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10 House Skirting Ideas

House skirting may not be the most talked about exterior design element, but it is important! A home’s entire color palette could be based on the choice of house skirting. Multi-colored stone, wood paneling, corrugated metal, and lots of different colored brick are all options. Keep reading to learn from our application ideas, unique material ...

Our Review of Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams

We’re bringing spring vibes to you with this timely exterior paint review of Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams. This beautiful green, which was named Sherwin William’s 2022 Color of the Year, is sure to freshen up the exterior of your home. Find out why we named Evergreen Fog as one of the best Sherwin William’s ...

Stepping Stones for Garden, Yard, and More: Inspiration

Stepping stones function for way finding, creating paths through yards, gardens, or simply from one thing to another. But they can also be beautiful. Choosing a particular type of stone will inject personality into your home’s exterior. Large rounded slabs, small mismatched pieces, or rectangles placed in a pattern all say something about your style. ...

8 Mansard Roof Images with Gorgeous Exterior Designs

A mansard roof gives a building a distinctive look. Some people love this roof style, others find it challenging to work with — either way, while mansard roofs might not be super common across America, they exist in our architectural landscape! And it’s our goal at brick&batten to bring out the best in every exterior. ...

Enclosed Carport for Georgia Lake House

Karen B. purchased her lake house in Georgia mainly because she loved the lot it was situated on. She knew she wanted to update the house’s exterior, and after searching the Internet for inspiration, she found brick&batten. Karen had an idea of most of the changes she wanted to make — create an enclosed carport, ...

14 Outdoor Door Mat and Front Door Rug Designer Picks

An oft-overlooked item that can make quite a difference in making your home’s exterior look put together goes by many names: outdoor door mat, front door rug, front door mat, doormat… the list goes on. When we talk about exterior design, we use phrases like ‘first impression’ and ‘curb appeal.’ A door mat can play ...

Our Review of Toque White by Sherwin Williams

Our list of great white paint colors for exteriors grows with the addition of Toque White by Sherwin Williams. If you are looking for a way to give your home exterior a spring refresh, this is it. Toque White is an off-white color that leans towards a grey or greige, making it a solid choice ...

A-Frame House Exteriors We Love

There’s just something about an a-frame house. A-frames are both simple, with their straightforward triangular shape, and unique, because they’re fairly uncommon. Known for having large windows and tall ceilings, a-frames seem to exude cozy cabin vibes reminiscent of ski towns or wooded lakeside properties, no matter where you find them. Here, we’ve compiled a ...

8 Rooftop Deck Ideas for Outdoor Living

Creating comfortable places to gather outside has been a trend that has held strong since the start of the pandemic. Rooftop decks are one creative way to get outdoors when yard space is at a premium. Or when you want to maximize your view! In fact, we forecasted that roof decks would be a top ...