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6 Farmhouse Paint Colors with a Modern Twist
By: Allison VaccaroFarmhouses come in all colors! We get asked all the time…”What color should I paint my modern farmhouse?” We are going to share with you some winners that are tried and tested when it comes to Modern Farmhouses. Now, each color brings something different to the table…some bring warmth, some bring drama, some are cool, ...
5 Exterior Home Improvements that Increase Resale Value for 2019
By: Allison VaccaroCurb appeal is king when it comes to resale value. That means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition to avoid leaving money on the table in a sale. By the numbers, 80% of prospective buyers say a homes’ curb appeal is an important (if not the most important) factor in their buying decisions. Even ...
Why YOU Should Use an Exterior Designer
By: Cassie McDowellGreat spaces don’t happen by accident! They are carefully explored, planned, and designed by professionals. Hiring a home exterior designer is a smart decision. Your home is your largest investment, so it’s time to make your home the best it can be! Maybe you need a partner because you have no idea where to even ...
Prepare for 2019: 6 Exterior Design Trends on the Way OUT
By: Cassie McDowellNOW is an excellent time to do some home exterior improvements; however, be sure you’re doing improvements that add value to your greatest investment. Don’t fall victim to these home exterior design trends that are on the way OUT! 1. WIMPY COLUMNS: Small wimpy columns are way OUT! They don’t look as though they ...
2019 Exterior Paint Favorites from the Benjamin Moore Palette
By: Allison VaccaroMore than any other forecast that comes out when it comes to color, brick&batten mainly relies on the manufacturers to predict what will be on trend in the coming months and years. They have the most knowledge when it comes to tools/information to predict what colors we will gravitate toward next. We are always blown ...
Boost Curb Appeal with Paint
By: Allison VaccaroChoosing exterior paint can be extremely difficult…especially since the streetscape can be affected by one poorly painted house. This can be daunting as you know your neighbors are watching and hoping you have good taste. Choosing colors that are boring, and your house may seem flat and featureless. But if you go too bold with ...
Paint Color as the Ultimate Change Maker
By: Allison VaccaroColor is the ultimate change maker. Picking exterior paint color requires some foresight and planning. It’s not as easy as seeing a house you love and copying it because every house is different. We use undertones and fixed elements when we help choose color for a brick&batten client. Sound easy? Hardly. Each project brings something ...
3 Reasons Why Painting in the Fall is a Smart Play
By: Allison VaccaroThinking about painting your home’s exterior this Fall? To exterior designers like brick&batten, Fall can be the best time to paint the exterior of your house. Late spring and summer are classic exterior painting months as precipitation is low and warm temperatures. But how late into Fall or possibly Winter can you take your outdoor ...
Satin, Eggshell, Flat, Semi-Gloss…What’s the dealio?
By: Allison VaccaroSo if picking an exterior paint color wasn’t hard enough, allow me to complicate things a bit further. The sheen CAN AND WILL affect color. What you say?? This is getting ridiculous…yeah…yeah it is. We want to give you some recommended finishes depending on what you are painting on your home’s exterior…so here goes! ...