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10 Modern Gutter Styles & Downspouts That Are Just Beautiful
Gutters and downspouts aren’t just a necessary part of a home’s weatherproofing, they can also set the tone for your exterior design. Gutters collect the water, while downspouts divert water away from your home’s foundation, reducing the risk of flooding, leaks, mold and erosion. Although all gutters serve the same functional purpose, they come in ...
A Holiday Gift Idea for Homeowners Ready for a Makeover
In 2020, many shoppers are starting their holiday shopping earlier than ever. So chances are, you are already wondering what would be the perfect holiday gift idea. While jewelry, candles, new electronics, clothes, and books are all good bets to put on your wish list. You may be looking at your home and thinking it ...
How to Build a House — A Full Guide Through the Process
Are you looking for information on how to build a house? When you picture your dream home, you probably know what you want it to look like. Does it have large windows that bathe your rooms in light? Is it in a kid-friendly neighborhood with tall trees? Maybe there’s an art studio or workout room. ...
Transitional-Style Home Exteriors Inspired by Studio McGee
We have a serious design crush on Studio McGee. Judging by the fact that the company now has its very own Target line and a Netflix series, it’s evident that a cult following is forming around the business. Maybe it’s their perfect blend of old-meets-new or straight lines and organic curved lines. Perhaps it’s how ...
21 Predictions for 2021 in Exterior Home Design
As professional exterior designers, at brick&batten spend countless hours skimming home design magazines, researching, talking, traveling, and learning about what is heading our way in 2021 exterior home design. It has given us the ability to make pretty accurate predictions for 2021 in exterior home design trends. Here are some looks we expect to see ...
10 Must-Know Exterior Home Design Trends for 2021
If you’re putting time and money into an exterior redesign, you want it to look updated. While many homeowners desire a trendy curb appearance, they often don’t want the details to fall out of style within the next few years. This takes a delicate balance, but as expert virtual exterior designers who’ve designed thousands of ...
How to Transform Your Home With Windows and Doors
How to Transform Your Home With Windows and Doors When a reputable company, such as Marvin, asks to interview you for their blog, you say YES! See what Marvin has to say and why the correct windows and doors are huge for curb appeal. Two sisters are helping homeowners transform their current house into the ...
Everything You Need to Know About Shutters
Are you thinking shutters? Be sure you have everything you need to know about shutters before making a decision that could make or break your home’s appearance from the street. Generally, I think people can look at their home (or neighbor’s home) and know something isn’t quite right. You may not know what it is, ...
15 of Our Favorite Home Makeovers for 2020
15 of Our Favorite Home Makeovers for 2020 Home makeovers, for us house junkies, are so exciting to see! We love every house we design; however, I’ve come up with 15 of my favorite home makeovers. Sometimes it’s paint and other times it’s a gable or added porch. Whatever the change, it’s always fun ...