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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 ...
What Is a Portico? Benefits and Design Inspiration
By: MackenzieYour home’s entryway is one of the most important aspects of its exterior design. It is, after all, the gateway that brings you from the outside in. As such an important part of your home’s curb appeal, there are plenty of ways to accentuate the entrance. There are simple options, like painting your front door ...
Our Review of Dover White by Sherwin Williams
By: BrittenyWhen it comes to off-white exterior paint colors, there are countless shades to choose from, but Dover White by Sherwin Williams is one of our favorites. We love this light, creamy shade so much that we included it in our roundup of the best warm white paint colors of 2021 and decided it’s time to ...
10 Front Yard Fence Ideas
By: MackenzieA fence can be just as beautiful as it is functional. Whether your goal is privacy, pet containment, aesthetics, or some combination thereof, there’s a fence out there for you. Read on for some of our designers’ favorite front yard fence ideas. At brick&batten, our expert designers will suggest the best design elements to use ...
10 Gate Ideas for Driveways, Gardens, Walkways, and More
By: MackenzieGates can be an excellent source of security and privacy. Plus, they often act as a visual barrier between two spaces. Whether you’re looking to add a functional-yet-attractive design element to your driveway, walkway, or backyard, there are tons of gate ideas to take your space to the next level. Read on for some of ...
Dark Gray House Update in California
By: JulianaA simple switch from beige to dark gray can make a dramatic difference in the curb appeal of a house. That’s exactly what happened to Roland F.’s California stucco home after he enlisted brick&batten’s designers to come up with a completely overhauled look for his previously stuck-in-the-60s home. Although Roland wanted a change, he didn’t ...