Exterior Stone and White Paint Transform Kansas Home

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Danielle B. found brick&batten on Instagram and fell in love with our designs. A few months later, she reached out to us for help updating her home in Kansas. We designed a fresh look for her house featuring exterior stone, a new color palette, and other cosmetic updates. 

Keep reading to learn more about Danielle’s transformation and see her home before, during, and after the renovation process. 

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A photo of a home with horizontal siding and a front load garage

The before

When Danielle first purchased her home 15 years ago, there were plenty of updates she wanted to make, but she knew she’d have to wait a while to implement them. When she placed her order with us, she told us she wanted to make some cosmetic changes that would help her home stand out from others in her neighborhood. She was open to changing most aspects of her exterior, including the paint colors, doors, and entry area. 

I decided to partner with brick&batten because I loved their options to tailor your selections to meet your needs. The experience was incredible. The staff was extremely helpful throughout the entire process and was always prompt in responding to all my questions.

A rendering of a home with exterior stone and white siding

The design

We provided Danielle with two color palette options for her home. The first one, pictured above, consists of Benjamin Moore’s White Dove on the new James Hardie siding and Black, also by Benjamin Moore, on the trim, front door, and garage door. We love the contrast created by the dark trim and off-white siding. 

A rendering of a home with exterior stone and neutral colored siding

The second option, above, shows the siding rendered in Sherwin Williams’ Anonymous, a warm, earthy hue with versatility and depth. The trim, front door, and garage door are rendered in Black. 

These designs also feature light exterior stone, a wood lintel over the windows and garage door, wood siding around the front door, new light fixtures, and a stone paver walkway. We also designed a covered patio area with sleek columns and a cozy seating area. 

A rendering of a home with exterior stone and white siding

Danielle used her free revision to see some subtle changes to her exterior. This design features horizontal siding instead of vertical siding, a traditional-style garage door, and a more open patio area. 

A rendering of a home with exterior stone and white siding

Our final design option for Danielle features a section of darker siding around the front door and a smaller patio with no seating area. 

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A side view of a home with exterior stone and white siding

The process

Danielle brought her brick&batten design to life with some help from a contractor and landscaper. Overall, she told us the renovation process took about 18 months to complete.

A view from the street of a home with white siding and black garage door

The actual after

Danielle opted for the lighter color palette option and a combination of elements from all our designs. She installed the light exterior stone, the black front door, wood lintels, light fixtures, and address numbers. She selected the modern garage door from our first two designs and proceeded with the smaller patio from our second revised design. 

A close-up of the entry area of a home with white siding and stone accents

When we asked what her favorite part of her updated home exterior is, Danielle initially responded, “I love it all!” before calling out the new front door, garage door, and light fixtures. 

My favorite aspect of the transformation would be the front and garage door along with the light fixtures!  Together it created a much more modern and updated look. 

A street view of a home after renovations

A transformation worth waiting for

After living there for almost two decades, Danielle’s home finally got the makeover she’d been dreaming of. Her home’s fresh new look has even inspired some neighbors to upgrade their properties. 

I absolutely love it! It is the perfect upgrade to the house I’ve lived in for over 15 years. Several of my neighbors have complimented the changes, and two recently have started some renovations of their own, which is great because it increases the property value and overall look of our neighborhood.

Exterior stone accents, new paint colors, and reimagined outdoor spaces can all transform the look of your home. We can help you visualize all these updates — and plenty more — before you commit and start making costly changes. Begin your exterior design project with brick&batten today.

Author

Britteny has worked as a professional writer and editor for more than a decade. She launched her career as a features writer in New York City, covering fashion, food & beverage, and hospitality. She has contributed to a wide range of publications, including International Business Times, Glam, Thirsty Mag, and Cardinal & Pine and has worked with famous faces such as Kate Upton and Nigel Barker throughout her career. Britteny has been covering the exterior home design industry as a writer for brick&batten for almost two years. Britteny splits her time between New York City, her home state of Michigan, and Caye Caulker, a small island off the coast of Belize in Central America. When she’s not writing or editing, Britteny can be found at the beach or in the kitchen testing out vegan recipes.