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An Honest 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 ...
An Honest Review of Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams
By: ClaireThis just might be the year for a bold move. Embrace some excitement and try on an almost-black exterior for size. When choosing an exterior paint color, something stormy might seem too intense. Here at brick&batten, we’ve seen black exteriors in action, which is why we’ve decided to write an honest review of Iron Ore ...
Exterior Paint Color of the Year 2021
By: ClaireBenjamin Moore, Seapearl, has been chosen as our top pick for 2021. When it comes to choosing a color for your home’s exterior, your options can feel endless. The color you paint your home can set the tone for your whole exterior design — not to mention it can seriously impact your curb appeal. At ...
An Honest Review of Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore
By: ClaireShades of gray have been a trendy look for the past few years, and a fresh coat of paint in a deep, moody gray can instantly update your home exterior. That’s why we’ve decided to take a look at Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal. This popular shade is gracing home facades of all sizes and styles. ...
21 Painted Houses to Inspire You in 2021
By: Steven RecordsPainting your home’s exterior can definitely feel like a big commitment; however, with the right paint, it’s a game changer for curb appeal. We’ve found 21 painted houses to get you inspired to grab a paint brush! As you will see in these home transformations, the end result can be absolutely spectacular. We created this ...
The Definitive Guide to Painting Your Home’s Exterior
By: TessaDepending on the size of your home, an exterior paint project can be an ambitious, yet manageable project. Whether you are wanting help with choosing the right paint colors so you can delegate the task to a contractor, or you need guidance on the entire painting process from swatches to brush, we’ve created this definitive ...
15 Exterior Paint Colors That Are On-Trend for 2021
By: TessaLike many of you, we’ve been busier than ever thinking about home improvements. So as early as spring 2020, we already began researching and dreaming up plans for next year’s virtual exterior redesigns. Part of the design process includes trend forecasting. While we can’t really see into the future, we’ve been in the business long ...
Behr vs. Valspar: Which is Better?
By: TessaTeam Behr vs. team Valspar: Which is better? It’s a pretty heated debate in the exterior design world. But we’ll just cut to the chase on our opinion pretty quickly. The best one depends on your project circumstances and goals. If you’re hoping to up your home’s curb appeal game, it’s certainly smart to do ...
16 BEST Paint Colors for Your Home’s Exterior in 2020
By: Cassie McDowellAt brick&batten we have curated 16 of the best paint colors for your home’s exterior in 2020. Painting your home’s exterior can be quite a task… but if done correctly it can elevate your curb appeal without cutting into walls or backing a huge dumpster into your driveway for months! What I mean by done ...
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