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Our Review of Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore

Black may be bold, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be the perfect balance you were looking for in your home exterior update. Whether you have a traditional or modern home, Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore can add just the right amount of statement. We’ve been seeing more and more people choose black or dark ...

Our Review of Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams

Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams is a bold, chic black paint that we love for home exterior designs. Whether they’re used to draw attention to architectural details or to make a dramatic impact on large surfaces, deep black hues are all the rage in home design. With so many moody shades on the market, we’ve ...

Our Review of Soot by Benjamin Moore

Dark, moody hues are all the rage on home exteriors. Rich, bold shades of black and gray create an impactful statement from the street and can emphasize striking features of your home’s façade. However, diving into the dark side can be intimidating, especially with so many black paints on the market. Here at brick&batten, we ...

Our Review of Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams

This just might be the year for a bold move. Embrace some excitement and try on an almost-black exterior for size. When choosing an exterior paint color, something stormy might seem too intense. Here at brick&batten, we’ve seen black exteriors in action, which is why we’ve decided to write this review of Iron Ore by ...

15 BEST Exterior Paint Colors for Your Home in 2021

Finally, 2021 has arrived and with it, new trends in exterior home design that we can’t wait to share with you. Here, we will be diving into one of our favorite topics, exterior paint colors. We have named the 15 best exterior paint colors for your home in 2021.  Read on, as we reveal brick&batten’s ...

12 Great Reasons to Paint Your Door Black

Black front doors… what’s not to love? They’re beautiful, sophisticated, modern, and scream I’m ready for visitors. They may seem old as time, but we’ve come up with 12 great reasons to paint your front door black. Black doors work well on all styles of homes: traditional colonial, Tudor, craftsman, bungalow, modern, or contemporary. If ...

Painting Your Home? 12 Things to Know Before You Start

There are 12 things to know before painting your home. Choosing a home exterior paint color can be frightening. Our brick&batten designers have come up with some solid ways to help you choose the best home exterior paint color without losing your sanity in the process.  Spending countless hours in front of the paint samples ...

20 Painted Brick Houses to Inspire You in 2020

We virtually paint brick houses everyday and know what works and what doesn’t. We’ve found 20 painted brick houses to inspire and get you excited to paint your brick. Despite being a controversial topic, painted brick is a DO. Honestly I’m not sure why the hesitation. If you don’t like your brick, why are you ...

Best 2020 Exterior House Colors When Selling Your Home

A beautiful home exterior paint job is a show stopper! We’ve found the best 2020 exterior house colors when selling or staying in your home. So, if you’re looking to put your house on the market and want to get top dollar or you’re ready to paint your largest investment, you’ve hit the right spot. ...