles that are “of the moment,” emphasizing current trends. These homes typically have an asymmetrical or otherwise irregular geometrical layout and use mixed materials on the ...
Modern Black and White Ranch House Update
By: BrittenySteven G.’s mid-century ranch-style home was in need of a modern update, so he enlisted brick&batten to help. While he can’t remember how he found us — probably via social media, he noted — Steven said once he saw examples of our designs on our website, he knew he’d found the perfect partner to help ...