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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 ...
17 Gorgeous Late-Summer & Fall Flowers to Liven Your Landscaping
By: TessaContrary to popular belief, spring and summer don’t get all the fun when it comes to beautiful blooms. With some strategic plant choices, you can have your garden beds flourishing during three out of the four seasons. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite late-summer & fall flowers to liven your landscaping. We know that ...
15 Colorful Fall-Blooming Perennial Flowers We Love
By: TessaWhat’s better than blooming flowers in your front yard? Flowers that bloom again year after year in your front yard. Yup — we’re talking about perennials, which are nature’s gifts that just keep on giving. While most flowering perennials make their debut in the spring and summer, there are plenty that grace us with their ...
Screened-In or Not: Porch Ideas You Wish You Thought Of
By: TessaScreened-in or not, these are porch ideas you wish you thought of. Screened-in porches have many benefits. You get to enjoy the sense of being outside without dealing with pesky bugs that aren’t afraid of your citronella candle. That said, some people opt to open up their screen and create more of an outdoor space. ...
40 Front Porch Ideas for Every Style and Season
By: TessaWe believe your front porch should be an extension of your house and speak to your personality. Porch decorations go far beyond a front door wreath. A porch is a place you can get creative with comfortable furniture or porch swings, potted plants, and address numbers. Porch accessories are easy to swap out and change ...
12 Small Front Porch Ideas That Make a Big Difference
By: TessaSmall front porches can be just as impactful as large front porches when it comes to stepping up curb appeal game. Learn how to get the most out of these architectural elements with our favorite small front porch ideas. At brick&batten, we know how to make the most out of a small porch situation. We’ll ...
8 Front Porch Railing Ideas That Designers Recommend
By: TessaAs exterior designers, we like to think of a front porch as a little bonus room. We put a lot of effort into making it relaxing and welcoming with elements that work well together. Aside from home color, the porch is one of the first features people notice when viewing a house. So whether you’re ...
9 Ways to Master Container Gardening
By: Cassie McDowellContainer gardening is a great way to enhance your curb appeal and life without a landscape design or a large garden space. We’ve come up with 9 ways to master container gardening. If you’re limited to a small yard, home balcony, or minimal sunshine then container gardening may be the best bet for you! Not ...
5 Landscape Ideas To Make Any Home Stand Out
By: TessaAt brick&batten, we’ve been in the virtual redesign game for quite a while now. This means we’ve got some secret landscape ideas up our sleeves to make any home stand out… and we’ve decided to spill a few. So if you’ve hit a wall with your plans and you’re lacking inspiration, this one is for ...