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White House, Black Trim: A Combination We Love
By: MeganA white house with black trim is an American classic. And when it comes to making this palette choice for your home, the possibilities are endless. These days, there’s no such thing as a singular black shade and one solitary white shade. Instead, there are boatloads of different blacks and whites that create a stylish, ...
Our Review of Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore
By: KaraBlack may be bold, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be the perfect balance you were looking for in your home exterior update. Whether you have a traditional or modern home, Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore can add just the right amount of statement. We’ve been seeing more and more people choose black or dark ...
Our Review of Soot by Benjamin Moore
By: ClaireDark, moody hues are all the rage on home exteriors. Rich, bold shades of black and gray create an impactful statement from the street and can emphasize striking features of your home’s façade. However, diving into the dark side can be intimidating, especially with so many black paints on the market. Here at brick&batten, we ...
Our Review of Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams
By: ClaireThis just might be the year for a bold move. Embrace some excitement and try on an almost-black exterior for size. When choosing an exterior paint color, something stormy might seem too intense. Here at brick&batten, we’ve seen black exteriors in action, which is why we’ve decided to write this review of Iron Ore by ...
7 On-Trend Modern House Colors & Schemes with Photos
By: Claire7 On-Trend Modern House Colors & Schemes with Photos What better way to refresh your home than with a new coat of paint. Choosing on-trend modern house colors doesn’t have to be difficult. New color, new you! But with so many elements to the outside of your home — doors, window frames, siding — it ...
7 Tips for Using Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore on Exteriors
By: TessaIn terms of color, the word charcoal means a lot of things to different people. When some think of charcoal paint, they envision a dark gray that could almost pass for black paint. Others may think of a lighter version with cool undertones, while some imagine warm undertones. We love how Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin ...
Painting Your Home’s Exterior? What You Need to Know Before Picking Up the Brush
By: Cassie McDowellPainting Your Home’s Exterior? What You Need to Know Before Picking Up the Brush Are you painting your home’s exterior? This is what you need to know before picking up the brush. I am asked everyday what to know before you start painting. People, just like you, want to know what paint color to choose ...
Inviting Home Exterior Paint Colors
By: Cassie McDowellInviting home exterior paint colors… I’m always on the lookout for home exterior paint colors that are welcoming and inviting. There are color palettes that work on certain architecture and others that don’t. Painting your home is definitely an undertaking. That said, it’s one that you shouldn’t take lightly. It’s not like buying a bottle ...
Home Exterior Paint Colors That Work
By: Cassie McDowellAre you still looking to paint your home’s exterior but just can’t commit to a color? We get it! You need home exterior paint colors that work. Choosing exterior paint from a little paint chip, while rushing through the hardware store, is nearly impossible. Many of our brick&batten clients come to us because of this ...