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Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior With These 5 House Number Rules
By: Cassie McDowellWe have found five rules of address numbers that will make you want to change yours today. House numbers are becoming quite a thing in home exterior design. They can add style to your home exterior. It’s such an inexpensive and interesting way to add to your home’s appeal. With millions of options in color, ...
Pool House and Lounge Area Design Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining in 2024
By: BrittenyIf you have a pool or plan to build one, you might also be considering a pool house or lounge area. Pool houses are often to used to store towels and equipment, but they can be more elaborate too. Some homeowners add a bathroom to their pool house, and others turn them into outdoor entertainment ...
Vinyl Window Framing: A Buyer’s Guide To Window Replacement With Vinyl Windows
By: BrittenyVinyl window frames have become a popular window option — and for good reason. Vinyl windows are affordable, require little maintenance, and are available in all sorts of styles and colors. You can find vinyl windows on homes of all sizes and styles, from modern farmhouses and cottages to cabins and Cape Cods. We frequently ...
18 Front Door Ideas That Will Make Your Home Stand Out in 2024
By: ClaireYour front door is your first opportunity to set the tone for your home’s style and personality. Updating it is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make a big impact on your home’s exterior design. Here at brick&batten, our virtual exterior designers use doors in every shape, style, and color to boost curb ...
Fire Pit Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space in 2024
By: MackenzieLooking to add (literal) warmth and ambiance to your outdoor space? A fire pit can transform your backyard into a cozy retreat, perfect for gatherings with friends and family or peaceful evenings under the stars. Whether you prefer a sleek modern design or a rustic look with natural stones, there are endless fire pit ideas ...
Small Backyard Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space
By: MackenzieYou don’t need a sprawling space with an abundance of acreage to have a breathtaking backyard. If you want to amplify a smaller yard, there are plenty of ways to intentionally fill your space. After all, your outdoor areas are there for you to enjoy. From adding functional design elements to using different textures and ...
Front Porch Columns: Ideas and Design Inspiration to Transform Your Exterior
By: MackenzieTransforming your home’s exterior can be as simple as adding or reimagining the role of your front porch columns. These architectural elements are a key feature that can redefine the entire look of your façade and functionality of your porch. From classic styles to modern designs, front porch columns offer a myriad of possibilities to ...
7 Picture Window Exterior Design Ideas
By: Hannah WarneWhen you start contemplating updates to your home’s exterior, the first things that come to mind are probably big-ticket items like paint color palettes, siding styles, and landscape design. But there is another, often-overlooked design detail that can make a major impact on your home: Windows, or more specifically, picture windows. Incorporating a picture window ...
Transform Your Home Exterior with Metal Siding: Tips and Design Examples
By: BrittenyFrom fiber cement and vinyl to engineered wood and stucco, there’s a seemingly endless list of types of siding available for home exteriors. Metal siding is becoming increasingly popular, and we use it in our designs quite often. In this post, we share the benefits of metal siding and demonstrate how it can be utilized ...