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Our Review of Raccoon Fur by Benjamin Moore
By: AmiBeloved by brick&batten designers, Raccoon Fur is an eye-catching and versatile hue with striking attributes. Benjamin Moore describes Raccoon Fur as a “slightly lighter black with an alluring hint of inky violet.” It’s a mysterious hue with tons of character. We love that it can easily play off different accent colors to achieve moody and ...
How to Achieve an Organic Modern Aesthetic for Your Home Exterior
By: BrittenyModern design is undeniably popular, and one of the most frequent requests we get from clients is that we help them modernize their existing exterior. Whether they have a farmhouse, a rustic mountain home, or a ranch, a modern exterior is at the top of many of our clients’ wish lists. And recently, we’ve seen ...
The Best Types of Siding for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Hannah WarneWhile paint color has a major impact on the look and feel of your home’s exterior, there’s another important factor that can transform your home: The type of siding you choose. From classic brick to modern metal, there are nearly endless siding options that allow you to upgrade your exterior and bring your dream home ...
Modern Mountain House Exterior Design Ideas
By: BrittenyFrom cozy cottages and cabins to Cape Cods and coastal bungalows, the list of different house styles is seemingly endless. And lately, homeowners seem to be increasingly interested in modern versions of these styles. One type of dwelling we’ve noticed clients referencing more and more is the modern mountain house. Keep reading to discover our ...
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. ...
8 Industrial House Design Ideas
By: BrittenyFrom modern cabins and cottages to A-frames and Cape Cods, types of house styles are nearly endless. Working with such a wide variety of homes is part of what makes our job so much fun. In this blog post, we highlight one style in particular: industrial. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite industrial ...
9 Small House Exteriors We Love
By: AmiMany of the homes we share here on the blog are large, some even grand. However, we have seen an uptick in the amount of design inquiries for smaller homes — and we’re excited about so many of them! Small house exteriors can be challenging to design (or redesign), but it’s certainly not impossible. Our ...
How to Modernize a Split Level Home Exterior: A Case Study in Washington
By: BrittenyHomeowners often turn to brick&batten when they need help visualizing updates to their exterior to ensure they’re making the right design choices. That was the case for Robyn L. in Washington, who had ideas about how to modernize her split level home exterior but needed some assurance she was on the right track. I had ...
13 Modern Craftsman House Exteriors We Love
By: MackenzieCraftsman-style homes are inspired by a type of architecture that was born from the Arts and Crafts movement during the mid-19th century. Characteristics include exposed rafters, gabled roofs, front porches with support columns, and wood framing. To make a craftsman home more modern, our designers have a slew of ideas that will get you inspired. ...