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The brick&batten Team’s Favorite Exterior Designs of 2023
By: BrittenyIn celebration of Thanksgiving and all the wonderful clients we’ve had the privilege of working with this past year, we’re sharing some of our team’s favorite exterior designs of 2023. This post is one of our favorites to put together year after year (you can see our 2022 roundup here) because it provides us with ...
8 Juliet Balcony Ideas
By: Hannah WarneBalconies come in many shapes and sizes. But one of the most classic styles of the balcony is also the smallest: The Juliet balcony. Named after Shakespeare’s iconic leading lady, these small-but-mighty balconies add character, natural light, and architectural interest to any home. Explore our favorite Juliet balconies to find inspiration for your own exterior. ...
9 Bay Window Ideas for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Kate SantosBay windows add charm to a home’s exterior and can break up the monotony of a flat façade. While bay windows were initially popular on Victorian homes, today, they can be seen on a wide variety of home styles. Our designers love working on homes that feature bay windows and know all the best ways to ...
Grey Stone Veneer Siding for North Carolina New Build
By: SarahLinda B. and her husband Rick reached out to us to help them with the exterior design of their new build home in North Carolina. Importantly, their golf course community’s HOA required that at least 50% of their façade was either brick or stone. “I was puzzled on how to incorporate stone into the design ...
8 Wrap Around Porch Ideas for Your Home
By: SarahWhen it comes to outdoor living, a wrap around porch is the dream of many homeowners. Covered outdoor spaces extend your livable square footage even when the weather isn’t great. They’re a wonderful place to enjoy watching a storm roll in or to bundle up when it’s cool. Porches are social, connecting you to your ...
Japandi Style and Exterior Design
By: SarahJapandi — Japanese and Scandi — combines the rustic minimalism of Japanese design with the functionality of Scandinavian style. The Japandi aesthetic emphasizes simplicity, clean lines, natural elements, and earth-tone colors. Japandi style design is a relatively new trend, but we’ve had an increasing number of clients reference it when sharing what exterior styles inspire ...
Our Favorite Year Round Front Door Wreaths
By: SarahFront doors are statement-makers. One fun and easy way to dress up your front door is with a wreath. However, switching out wreaths seasonally is not for everyone. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite year round front door wreaths that you can set and forget. It includes both faux and real options. There’s a ...
8 Inspiring Modern Cottage House Exteriors
By: SarahWhat is modern cottage style? We know that cottage-style homes are popular. But what does it mean when we add ‘modern’ to the mix? And how does this style translate to home exteriors, as opposed to an interior design aesthetic? Sometimes, it’s better to show than to tell. Read on for a handful of our ...
Designer Picks: Outdoor Pillows
By: SarahMost of us are in the thick of the glory days of outdoor living. Beautiful weather, more hours of sun, and (hopefully) some time off of work. This also means that many of us are assessing our outdoor decor. And we’re here to tell you about one of the simplest and most cost effective ways ...