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Best Front Door Ideas for an Easy Curb Appeal Fix
By: Cassie McDowellAre you looking for our best front door ideas for an easy simple curb appeal fix? If so, take a good look at your FRONT DOOR. Yes, it’s that easy! Your front door is the heart of your home and a serious key to curb appeal. A door done right returns over 100% of your ...
Home Exterior Paint Colors That Work
By: Cassie McDowellAre you still looking to paint your home’s exterior but just can’t commit to a color? We get it! You need home exterior paint colors that work. Choosing exterior paint from a little paint chip, while rushing through the hardware store, is nearly impossible. Many of our brick&batten clients come to us because of this ...
2020 Home Exterior Design Ideas
By: Cassie McDowellGet ready: 2020 Home Exterior Design Ideas. This is a perfect time to explore home exterior improvements; however, be sure you’re spending time on ones that add value to your greatest investment. There are some design trends that will continue into 2020 and others that are definitely coming to a quick end. Get READY: 2020 ...
16 BEST Paint Colors for Your Home’s Exterior in 2020
By: Cassie McDowellAt brick&batten we have curated 16 of the best paint colors for your home’s exterior in 2020. Painting your home’s exterior can be quite a task… but if done correctly it can elevate your curb appeal without cutting into walls or backing a huge dumpster into your driveway for months! What I mean by done ...
How to Choose Paint Color for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellAre you trying to choose a paint color for your home’s exterior? The dreaded stone… paired with brick…. Then add a little siding or stucco, with any kind of textured roof, phew, there’s just a lot going on. Now, try to find a paint color that creates a cohesive design. Yes. It’s a disaster! I ...
How to Choose the Correct Size Exterior Light
By: Cassie McDowellFor home exterior lights, size matters! We’ve come up with some helpful tips on how to choose the correct size exterior light. Nothing is worse than getting home and realizing you can hardly see your lights from the street. Lights are like the eyes of your home…. so, they should be beautiful and functional! They ...
10 Rules to Follow When Choosing Sidelights for Your Door
By: Cassie McDowellSidelights, the longer lights next to your exterior door, are always a thing. What color do you paint them? We have come up with 10 rules to follow when choosing sidelights for your door. At brick&batten our designers are constantly asked questions… sometimes there’s an easy answer, other times it’s a matter of preference, but ...
18 Predictions for 2020 Exterior Home Design
By: Cassie McDowellWe’ve come up with 18 predictions for 2020 exterior home design. That said, as 2020 is quickly approaching it’s important to be aware of what’s coming down the pipeline and how you can achieve the latest look. Many clients are asking for updates and we want to be sure we make the best decisions for ...
That’s Thanksgiving: 15 Ways to Host Outdoor Thanksgiving Like a Pro
By: Cassie McDowellThat’s Thanksgiving…the time of year that brings my family together. I’ve found 15 ways to host your outdoor Thanksgiving like a pro! The bustle of the holiday has already started, and this year I’m hosting an outdoor celebration. Several members of my family are vegetarian, and honestly I’m not crazy about turkey either. Anything that ...