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Your Guide to Board and Batten Siding on Home Exteriors
By: AmiBoard and batten siding has remained a tried and true choice for homeowners and home builders alike for literally centuries. Its clean lines and timeless appeal make it a solid choice for style and charm. Originally used on farmhouses and barns, it’s evolved to be one of the most popular siding materials around. Not only ...
A Tiny House Deserves a Big Personality – That Starts with the Exterior
By: AmiApproaching a tiny house design is no different than approaching other home’s design plan. Tiny homes may be small, but their charm and character should be anything but. Your exterior choices can transform a compact space into a relaxing escape. Whether you’re designing from the ground up or remodeling an existing home, every detail matters. ...
Using Shades of Black to Create a Modern and Sophisticated Home Exterior
By: AmiBlack has long symbolized elegance, depth, and timeless style. When used on a home’s exterior, this bold color creates a striking, modern aesthetic. But not all blacks are the same. Varying shades of black introduce subtle differences in tone, undertones, and overall effect. Black exterior paint may be a daring move, but if done correctly ...
Timeless Exterior Design Ideas That Will Never Go Out of Style
By: Hannah WarneTrends come and go, but timeless exterior design is forever. Instead of adding of-the-moment details, opt instead for classic additions to your exterior that will age gracefully. From incorporating natural materials like brick and stone to choosing eternally en-vogue colors like white or beige, you can make your exterior transcend time in countless ways. Discover ...
Fresh Exterior Design Ideas Using Creamy White Paint Colors
By: Hannah WarneCreamy white paint colors are one of our top options for home exteriors. But there are nearly countless ways to incorporate this timeless hue. Instead of using this shade as the primary color in your palette, think creatively about other ways to incorporate it into your exterior. From adding a crisp pop of white to ...
How to Choose the Right Exterior Design for Your Commercial Building
By: Hannah WarneYour commercial building is the first thing potential clients see as they are driving by or walking to the doorway. Think about your building. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? It’s your brand’s identity to the world. You want to make a great first impression. It’s said that within the first eight ...
SHUT the Front Door
By: Allison VaccaroLet’s talk front doors. I know it sounds boring, but stay with me…exterior front doors are truly amazing and here’s why. Your front door is where your home opens its proverbial heart to the outside world. It’s the protective gatekeeper and a warm welcome… all wrapped into one big, heavy rectangle. What a job! While ...
The Unexpected Versatility of Gable Roofs: Design Ideas You Won’t Want to Miss
By: Hannah WarneA roof is a practical element of your home’s design that keeps you warm, dry, and protected from the elements. But it’s also an opportunity to infuse your exterior with a bit of your personal style. From the sleek, single slope of a shed roof to the four sloping sides and low-pitched middle of a ...
Disaster Recovery – Your Home’s Resilient Comeback Starts with Stunning Exteriors
By: Hannah WarneAfter a hurricane, fire, tornado, or mudslide, renovating or completely rebuilding your home may be a daunting task. Depending on the amount of damage, disaster recovery may require you to make significant overhauls — or start completely from scratch — which is a major undertaking. But partnering with the right team, prioritizing certain upgrades, and ...