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12 Best Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Colors 2021
By: SarahAfter all that we collectively weathered in 2020, the Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors trending this year reflect a renewed interest in our homes as both a place of respite and a way to express ourselves. Many of the popular paint colors we’re seeing for home exteriors fall into the “natural” realm. This can mean ...
Our Review of Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahAlabaster by Sherwin Williams is a soft, warm off-white that our designers love for its versatility. It was named the 2016 Sherwin Williams color of the year, as a nod to “personal solace and revival” – an understated, soothing, peaceful color. But it’s far from trendy. It has staying power and has been a bestseller ...
14 Charming Colonial-Style Houses with Photos & Ideas
By: TessaAmerican colonial architecture dates all the way back to the Mayflower. We’re talking the 1600s here! Centuries later, it’s still a style modern architects draw inspiration from. Architectural historians typically characterize colonial-style homes by their symmetry, centered door, and rectangular shape. Of course, colonial architecture has really evolved over time, and there are so many ...
The Complete Guide to Installing Gutters Like A Pro
By: ClaireWhen you envision the exterior of your dream home, water dispersal is probably the last thing on your mind. However, gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage, and they can be an eye-catching design element, too. If your home refresh includes a new gutter system, you can easily tackle the ...
8 Backyard Makeovers That Are Just Stunning
By: TessaThere’s no arguing that backyards are meaningful places. So many childhood memories develop between the fences, and everyone loves a good chat with friends under some twinkle lights. As much as our exterior designers love enhancing curb appeal, there’s something extra special about drafting up beautiful back-of-home plans. We’ve curated a list of eight stunning ...
9 Lovely Exterior Design Ideas & Photos for the Back of Your Home
By: TessaWhile neighbors and strangers see your home’s curb appeal, it’s your friends and family who admire your home’s back exterior. As experts in home exterior design, we believe you and the people closest to you deserve a stunning view to take in during intimate gatherings. Check out these 9 lovely exterior design ideas and photos for ...
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 ...
15 BEST Exterior Paint Colors for Your Home in 2021
By: Steven RecordsFinally, 2021 has arrived and with it, new trends in exterior home design that we can’t wait to share with you. Here, we will be diving into one of our favorite topics, exterior paint colors. We have named the 15 best exterior paint colors for your home in 2021. Read on, as we reveal brick&batten’s ...
Top 10 Exterior Home Design Trends You Must Know for 2021
By: ClaireTop 10 Exterior Home Design Trends You Must Know for 2021 Heading into a new year, our taste in home design is getting a little refresh, too. Whether it’s a new way of living in our spaces or bright ideas for a visual refresh, these exterior home design trends are at the forefront of 2021. ...