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Fiber Cement Siding…Seriously Though…

I guess one blog on siding wasn’t enough for you guys, so I’m back into it again!  This time, from another angle.   Hardie Board siding is increasingly popular and for good reason.  Some of those reasons include: Durability in the face of inclement weather conditions   Wide range of color selections Wide range of textures ...

Covered Patios That Beautify Your Outdoor Living Space

Covered patios offer the perfect blend of style and functionality, creating an outdoor oasis that complements your home. These spaces not only extend your living area but also offer a haven for relaxation, entertaining, and making memories, rain or shine. Covered patios can easily become a natural, inviting extension of your home’s interior. Here’s how ...

Real Estate Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade

In recent years, real estate trends have seen a shift towards innovative, sustainable designs and outdoor centered spaces. As a result, these trends are not only enhancing curb appeal, but also increasing home value. As we look to the future, ever-evolving preferences and home features continue to reshape the way home looks, feels, and functions ...

How to Achieve a Boho Style Home Exterior

From French country and coastal to modern mountain and Mediterranean, the list of house styles is seemingly endless. We’ve covered a wide variety of home styles on our blog already, but we know there’s still plenty more for us to highlight. With that in mind, in this post, we’re shining the spotlight on boho style. ...

10 Minimalist House Exterior Design Ideas

In the exterior design realm, minimalism is on-trend and growing increasingly popular. This design philosophy, rooted in a “less is more” ethos, seeks to create spaces that are both visually striking and highly functional by stripping away excess ornamentation and focusing on essential elements. On a minimalist house, you will notice some key features that ...

Modern Mountain House Exterior Design Ideas

From 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

It’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

In 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 for homes 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 ...

8 Homes with Quoins We Love

Quoins 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 ...