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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 ...
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. ...