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Swipe Right on These Exterior Paint Colors for Staged-to-Sell Homes in 2025
By: AmiWe’re sharing all our insight on home staging and paint trends to help you prepare your home for a competitive market. First impressions are everything and one of the easiest ways to make a lasting impact is a great exterior paint color. The right color on your home can significantly influence buyers and maximize curb ...
Outdoor Lighting Ideas with Visual Comfort
By: AmiIt’s the season of giving, and we’re giving you outdoor lighting ideas for your home! Exterior lighting does more than just brighten your façade; it transforms it into an inviting retreat that sets the tone for your entire property. Visual Comfort’s popular collection of lighting balances functionality with style. Each piece adds a perfect touch ...
Covered Patios That Beautify Your Outdoor Living Space
By: AmiCovered patios offer the perfect blend of style and functionality, creating an outdoor oasis that complements your home. These spaces not only extend your living area but also offer a haven for relaxation, entertaining, and making memories, rain or shine. Covered patios can easily become a natural, inviting extension of your home’s interior. Here’s how ...
Real Estate Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade
By: AmiIn recent years, real estate trends have seen a shift towards innovative, sustainable designs and outdoor centered spaces. As a result, these trends are not only enhancing curb appeal, but also increasing home value. As we look to the future, ever-evolving preferences and home features continue to reshape the way home looks, feels, and functions ...
Mixing Textures for a Unique and Stylish Home Exterior
By: Hannah WarneWhile mixing textures on your home exterior may seem intimidating, it’s the perfect way to reflect your style. From blending classics like stone and brick to creating an innovative combination that’s all your own, there are limitless ways you can combine siding styles and accents to create a look that’s unique to your home. Read ...
7 Sustainable Home Design Materials for Your Exterior
By: Hannah WarneInterested in overhauling your home’s exterior, but worried about the impact on the planet? Luckily, many materials help make sustainable home design possible. From centuries-old materials like brick and terracotta to more modern alternatives like recycled steel or glass, discover the top sustainable materials you can incorporate into your home exterior transformation. At brick&batten, our ...
Design with Glass to Create a Modern Exterior Look
By: Hannah WarneGlass is a versatile, sustainable, beautiful material for home exteriors. While most homes already use glass in one way or another, choosing to design with glass strategically and creatively can give your home a more modern, unique look and feel. From adding larger windows to incorporating glass doors — or using glass together in multiple ...
Energy-Efficient Exteriors with Smart Home Innovations
By: AmiAs homeowners continue to embrace sustainable living, the focus on energy-efficient exteriors has never been more relevant. By incorporating smart home innovations, you can create an outdoor space that is not only environmentally friendly, but also convenient and modern. From automated lighting and irrigation systems, to smart pool monitors and solar power features, these advanced ...
Outdoor Fireplaces That Transform Your Backyard into a Cozy Retreat
By: AmiTis the season for outdoor fireplaces! Some of us are starting to feel a slight chill in the air, and some of us probably need to wait a bit longer. Either way, what better way to enjoy crisp weather than next to a gorgeous exterior fireplace? Without a doubt, they are a striking focal point ...