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10 Retaining Wall Ideas for Your Home
By: MackenzieRetaining walls prevent soil erosion and provide flood control. But the functional aspects aren’t the only benefits. There are tons of retaining wall ideas that allow homeowners to bring more balance to their yards. Check out some of our favorite ways to use these walls in exterior design below. At brick&batten, our expert exterior designers ...
House Styles in the United States: A Study
By: SarahHomeAdvisor powered by Angi reached out to us for input on their recently released study “The Most Popular House Styles, According to Each State.” We were excited to pitch in! We helped the team select which 15 house styles they should use in their research. Plus, we provided brick&batten designs that exemplified each architectural style ...
10 Modern Pergola Ideas for Outdoor Living
By: MackenzieThere are so many unique design elements to consider for outdoor living spaces. From breeze block walls to balconies to pools, there are tons of ways to make your yard beautiful and functional. One of our favorite features to use in our exterior designs is a modern pergola. Not only do pergolas help enhance the ...
Red Brick House Exterior Update Reveal
By: SarahWe’ve written before about how red brick is one of the more difficult building materials to work with when planning an exterior design. Many owners want to paint their red brick, and we’re all for that decision. But we also understand those who want to (or are required to!) leave red brick naked. Roula H. ...
10 Beach Aesthetic Exteriors for Coastal Homes
By: BrittenyCoastal homes with a beach aesthetic are highly desirable and usually conjure memories of days spent boating or swimming in the sea. This style of house can be found in various areas throughout the United States, from New England to the Pacific Northwest to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Coastal style is as varied as the cities ...
Our Review of Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore
By: BrittenyCheating Heart by Benjamin Moore is a deep, dramatic paint color that’s as intriguing as its name. It’s a timeless classic but bold at the same time. It also made our list of the 15 best black and dark gray paint colors for exteriors in 2021. In this review, we take a closer look at ...
Tips for Outdoor Planters: Size, Placement, and More
By: BrittenyPlanters can seriously spruce up your outdoor space and boost your home’s curb appeal. They can make an entryway more inviting, bring a deck area to life, and much more. Outdoor planters come in all shapes, sizes, and materials — from big Corten steel containers to smaller, lightweight varieties. In this article, we share our ...
16 Backyard Pool Ideas Visualized
By: MackenziePools are multi-purpose: they’re fun, they provide a space to exercise, and they offer relaxation. It’s no wonder so many of our homeowner clients envision including a pool in the design of their backyard. And backyard pool ideas aren’t one-size-fits all. There are plenty of ways to put a unique spin on your own personal ...
White-Painted Brick House: Before & After
By: SarahIf you’re looking for white-painted brick house inspiration, there’s no better place to start than with someone who’s already made the leap. Pam in Austin, Texas, got her brick&batten design in July 2021 and recently reached out to us with photos of her updated exterior. Read on for her story! From white brick houses to ...