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Suburban House Exterior Update in Illinois
By: BrittenySometimes homeowners come to us because they’re unhappy with their home’s exterior but aren’t sure how to fix it and want us to make recommendations. Others, like Kevin M., have ideas about what changes they want to make and seek our help visualizing them to ensure they’re making the right choices. We … wanted to ...
10 Homes with Beautiful Wood Shutters
By: BrittenyShutters were originally made to keep out bad weather, animals, and noise. But today, shutters can simply be decorative and are often used to add interest, texture, or color to a home’s exterior. Shutters come in a variety of styles and colors and can be made from a wide range of materials. In this post, ...
Black Shutters: When & Why They Work
By: RachelBlack shutters have been around for centuries. In the mid-1800s, dark paint colors on shutters were common for both Gothic Revival and Italianate-style homes. Dark shutters matched the color of the sash creating a cohesive look for open windows. By the 20th century, many homes displayed black shutters against brick facades to provide contrast. Today, ...
12 Best Exterior Window Shutter Colors
By: RachelDeciding on new window shutter colors is one of those choices that can seem simple in the moment. However, shutters have the power to greatly impact your home’s entire exterior design. For one thing, certain colors lend themselves to different design styles. With so many elements to consider when finding the right fit, the choice ...
7 Shutter Styles That Work on (Almost) Any Home
By: TessaShutters are a pretty hot topic around here at brick&batten. Just to sum it up, we are big fans of shutters when they are done right. But in all honesty, some homes look better without shutters, and a poor shutter choice can make a home look like an eye sore. While getting personalized design advice ...
Front Door and Shutter Color Combos That Just Work
By: TessaLet’s talk color. Of course, we all have our favorites and therefore or own biases. Before we could even do simple math, we were encouraged to name our favorite color. And some of us have engrained it into our identity, filling our homes and wardrobes with all things teal, red, or purple. But when it ...
Everything You Need to Know About Shutters
By: Cassie McDowellAre you thinking shutters? Be sure you have everything you need to know about shutters before making a decision that could make or break your home’s appearance from the street. Generally, I think people can look at their home (or neighbor’s home) and know something isn’t quite right. You may not know what it is, ...
2019 Home Exterior Color Palettes to Love
By: Cassie McDowellOur 2019 home exterior color palettes to love: 2019 has proved to be a year of exciting color palettes which focus on darker shades, blues, and varying whites. We’ve put together a few of our tried and true paint combinations to share with you. Stop searching through paint samples and picking up those annoying chips ...
12 Tips for Home Exterior Design in 2019
By: Cassie McDowell12 Tips for Home Exterior Design in 2019 We have cultivated some projects and come up with 12 tips to help with your house exterior design. A beautiful house exterior is just as important, if not more important, than a beautiful interior. Maybe it’s time to show your house some love with simple changes that ...
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