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The Benefits of Exterior Design for Businesses
By: SarahWe’ve helped thousands of homeowners with their curb appeal since launching brick&batten. However, we’re seeing more and more demand for a side of our work that we don’t talk about as often: exterior design for businesses. Our expert designers have been putting together renderings and resource lists for small business owners since the early days. ...
10 Spanish-Style Homes with Exterior Ideas
By: KaraSpanish-style homes have distinct design and character. With any specific architectural style, it can be challenging to update the exterior while staying true to the original intent. This is why we put together a list of exterior design ideas for your Spanish-style house that will freshen things up without sacrificing the style’s true nature. If ...
12 Best Exterior Window Shutter Colors
By: RachelDeciding on new window shutter colors is one of those choices that can seem simple in the moment. However, shutters have the power to greatly impact your home’s entire exterior design. For one thing, certain colors lend themselves to different design styles. With so many elements to consider when finding the right fit, the choice ...
Modern Farmhouse Exterior: Paint Colors & Design Elements That Work
By: SarahSome trend-spotters are saying the modern farmhouse exterior is on its way out, and while a few farmhouse design elements have become passé, on the whole we disagree. Of course part of what’s behind this trend’s staying power is the fact that farmhouses have been around for centuries. The style evokes the feeling of no-fuss ...
15 Modern Ranch Style Homes with Massive Curb Appeal
By: KaraNot your grandma’s ranch! With massive curb appeal, modern updates, and trending color palettes, you will love the modern ranch style homes on this list. We will walk you through what is a ranch style house, and also break down design options, features, and suggestions when upgrading your ranch style house. If you need help ...
12 Curb Appeal Tips from the brick&batten Pros in 2021
By: TessaWhether you’re aware of it or not, your home’s exterior speaks to your community. It expresses your personality to your neighbors and can make a good first impression on potential buyers. Whether you’re wanting to stay in your current home until retirement or you’re prepping it to sell, making improvements can be as simple or ...
8 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas from the Experts at Tilly
By: Blythe YostThis is a guest post from Tilly Design, a women-owned online landscape company that creates custom plans for your yard. What brick&batten does for your home exterior design, Tilly does for your landscaping. Each of our companies has a specialized area of expertise, with deep experience in our respective niches. However, we understand that our ...
12 Black Brick House Exteriors to Inspire You
By: MeganThese days, you’re likely seeing more and more homes with dark exteriors. Black exteriors, and black brick exteriors in particular, are becoming increasingly popular. Black, charcoal, and gray colors are rich and expressive. If you’re thinking of making this decision for your own home’s exterior, check out these 12 beautiful black brick houses for some ...
Our Review of Anonymous by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahSherwin Williams’ Anonymous is a sophisticated mid- to dark-toned neutral paint color that we’re loving for home exteriors. Anonymous is a complex color. While it’s tough to classify in some aspects, it is clearly a warm, earthy hue. And we think this is just the beginning of its popularity. Keep reading to learn more about ...