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8 Apartment Aesthetic Updates We Recommend for Exteriors
By: Cassie McDowellSimilar to how homeowners often update their house’s exterior before selling it to attract buyers, it’s important to consider your apartment aesthetic. Simple updates can help catch the eye of potential renters and keep current tenants happy. From changing the exterior paint color to modernizing the entryway, there are countless ways you can improve your ...
8 Carport Ideas Visualized
By: SarahLooking for carport ideas that will work with your overall exterior design? Our cofounder Allison Vaccaro recently chatted with U.S. News and World Report‘s real estate team about what homeowners can do to spruce up their carports. The conversation inspired us to pull together a bunch of our carport visualizations for you all to enjoy. ...
The brick&batten Exterior Design Dictionary
By: SarahIf you start dipping your toe in the world of exterior design, you might become overwhelmed by all of the new vocabulary you come across. What’s the difference between cladding and siding, or muntin and mullion? What about a bay window, box window, and bow window? We’re here to help. To start, we created ...
Our Favorite Home Exterior Trends of 2022
By: SarahThis roundup of our favorite home exterior design trends for 2022 includes both massive design elements and small changes you could tackle in a weekend. We looked back on the top trends of this past year, and, from there, our expert exterior designers considered the updates we plan to recommend more frequently moving forward. Below ...
The brick&batten Team’s Favorite Exterior Designs of 2021
By: SarahIn honor of Thanksgiving, we’re sharing some of our team’s favorite exterior designs for homes of 2021. We’re always grateful to our clients for trusting us to partner with them on making their exterior dreams a reality. The before & afters below represent some of the homes and business designs we’re most proud of so ...
Our Favorite Home Exterior Trends 2021: Looking Back
By: SarahAs we look toward the end of the year, we’re reflecting on the top home exterior trends 2021 brought to the forefront. This is something we’re asked about frequently, and, earlier this fall, our co-founder Allison even spoke on a Salt Lake City TV segment about current exterior design trends. So we decided to round ...
12 Curb Appeal Tips from the brick&batten Pros in 2021
By: TessaWhether you’re aware of it or not, your home’s exterior speaks to your community. It expresses your personality to your neighbors and can make a good first impression on potential buyers. Whether you’re wanting to stay in your current home until retirement or you’re prepping it to sell, making improvements can be as simple or ...
James Hardie Siding (Hardie Board) 2021 Buyers’ Guide
By: MeganWe all want our home’s siding to help the property come alive. Luckily, James Hardie siding is a tremendous home exterior material that makes any space a vibrant, colorful asset to the neighborhood. If you’re interested in Hardie Board siding, our team at brick&batten is ready to help you make the leap. Our designers love ...
16 Stunning Porch Awnings with Before & After Photos
By: SarahWe’re big fans of outdoor living here at brick&batten. One of the best ways to get some outdoor livable square footage for you and your family to enjoy is to add a porch awning to your home’s exterior design. Porch awning updates can range from simple and straightforward to structural and statement. They can be ...