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8 Inspiring Modern Cottage House Exteriors
By: SarahWhat is modern cottage style? We know that cottage-style homes are popular. But what does it mean when we add ‘modern’ to the mix? And how does this style translate to home exteriors, as opposed to an interior design aesthetic? Sometimes, it’s better to show than to tell. Read on for a handful of our ...
What Is a Rain Chain? (And Why Our Designers Love Them!)
By: BrittenyCertain aspects of a home’s exterior are purely decorative, while others are mainly functional. Some elements, however, can serve both purposes. Such is the case with rain chains, a design feature that’s gaining popularity with homeowners across the country. In this post, we explain what a rain chain is and why our exterior designers love ...
Our Review of Bruton White by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiYou can’t go wrong with a nice neutral exterior paint color, and we have a new one for you to consider! Bruton White by Benjamin Moore is a lovely soft gray that is highly versatile. In application we’ve found it works well on many styles of homes, including traditional and contemporary. As far as color ...
White Brick and Stone House on Lake in Arkansas
By: SarahWhile we tend to work with homeowners looking to envision updated curb appeal at brick&batten, we also partner with trade professionals to help bring their clients’ visions to life. We hear from realtors, interior designers, and, as in this case, builders hoping to give their clients stunning curb appeal. Last spring, Travis Julian, part of ...
Coastal Farmhouse Style Exterior Redesign in Rhode Island
By: BrittenyIf you’ve ever struggled to make decisions regarding the design of your home’s exterior, you’re not alone. In fact, many homeowners enlist our help to visualize multiple paint colors or various design elements on their house to ensure they’re making the right choices. That was the case for Meghan M., who discovered brick&batten on Instagram ...
8 Popular Front Door Colors for Brick Houses
By: AmiBrick houses have played an essential role in housing for centuries, which means choosing complementing front door paint colors for brick has also been a challenge for centuries. We want everyone to know it is totally possible to have killer curb appeal and an interesting color palette with a brick home. From blacks, to woods, ...
New Farmhouse Porch Columns in North Carolina
By: BrittenyCindy C. and her husband had been wanting to update their North Carolina home’s exterior for years but struggled to picture what they wanted and take the steps necessary to bring a new look to life. I [was] so nervous to make changes because I cannot visualize things. I cannot visualize colors. So my husband ...
Gable Brackets, Wood Corbels, Beams, and More: Barron Designs
By: SarahWhen we say we’re all about the details of exterior design here at brick&batten, we’re talking about a whole host of different design elements. One of the categories that falls under this massive umbrella of ‘design elements’ is architectural products. These include gable brackets, wood corbels, column wraps, and the like. Unlike the addition of ...
Our Review of Amazing Gray by Sherwin Williams
By: AmiAmazing Gray by Sherwin Williams is a wonderful neutral greige paint color that can provide a fresh update to your exterior. We love Amazing Gray for its versatility as a central or accent color, its pairings with both light and dark colors, and its hardly-there undertones. Keep reading to learn more about Amazing Gray and ...