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Faux Copper Gutters: A High-End Look for Less
By: Cassie McDowellUpdated June 28, 2024 We love copper gutters and use them in our virtual home designs all the time. They’re durable, unique, and create a striking aesthetic. But they can be expensive and aren’t always within our clients’ budgets. The great news is you can still get the beautiful look of real copper gutters without ...
How to Achieve an Organic Modern Aesthetic for Your Home Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellModern home 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 ...
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 ...
5 Tips for Testing Home Exterior Paint Colors
By: Cassie McDowellWhen you’re painting your home’s exterior, testing paint colors is a must! That’s why we compiled these 5 tips for testing home exterior paint colors. Even with a brick&batten design and your suggested paint colors in hand, we ALWAYS recommend testing in your environment. There are so many factors that change the way paint color ...
Gable Brackets, Wood Corbels, Beams, and More: Barron Designs
By: SarahWhen we say we’re all about the details of exterior design here at brick&batten, we’re talking about a whole host of different design elements. One of the categories that falls under this massive umbrella of ‘design elements’ is architectural products. These include gable brackets, wood corbels, column wraps, and the like. Unlike the addition of ...
Solutions for Woodpecker Damage to Your House
By: Cassie McDowellYour home is an investment, and any damage to it — interior or exterior — can wreak havoc on your stress levels and bank account. Woodpecker damage to a house can be a particularly frustrating problem for homeowners because, if not addressed, it can get progressively worse. The good news is there are several ways ...
17 Front Porch Lighting Ideas
By: SarahIf you’re on the hunt for front porch lighting ideas, the expert exterior designers at brick&batten have you covered. We’ve rounded up our favorite lighting options — including sconces, lanterns, and a go-to porch pendant — in the list below. There’s something for just about every front porch set up and design style in this ...
Inspirational Curb Appeal for Commercial Properties
By: SarahBottom line: investing in commercial curb appeal is worth it. The ROI is there, plus it does wonders for your brand and the community’s perception of your business. The majority of our clients are homeowners, but we also work with commercial property owners regularly. These projects bring their own particular design challenges — a car ...
10 House Skirting Ideas
By: AmiHouse skirting may not be the most talked about exterior design element, but it is important! A home’s entire color palette could be based on the choice of house skirting. Multi-colored stone, wood paneling, corrugated metal, and lots of different colored brick are all options. Keep reading to learn from our application ideas, unique material ...