The brick&batten Blog
Tagged under: exterior design
Search
Vinyl Window Framing: A Buyer’s Guide To Window Replacement With Vinyl Windows
Vinyl window framing has become a popular window option — and for good reason. Vinyl windows are affordable, require little maintenance, and are available in all sorts of styles and colors. You can find vinyl windows on homes of all sizes and styles, from modern farmhouses and cottages to cabins and Cape Cods. We frequently ...
Transform Your Home With Vertical Siding: Ideas and Design Examples
Transforming your exterior doesn’t have to be an all-encompassing task that leads to overhauling every aspect of your home. Sometimes, elevating your curb appeal starts with switching up the siding. Our designers know all of the best ways to tap into the potential of vertical siding. From creating illusions of added height to latching on ...
Our Review of Pure White by Sherwin Williams
When it comes to updating your exterior, there’s no shade more classic than white. This tried-and-true favorite is versatile enough for any style of home, transforming farmhouses, cottages, colonials, and everything in between. But choosing the right white hue can be challenging. If you’re looking for a soft white with subtle undertones, Pure White by ...
10 Glass Front Door Ideas We Love
A glass front door is an excellent way to allow natural light into your home while simultaneously elevating your curb appeal. Beyond being the portal to your home, glass front doors serve as statement pieces that connect style and functionality. Because of their versatility and aesthetic appeal, we love using glass front doors in our ...
Limewash Paint Transforms Brick Home Exterior
Over the years, Tina S. tried to tackle all of her home interior projects on her own, piece by piece. While her DIY approach gave her the look she was after and allowed her to customize the project, it often resulted in more time and money spent than she originally intended. So when it came ...
How to Select the Best Door Awning for Your Entry
Have you ever fumbled to find the key to your front door and it suddenly started to rain? A door awning is an excellent way to shield your entrance from the elements and prevent weather-related damage to your front door. Door awnings also create a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing entrance, enhancing curb appeal. These elements ...
Our Review of Cascades by Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams’ Cascades is a dramatic, stunning color that’s sure to transform your home and turn heads. We highlighted Cascades as of the 12 best Sherwin Williams’ exterior paint colors of 2021 and have been obsessed with it ever since. We even named it one of our favorite green exterior house colors. Our lists aren’t ...
Top Home Exterior Trends of 2024: Forecasting
If you’re planning to renovate your home and are in search of ideas and inspiration, you’re in the right place. In this roundup of the top home exterior trends of 2024, we highlight design styles and elements, paint colors, and more that will be popular in the year to come. To compile this list, we ...
Our Favorite Exterior Design Trends 2023: Looking Back
It’s that time of year again to share with you our favorite exterior design trends from 2023. To compile this list, we looked back at the virtual designs we worked on this year and considered the most common client requests we received. From enhanced outdoor living to creativity with cladding, keep reading to find out ...