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White House, Black Trim: A Combination We Love
By: MeganA white house with black trim is an American classic. And when it comes to making this palette choice for your home, the possibilities are endless. These days, there’s no such thing as a singular black shade and one solitary white shade. Instead, there are boatloads of different blacks and whites that create a stylish, ...
Our Review of Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore
By: RachelPale Oak by Benjamin Moore is rapidly becoming one of our favorite neutral exterior paint colors. This elegant hue lends itself to a number of different design styles. Its flexibility is probably what makes it one of Benjamin Moore’s top paint colors! Pale Oak is a taupe/greige shade with a warm tone that makes for ...
15 Stunning Black Houses with Exteriors You’ll Adore
By: KaraThere’s a reason you’re seeing more and more homes with dark blue, gray, and black exteriors. With improvements in technology for exterior paint and finishing materials, homeowners can now choose bold, moody, and dark colors without fear of fading. Not sure if black is your style? Let’s dive into 15 stunning black houses with exteriors ...
Our Review of Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore
By: SarahHale Navy by Benjamin Moore is our go-to navy blue exterior paint color. It’s a sophisticated, timeless classic beloved by our expert exterior home designers and interior designers alike. There’s a reason it’s one of Benjamin Moore’s most popular paint colors. Read on for a deep dive into Hale Navy’s technical specs, applications for its ...
Modern Exterior Wood Siding & Cladding Examples We Love
By: RachelWhat do you picture when you hear the phrase “wood siding?” A log cabin in the woods? Scratch that thought. Using wood siding doesn’t equate to an all-wood home. We are huge fans of the many different ways to incorporate modern wood siding into your home’s exterior. Our designers use wood siding or cladding on ...
James Hardie Siding (Hardie Board) 2021 Buyers’ Guide
By: MeganWe all want our home’s siding to help the property come alive. Luckily, James Hardie siding is a tremendous home exterior material that makes any space a vibrant, colorful asset to the neighborhood. If you’re interested in Hardie Board siding, our team at brick&batten is ready to help you make the leap. Our designers love ...
Our Review of Thunder by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaWarm colors are trending in the exterior design world right now. If you want to give your home an up-to-date look with a moodier vibe than off-white or beige, we suggest trying out a warm greige-meets-light-gray, like Thunder by Benjamin Moore. In this review of Thunder by Benjamin Moore, we’ll discuss the best applications for ...
9 Stunning Off-White Exterior Paint Colors Our Designers Love and Why
By: KaraWhite can be an intimidating home exterior paint color to pick because it’s the most reflective of all colors. This means it picks up colors in the environment well and changes its look depending on the time of day, accent features, or environment. To take the guesswork out, we are sharing our top nine picks ...
Top 9 James Hardie (Hardie Board) Siding Colors
By: MeganOur designers have been using James Hardie‘s Hardie Board siding more and more often. Hardie Board siding colors come in a rich tapestry of shades that make your property come alive. Here are some of our favorite siding colors by James Hardie. At brick&batten, we design homes for clients who want to breathe new life ...