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Modern Mountain House Exterior Design Ideas
By: BrittenyFrom cozy cottages and cabins to Cape Cods and coastal bungalows, the list of different house styles is seemingly endless. And lately, homeowners seem to be increasingly interested in modern versions of these styles. One type of dwelling we’ve noticed clients referencing more and more is the modern mountain house. Keep reading to discover our ...
Our Favorite Exterior Design Trends 2023: Looking Back
By: AmiIt’s that time of year again to share with you our favorite exterior design trends from 2023. To compile this list, we looked back at the virtual designs we worked on this year and considered the most common client requests we received. From enhanced outdoor living to creativity with cladding, keep reading to find out ...
The brick&batten Team’s Favorite Exterior Designs of 2023
By: BrittenyIn celebration of Thanksgiving and all the wonderful clients we’ve had the privilege of working with this past year, we’re sharing some of our team’s favorite exterior designs of 2023. This post is one of our favorites to put together year after year (you can see our 2022 roundup here) because it provides us with ...
8 Homes with Quoins We Love
By: Kate SantosQuoins are often structural, providing additional strength for the walls of a building. But they can also be decorative and make a home’s exterior more aesthetically pleasing. If your home has quoins or you’re considering incorporating them into your exterior design, keep reading to see some of our favorite homes with quoins. READY TO ACHIEVE ...
8 Arched Front Door Ideas
By: AmiA statement-making front door is a great way to enhance a home’s exterior and boost its curb appeal. They also offer a way for homeowners to showcase their personality through different paint colors, shapes, or styles. One style we particularly love is the arched door. Arched doorways add charm and character to a home and instantly make it ...
Embracing Your Shed Roof with Exterior Design
By: SarahA shed roof can go by many other names: pent roof, lean-to roof, skillion roof, outshot, catslide, or mono-pitched roof. It is also one of the simplest of all roof styles used on homes. A shed roof has a single pitch, sloping in one direction. Many of the homes we design that have shed roofs ...
Japandi Style and Exterior Design
By: SarahJapandi — Japanese and Scandi — combines the rustic minimalism of Japanese design with the functionality of Scandinavian style. The Japandi aesthetic emphasizes simplicity, clean lines, natural elements, and earth-tone colors. Japandi style design is a relatively new trend, but we’ve had an increasing number of clients reference it when sharing what exterior styles inspire ...
8 Inspiring Modern Cottage House Exteriors
By: SarahWhat is modern cottage style? We know that cottage-style homes are popular. But what does it mean when we add ‘modern’ to the mix? And how does this style translate to home exteriors, as opposed to an interior design aesthetic? Sometimes, it’s better to show than to tell. Read on for a handful of our ...
Soffit and Fascia Color Combinations: Exterior Details That Matter
By: BrittenyWhen it comes to exterior paint, you’re probably most concerned with the color of your siding. But other elements, such as your roof, front door, and trim matter too. If the color of one isn’t quite right, it can throw off the overall look of your home’s exterior and negatively impact its curb appeal. In ...