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12 Red Brick House Design Updates with Photos
By: SarahWe’re big fans of painting brick, and we’re here to help you figure out color palettes that can work if your brick is in need of a refresh. BUT we also totally understand clients who want to leave their brick natural! A red brick house can be beautiful; however, it’s a strong look and can ...
Our Review of Amherst Gray by Benjamin Moore
By: SarahBenjamin Moore’s Amherst Gray is a medium-dark warm gray paint color that works beautifully on certain home exteriors. It’s a great option for a charcoal gray, and we’ve found that clients who want to go dark but don’t want to go all the way black gravitate toward Amherst Gray. However, it does have some undertones ...
Exterior Home Design Case Study in Hershey, PA
By: SarahOne of our favorite things about the work we do is receiving actual exterior home design ‘after’ photos from our clients. Here’s a stripped down version of how our virtual exterior design service works: Our clients send us a ‘before’ photo of their home’s exterior along with the goals they have for their home’s exterior ...
Exterior Home Design in Hershey, PA: The Actual After
By: SarahThis is the final installment of our three-part series looking at the exterior design of Marybeth Lavery’s home in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Our first post was about Marybeth’s home before she worked with brick&batten. In the second post, we went in-depth on our process to come up with the rendering of her updated home design. Today, ...
An Ode to Corten Steel Planters
By: RachelExterior decor accent pieces and landscaping are two of the best ways to elevate your home’s exterior design. And Corten steel planters are one of our favorite exterior decor products to use because they double as an accent piece and landscaping element. Not only are Corten steel planters attractive, they are durable and weather-resistant. They ...
Exterior Home Design in Hershey, PA: The Design Process
By: SarahLast week, we introduced you to Marybeth Lavery in Hershey, PA, and her home before she worked with brick&batten. She shared why she chose to work with us on updating her home’s curb appeal and the goals she had for the project. Today, we’re going to explain the exterior home design process that we used ...
14 Limewash Brick House Before and After Photos
By: KaraNot into painting brick? We got you. An excellent alternative to paint that is less maintenance but still updates the look and feel of your home is limewash brick. Unsure what limewash will look like on your home? Our brilliant designers can create a custom virtual rendering to help you choose the best option for ...
Exterior Home Design in Hershey, PA: The Before
By: SarahOne of our favorite things about the work we do is receiving actual exterior home design ‘after’ photos from our clients. Here’s a stripped down version of how our virtual exterior design service works: Our clients send us a ‘before’ photo of their home’s exterior along with the goals they have for their home’s exterior ...
8 Modern Victorian House Exterior Updates
By: KaraThe phrase ‘modern Victorian house’ may sound counterintuitive, but we want you to keep an open mind when you peruse these updates. It’s possible to renovate your historic home to be practical for today’s lifestyle while also maintaining the charm of the era. And, in this article, we’ll show you some ideas as to how. ...