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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 ...
Our 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 this review of Iron Ore by ...
Exterior Paint Color of the Year 2021
By: ClaireBenjamin Moore’s 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 ...
Our 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. ...
13 Exterior House Colors That Buyers Want
By: TessaMaybe you’re getting ready to bid your home farewell or perhaps you’re flipping a home for resale. In both these situations, you’ve must make choices with buyers in mind. A home’s exterior color is super important to those in the market for a home because although they can change, it’s a hassle upon moving into ...
2021 Exterior Paint Favorites from Benjamin Moore
By: TessaPainting a home’s exterior is a big undertaking, but it’s one that is worth it. Our exterior designers often argue that changing a home’s color can make one of the biggest impacts on curb appeal. So it should come as no surprise that choosing a good color and quality paint brand is key, and there ...
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 ...
7 Tips for Using Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore on Exteriors
By: TessaIn terms of color, the word charcoal means a lot of things to different people. When some think of charcoal paint, they envision a dark gray that could almost pass for black paint. Others may think of a lighter version with cool undertones, while some imagine warm undertones. We love how Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin ...
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 ...