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Dark Board and Batten Siding Takes Home from Traditional to Contemporary
By: BrittenyCarolyn R. wanted a fresh look for her home in Georgia. While she had some design ideas in mind — such as installing new board and batten siding — she wanted guidance from an expert to ensure her vision was executed properly. She had been following brick&batten on social media for some time and liked ...
14 Charming Colonial-Style Houses with Photos & Ideas
By: TessaAmerican colonial architecture dates all the way back to the Mayflower. We’re talking the 1600s here! Centuries later, it’s still a style modern architects draw inspiration from. Architectural historians typically characterize colonial-style homes by their symmetry, centered door, and rectangular shape. Of course, colonial architecture has really evolved over time, and there are so many ...
What is a Colonial House? Definition and Inspiration
By: TessaThere’s something timelessly classic about a colonial home. As you can probably guess by the name, colonial architecture rose in popularity thanks to some of America’s first settlers. The fusion of European styles in The States led to colonial homes that vary in architecture. That’s why today, we have Spanish, French, Dutch, and British colonials ...