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Eldorado Stone, Cultured Stone, & DaVinci Roofscapes
By: BrittenyA fresh coat of paint can truly transform a property — but it isn’t the only way to boost your curb appeal. From adding eye-catching stone siding to replacing your weathered roof, there are countless other ways to enhance your exterior design. When we incorporate architectural stone veneer or a new roofscape into our designs, we ...
Rambler House in California Updated for Resale
By: JulianaMichael O. discovered brick&batten’s Instagram while brainstorming ways to improve his rambler house’s design before putting it on the market. He’d never loved the home’s curb appeal, especially the color, so our team of designers came up with a fresh mix of gray paints and stone accents that modernized the home’s look. Combined with interior ...
Our Review of Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin Moore
By: BrittenyWhile we love a bold exterior paint color, sometimes a home calls for something classic. That’s when we turn to shades like Benjamin Moore’s Cape May Cobblestone. It’s a warm greige hue that’s timeless and exudes an enviable understated elegance. In this paint color review, we discuss the hue’s technical specs, offer paint color pairing ...
10 Modern Cabin Exteriors to Inspire You
By: BrittenyThe word “cabin” is often associated with a small, bare-bones structure in the woods. But cabin living doesn’t have to mean roughing it out in the middle of nowhere. In fact, today’s modern cabin is anything but basic. This home style seamlessly blends contemporary and rustic design elements and often features impressive indoor-outdoor living spaces. ...
How Much Does an Exterior Home Remodel Cost?
By: Cassie McDowellDreaming of a Home Exterior Makeover? Planning to give your home a much-needed curb appeal revamp is all fun and games when you’re in the dreaming phase. Scouring Pinterest, Instagram, and home magazines can leave you feeling excited and inspired. But when the time comes to actually calculate the cost, you might not know where ...
White Stucco House Update in California
By: MackenziePainting stucco is a simple way to completely transform an exterior. We’ve worked with plenty of clients who have requested a white stucco house during the design process. You might think of ‘white’ as a simple paint color, but between warm, off-whites and cool brighter tones, there are a slew of white paint colors to ...
Shake Siding: A Deep Dive on Cedar, Vinyl, & More
By: BrittenySiding is one of the most important aspects of a home’s exterior — and shake siding is one of our favorite options. It is durable and has a unique appearance that can enhance the overall look of a home. In this post, we take a closer look at this cladding material, its pros and cons, ...
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 ...