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An Honest Review of Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahAlabaster by Sherwin Williams is a soft, warm off-white that our designers love for its versatility. It was named the 2016 Sherwin Williams color of the year, as a nod to “personal solace and revival” – an understated, soothing, peaceful color. But it’s far from trendy. It has staying power and has been a bestseller ...
An Honest Review of Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: TessaSherwin Williams has been in business since 1866. Let that sink in! To this day, the brand remains successful, offering quality paint that can withstand environmental elements, while improving in quality year after year. We often suggest the brand’s Repose Gray to our clients, but admit the color isn’t for everyone. In this honest review ...
An Honest Review of Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaGreige is one of the most underused words, but it’s certainly a popular color in exterior home design. Merriam-Webster dictionary notes that people have been using greige to describe an ambiguous color that’s the perfect blend of gray and beige since 1835. So when our design team is looking for a classic color that plays ...
Painting Your Home’s Exterior? What You Need to Know Before Picking Up the Brush
By: Cassie McDowellPainting Your Home’s Exterior? What You Need to Know Before Picking Up the Brush Are you painting your home’s exterior? This is what you need to know before picking up the brush. I am asked everyday what to know before you start painting. People, just like you, want to know what paint color to choose ...
Painting Your Home? 12 Things to KNOW Before You Start
By: Cassie McDowellThere 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 ...
8 Things You Can Do This Weekend to Improve Your Curb Appeal
By: Cassie McDowell8 Things You Can Do This Weekend to Improve Your Curb Appeal We’ve come up with 8 things you can do this weekend to improve your curb appeal before the spring rush. Some changes require a dumpster in the driveway and serious contractor bills… or several trips to the hardware store to really confirm you ...
New Construction. Home Additions. Blueprints. The Perfect Home Awaits
By: Cassie McDowellWe all love the excitement that comes with new construction, home additions, and blueprints. The perfect home awaits! If it were only that easy….We talk to people EVERYDAY that are having trouble with their new build. Wanted shutters? Now, there’s no room between windows for architecturally correct shutters. Wanted a door, to a staircase, into ...
16 BEST Paint Colors for Your Home’s Exterior in 2020
By: Cassie McDowellAt brick&batten we have curated 16 of the best paint colors for your home’s exterior in 2020. Painting your home’s exterior can be quite a task… but if done correctly it can elevate your curb appeal without cutting into walls or backing a huge dumpster into your driveway for months! What I mean by done ...
How to Choose Paint Color for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellAre you trying to choose a paint color for your home’s exterior? The dreaded stone… paired with brick…. Then add a little siding or stucco, with any kind of textured roof, phew, there’s just a lot going on. Now, try to find a paint color that creates a cohesive design. Yes. It’s a disaster! I ...
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