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Key to Curb Appeal? Your Front Door
By: Cassie McDowellYour front door is the focal point of your home and has a huge job. It’s not only where you welcome guests into your life, it also provides protection and security for your family. The key to curb appeal is your front door. It also returns over 100% of its original investment. When it comes ...
Exterior Home and Design Trends for 2019 You Can’t Miss
By: brick&battenIt’s human nature to judge a book by its cover, so it’s no surprise that people also judge a home by its exterior. Whether you’re preparing to sell your place or turning your forever home into your dream home, pouring your budget into curb appeal will impress potential buyers and your neighbors alike. Discover the latest ...
Top 3 Ways to Add Curb Appeal on a Budget in 2019
By: Allison VaccaroEveryone wants a beautiful home exterior. However, sometimes the budget will only allow for a few easy fixes. Oftentimes, painting an exterior is not in the budget and clients want to know what else can be done to add some interest without going into debt. Here are the top 3 places brick&batten would advise ...
10 Home Exterior Trends for 2019 and 3 on the Way Out
By: Cassie McDowellCurb appeal is king and 2019 is the time to make a simple change. We have researched some of the most impactful exterior design trends for 2018 and found some that are here to stay. Likewise, others that are on the way out…. Trend #1 that will continue into 2019: Natural Elements Using natural elements ...
Exterior Grays That Deliver
By: Allison VaccaroWhile beige is making a big comeback when it comes to home exteriors, gray is still highly requested. At brick&batten, we strive to create a timeless home exterior design that will still look great a decade from now. Typically, that requires a warm gray or greige (gray-beige) to accomplish the task. Painting is a big ...
Get FIRED UP: 10 Fire Pits for Inspiration
By: Cassie McDowellSit back. Relax. Prepare for spring weather with an outdoor fire pit! A fire pit is a definite way to add absolute joy to your outdoor space. Gorgeous stone fire pits are like the front porch swing… you will wonder what you ever did without it. Stories, music, and beer will flow, along with memories ...
7 Ways to Modernize Your Classic House
By: Cassie McDowellYou live there, raise your family there, and pull into that driveway everyday. You take special pride in the inside; however, now it’s time to focus on the outside. Traditional classic exterior homes are the most recognizable and appealing to our culture. There are simple changes to enhance your curb appeal and modernize that classic ...
Love Your HOUSE Again
By: Cassie McDowellOkay, so as we CELEBRATE LOVE this Valentine’s Day, brick&batten wants to remind you to show your house a little love! Prepare for spring by doing the simple things… Such simple things include: It’s the Little Things…it really is! The beauty is in the small details that come together to make a big impact. A ...
Black Homes Gone Mainstream
By: Cassie McDowellBlack homes have come into fashion at a fast rate! Pinterest claims that saves for black houses have grown 774 percent since 2014. There are a few things you should know before committing to painting your house exterior black. Black is beautiful! It is trendy and will absolutely draw attention. The dark house trend has ...