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The Best Types of Siding for Your Home’s Exterior
While paint color has a major impact on the look and feel of your home’s exterior, there’s another important factor that can transform your home: The type of siding you choose. From classic brick to modern metal, there are nearly endless siding options that allow you to upgrade your exterior and bring your dream home ...
Vinyl Window Framing: A Buyer’s Guide To Window Replacement With Vinyl Windows
Vinyl window framing has 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 ...
Transform Your Home With Vertical Siding: Ideas and Design Examples
Transforming your exterior doesn’t have to be an all-encompassing task that leads to overhauling every aspect of your home. Sometimes, elevating your curb appeal starts with switching up the siding. Our designers know all of the best ways to tap into the potential of vertical siding. From creating illusions of added height to latching on ...
10 Glass Front Door Ideas We Love
A glass front door is an excellent way to allow natural light into your home while simultaneously elevating your curb appeal. Beyond being the portal to your home, glass front doors serve as statement pieces that connect style and functionality. Because of their versatility and aesthetic appeal, we love using glass front doors in our ...
How to Select the Best Door Awning for Your Entry
Have you ever fumbled to find the key to your front door and it suddenly started to rain? A door awning is an excellent way to shield your entrance from the elements and prevent weather-related damage to your front door. Door awnings also create a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing entrance, enhancing curb appeal. These elements ...
10 Gorgeous Houses With Courtyards
Courtyards give homeowners their very own outdoor oasis, while intentionally filling space in a yard. Because they’re framed by walls — either partially or fully enclosed — but have no roof, courtyards often feel like an outdoor room and offer a comfortable place to gather. Courtyards are highly versatile too. You can decorate them simply ...
8 Juliet Balcony Ideas
Balconies come in many shapes and sizes. But one of the most classic styles of the balcony is also the smallest: The Juliet balcony. Named after Shakespeare’s iconic leading lady, these small-but-mighty balconies add character, natural light, and architectural interest to any home. Explore our favorite Juliet balconies to find inspiration for your own exterior. ...
10 Wall Cladding Combination Ideas for Your Home’s Exterior
From vinyl siding to cultured stone, there are so many exterior wall cladding options to choose from. And the choice is not always one-note. You might want to switch up your cladding to highlight a certain section of your home. Or maybe you gravitate toward designs with a multi-dimensional approach. At brick&batten, our designers know ...
8 Homes with Quoins We Love
Quoins are often structural, providing additional strength for the walls of a building. But they can also be decorative and make a home’s exterior more aesthetically pleasing. If your home has quoins or you’re considering incorporating them into your exterior design, keep reading to see some of our favorite homes with quoins. READY TO ACHIEVE ...