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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 ...
10 Modern Garage Door Examples That Are On-Trend in 2021
By: SarahThese on-trend modern garage door examples are here to inspire you not to overlook this important design element. It’s easy to forget about your garage when considering how to update your home’s exterior design. So many of us think of our garages as merely a place to keep our car and/or store stuff. It’s common ...
Simple Tricks to Make Your Mailbox More Inviting
By: Allison VaccaroWant to make your mailbox more inviting? There are few simple tricks to make your box the talk of the neighborhood… so let’s get into it. Mailboxes come in lots of different sizes and designs. From mid-century to traditional, not every mailbox is right for every house. Creating a mailbox that coordinates with your home’s ...
Avoid Pitfalls: Turn Your Blueprints Into a Virtual Design
By: Steven RecordsIt’s time to avoid pitfalls and turn your blueprints into a virtual design. If you are in the planning stages of building your new home, you probably wish you had a partner in design to confirm the choices you are making are the best for your home’s exterior. You probably also wish there was a ...
2019 Top 4 Exterior White and Off-White Paint Colors
By: Allison VaccaroOur brick&batten designers have come up with our 2019, top 4 favorite exterior white and off-white paint colors. While there are a million whites, not all will work on every home. Style, sunlight, direction of the house and other fixed elements play a crucial role in the way we see and interpret color. However, here at ...
6 Farmhouse Paint Colors with a Modern Twist
By: Allison VaccaroFarmhouses come in all colors! We get asked all the time…”What color should I paint my modern farmhouse?” We are going to share with you some winners that are tried and tested when it comes to Modern Farmhouses. Now, each color brings something different to the table…some bring warmth, some bring drama, some are cool, ...
4 Exterior Home Improvements that Increase Resale Value for 2019
By: Allison VaccaroCurb appeal is king when it comes to resale value. That means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition to avoid leaving money on the table in a sale. By the numbers, 80% of prospective buyers say a homes’ curb appeal is an important (if not the most important) factor in their buying decisions. Even ...
Boost Curb Appeal with Paint
By: Allison VaccaroChoosing exterior paint can be extremely difficult…especially since the streetscape can be affected by one poorly painted house. This can be daunting as you know your neighbors are watching and hoping you have good taste. Choosing colors that are boring, and your house may seem flat and featureless. But if you go too bold with ...
Satin, Eggshell, Flat, Semi-Gloss…What’s the dealio?
By: Allison VaccaroSo if picking an exterior paint color wasn’t hard enough, allow me to complicate things a bit further. The sheen CAN AND WILL affect color. What, you say?? This is getting ridiculous… yeah… yeah it is. We want to give you some recommended finishes depending on what you are painting on your home’s exterior… so ...