“People — total strangers — have yelled to us from the lake saying what a transformation this is! Even the contractor loved it.”
Ann-Marie D.
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How We Compare
The original online exterior design service. Still the best.
We pioneered online exterior design in 2017. Since then, we've designed 20,000+ home exteriors nationwide. Here's why homeowners keep choosing the original.
The original and clear leader
See how our professional design service compares.
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Online Competitors
Exterior design specialists since 2017
Landscape-first companies that added exterior as an afterthought
Exterior design from $495 – pay only for what you need
Exterior only available in $3,000+ bundles with landscape you may not need
Top brands from trusted names in siding, windows, roofing, and decor
Product selection limited to affiliate brands they earn commission from
Colors manually calibrated against real-world swatches for unbeatable accuracy
Approximate color matching, no manual verification process
Thousands of curated products and colors built over years of designing
Smaller, less mature product libraries
Design delivered in 5-10 business days
6-7 week typical timeline
Founder-led, women-owned, independent company
VC-funded or corporate-acquired, with priorities that shift
20,000+ homes designed since 2017
Newer entrants still building their portfolio
brick&batten
Online Competitors
Exterior design specialists since 2017
Landscape-first companies that added exterior as an afterthought
Exterior design from $495 – pay only for what you need
Exterior only available in $3,000+ bundles with landscape you may not need
Top brands from trusted names in siding, windows, roofing, and decor
Product selection limited to affiliate brands they earn commission from
Colors manually calibrated against real-world swatches for unbeatable accuracy
Approximate color matching, no manual verification process
Thousands of curated products and colors built over years of designing
Smaller, less mature product libraries
Design delivered in 5-10 business days
6-7 week typical timeline
Founder-led, women-owned, independent company
VC-funded or corporate-acquired, with priorities that shift
20,000+ homes designed since 2017
Newer entrants still building their portfolio
Why We're Different
Built for exterior design from day one
Several online design services limit their recommendations to affiliate brands in which they earn commission. We don't. Your design features products from top brands we trust because they're right for your home, not because we receive a kickback. Our curated library of thousands of products and colors has been built over years of designing 20,000+ exteriors.
We calibrate our colors to closely match what they look like in the real world, giving you unmatched accuracy and more confidence in your design plan. Our team manually checks every paint color against the actual colors in our system, instead of just selecting digital swatches and hoping they're right. That level of precision is the difference between a paint job you love and one you regret.
Some competitors started as landscape platforms and later added exterior as a premium upsell, often only available in expensive packages at $3,000+. At brick&batten, exterior design is our top priority. Every designer, every process, every tool we've developed is optimized for making your home's exterior beautiful. Plans start at $495.
Founded in 2017 by sisters Cassie McDowell and Alli Vaccaro, brick&batten is founder-led, women-owned, and independent. Not VC-funded or recently acquired by a corporation. We've designed over 20,000 home exteriors nationwide, with a 4.8-star rating on Houzz.
What Our Clients Say
Homeowners trust brick&batten
“The back gable that was changed has created a serene and beautiful space to listen to the birds and look at the view. It is absolutely stunning.”
Mary H.
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“We love our new front porch. We have a rear patio but facing the south it gets too hot to sit. Now we just move to the front porch which faces north and is perfect.”
Michael O.
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“I took the leap and hired B&B to redesign the front and back of the house. I absolutely loved the initial designs! I had a great experience working with the team.”
Sheri B.
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“The design is AMAZING! I feel as if the B&B design team actually read my mind and knew exactly what I had in mind. There is nothing I would change — the design is absolutely perfect.”
Melissa M.
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Julie H.
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“This was the best remodeling money we ever spent! Our consultant was exceptional to work with — immediately responsive, listened to what we were seeking, and gave us the perfect design.”
Douglas B.
See full project“The entire neighborhood has enjoyed watching the process and we have received many compliments after completion. My dog and I truly enjoy sitting out on the front porch every afternoon.”
Janet A.
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Professional exterior design starting at 5. See exactly what your home will look like before you commit.
Before: The original home
Rendering: Our design vision
After: The completed transformation