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Faux Copper Gutters: A High-End Look for Less
By: BrittenyWe love copper gutters and use them in our virtual home designs all the time. They’re durable, unique, and create a striking aesthetic. But they can be expensive and aren’t always within our clients’ budgets. The great news is you can still get the beautiful look of real copper gutters without breaking the bank. Keep ...
9 Small Front Porch Ideas on a Budget
By: BrittenyA thoughtfully designed front porch can not only boost your curb appeal but also add more living space to your home’s footprint. And the best part is you don’t need a big yard or bank account to create the perfect porch area for your home. Whether you’re thinking of adding a porch to your home ...
9 Small House Exteriors We Love
By: AmiMany of the homes we share here on the blog are large, some even grand. However, we have seen an uptick in the amount of design inquiries for smaller homes — and we’re excited about so many of them! Small house exteriors can be challenging to design (or redesign), but it’s certainly not impossible. Our ...
Michigan Lake House Exterior Design
By: SarahMeghan G. contacted brick&batten to help with a redesign of her Michigan lake house exterior. This charming home is on an inland lake. Meghan and her family use it as a vacation home and also as a short-term rental property. She knew that not only would an exterior update improve her family’s experiences at the ...
17 Front Porch Planter Ideas
By: SarahIf you’re looking for front porch planter ideas to freshen up your curb appeal, you’ve come to the right place. Our expert exterior designers at brick&batten are continuously researching their favorite products to use in visualizations for our clients. And we’ve recently decided to share our favorites with our blog readers, too! Read on for ...
7 Dental Office Design Ideas
By: SarahWe have worked on a handful of dental office designs for clients over the years — yes, we design commercial exteriors! — and thought it would be fun to round up our favorites for a blog post feature. Working on enhancing the curb appeal of business properties provides a unique set of challenges. Retail shop ...
Our Review of Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiGray exterior paint colors are having a moment. On our 2022 list of best exterior paint colors, 7 of our top picks were a shade of gray. Whether dark and moody or light and fresh is your vibe, you can’t go wrong these days. That’s why we’re highlighting Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore. This soft ...
How to Modernize a Split Level Home Exterior: A Case Study in Washington
By: BrittenyHomeowners often turn to brick&batten when they need help visualizing updates to their exterior to ensure they’re making the right design choices. That was the case for Robyn L. in Washington, who had ideas about how to modernize her split level home exterior but needed some assurance she was on the right track. I had ...
Why You Should Use an Exterior Designer
By: Cassie McDowellBeautiful home exteriors are carefully planned and designed by professionals. That’s why hiring a home exterior designer is a smart decision. Your home is likely your largest investment, so it’s worth giving careful consideration to any updates or renovations you’re planning. Maybe you need an exterior design partner because you have no idea where to ...