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9 Front Yard Landscape Ideas for Max Curb Appeal

Statistics say you have 3 seconds to make a first impression.  That being said, curb appeal matters!  Landscape is a simple way to add beauty without breaking the bank and tearing into walls.   Spring is the perfect time to refresh your landscape and the good news is there are no absolute right or wrong ...

Key to Curb Appeal? Your Front Door

Your 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

It’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

Everyone 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

Curb 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

While 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

Sit 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

You 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

Okay, 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 ...