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White-Painted Brick House: Before & After
By: SarahIf you’re looking for white-painted brick house inspiration, there’s no better place to start than with someone who’s already made the leap. Pam in Austin, Texas, got her brick&batten design in July 2021 and recently reached out to us with photos of her updated exterior. Read on for her story! From white brick houses to ...
16 White Brick House Ideas
By: KaraAt brick&batten, we have been giving recommendations about painting brick homes for years. Not everyone is a fan, which we get, but painting your brick façade can be a budget-friendly way to make a major exterior upgrade. In particular, the white brick house has been trending for years and remains popular with our clients and ...
Modern Farmhouse Exterior: Paint Colors & Design Elements That Work
By: SarahSome trend-spotters are saying the modern farmhouse exterior is on its way out, and while a few farmhouse design elements have become passé, on the whole we disagree. Of course part of what’s behind this trend’s staying power is the fact that farmhouses have been around for centuries. The style evokes the feeling of no-fuss ...
White House, Black Trim: A Combination We Love
By: MeganA white house with black trim is an American classic. And when it comes to making this palette choice for your home, the possibilities are endless. These days, there’s no such thing as a singular black shade and one solitary white shade. Instead, there are boatloads of different blacks and whites that create a stylish, ...
Our Review of Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore
By: RachelPale Oak by Benjamin Moore is rapidly becoming one of our favorite neutral exterior paint colors. This elegant hue lends itself to a number of different design styles. Its flexibility is probably what makes it one of Benjamin Moore’s top paint colors! Pale Oak is a taupe/greige shade with a warm tone that makes for ...
9 Stunning Off-White Exterior Paint Colors Our Designers Love and Why
By: KaraWhite can be an intimidating home exterior paint color to pick because it’s the most reflective of all colors. This means it picks up colors in the environment well and changes its look depending on the time of day, accent features, or environment. To take the guesswork out, we are sharing our top nine picks ...
Our Review of Simply White by Benjamin Moore
By: ClaireFew home exterior paint colors are as transformative and as versatile as a crisp, fresh white. It’s part of the reason Benjamin Moore’s Simply White paint was named color of the year in 2016 — and has remained one of the brand’s top sellers ever since. Whether it’s coating your whole house or used sparingly ...
10 Brick and Paint Color Combos We Just Love
By: TessaWe are big fans of painting brick. However, natural brick also looks stunning with the right paint choices on trim, siding, and soffits. Here we’re sharing inspiring home exterior brick and paint color combos with both painted and unpainted brick. These exterior home designs have won the hearts of our designers and clients alike. Painting ...
Our Review of Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahAlabaster by Sherwin Williams is a soft, warm off-white that our designers love for its versatility. It was named the 2016 Sherwin Williams color of the year, as a nod to “personal solace and revival” – an understated, soothing, peaceful color. But it’s far from trendy. It has staying power and has been a bestseller ...