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8 Stone Accent Wall Ideas to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
By: Hannah WarneWhen considering options for your home’s siding, you might be looking at all of the classics: wood, brick, stucco, and fiber cement. But luckily, your siding selection doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Instead of choosing a single siding solution, consider adding an artful stone accent wall to complement your preferred siding and home’s ...
Black Siding Update for Washington Home
By: BrittenyAfter owning her home for 10 years, Margaret D. felt it was time to update its exterior. Margaret discovered us on Instagram and felt we’d be the perfect partner to help her with her home transformation. Margaret’s new exterior features black siding with lighter accents, plus some modern design elements that come together to achieve the ...
10 Tropical Color Palette Ideas for Your Home Exterior
By: MackenzieFrom tranquil blues to muted neutral hues, tropical color palettes encompass an assortment of shades on the color wheel. These impactful paint colors draw inspiration from coastal environments, infusing exteriors with the warmth and energy of a tropical paradise. Keep reading to learn more about tropical color palette ideas we recommend. At brick&batten, our designers ...
Front Door Design: How to Pick the Perfect Style for Your Home
By: BrittenyFrom Dutch and French to pivot and farmhouse, the number of front door styles available is seemingly endless. Plus, there’s tons of colors and materials to choose from too. This can make the process of selecting a door for your home feel daunting and overwhelming. But your front door design is an important aspect of ...
Exterior Modern Farmhouse Transformation in Tennessee
By: Hannah WarneWhen she bought her home in the fall of 2022, Dawn S. knew her exterior had potential. However, she was struggling to see past the existing monochromatic neutral color palette. Dawn’s goal was to infuse the exterior with a modern farmhouse style that was equally elevated, elegant, and rustic. But between choosing new siding, selecting ...
Our Review of Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiWe recently shared our list of the best black and dark gray paint colors for exteriors, and naturally, Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore made the cut. Wrought Iron is a beautiful soft black/dark gray that can add depth and softness to a home exterior. It’s refreshingly versatile and a fantastic option if you’re looking for ...
How to Incorporate a Plunge Pool into Your Exterior Design
By: MackenzieAs the popularity of plunge pools continues to surge, more and more homeowners are adding these compact pools to their design desires. Still, from the placement to landscaping, there are a lot of little details to consider. If you’ve been yearning for this type of pool, our designers can help impactfully incorporate one into your ...
How to Achieve an Organic Modern Aesthetic for Your Home Exterior
By: BrittenyModern design is undeniably popular, and one of the most frequent requests we get from clients is that we help them modernize their existing exterior. Whether they have a farmhouse, a rustic mountain home, or a ranch, a modern exterior is at the top of many of our clients’ wish lists. And recently, we’ve seen ...
The 12 Best Exterior Trim Paint Colors for Your Home
By: MackenziePaint colors are a crucial element of exterior design. Those colors extend beyond the main shade on an exterior though. Exterior trim colors play a huge role in the overall appearance of your home. As such, it’s important to choose the right color to achieve the look you’re after. Bold, eclectic hues are on-trend for ...