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8 Fall Color Palette Ideas That Look Good Year-Round
Choosing the right color palette for your home’s exterior can be a challenge, especially when you want to embrace the rich, warm tones of fall without limiting your home’s appeal to just one season. Fortunately, there are plenty of color combinations that capture the cozy essence of autumn while remaining stylish and inviting year-round. Read ...
How to Achieve a Boho Style Home Exterior
From French country and coastal to modern mountain and Mediterranean, the list of house styles is seemingly endless. We’ve covered a wide variety of home styles on our blog already, but we know there’s still plenty more for us to highlight. With that in mind, in this post, we’re shining the spotlight on boho style. ...
Our Review of Illusive Green by Sherwin Williams
With so many exterior paint colors available, finding the one that’s just right for your home can be daunting. That’s why we review all our tried-and-true paint colors here on our blog and share need-to-know information about each one. In this post, we’re highlighting Illusive Green by Sherwin Williams, a sophisticated shade that’s been catching ...
Home Addition Transforms Missouri Ranch
A home addition can be a tricky thing to navigate. When Angela S. decided to add a second story and a garage to her home in Missouri, she struggled to envision what the end result might look like. After discovering brick&batten on Pinterest, she chose to enlist our help. When it came to the exterior, ...
Window Trim and Siding Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior
The color palette you choose for your exterior makes a huge difference in the look and feel of your home. So when selecting the siding and window trim shades, it’s important to think carefully about each option. From all-neutral palettes to bolder pairings, there is no right or wrong combination — it’s all about choosing ...
Lap Siding Design Ideas for Your Home Exterior
When it comes to enhancing your home’s curb appeal, the right siding can make all the difference. Lap siding, with its classic lines and versatile design options, offers a perfect blend of durability and style for any exterior. This siding also features different styles and variations, making it super customizable. Whether you’re aiming for a ...
9 House Staging Tips for Your Outdoor Spaces
House staging is an important step in preparing to sell your home. While homeowners previously focused most of the effort on staging the interior of their house, in the current real estate market, that might not be enough. Today’s homebuyers have elevated expectations regarding the exterior of a home too. Functional and visually appealing outdoor ...
The Best Red, Orange & Yellow Paint Colors for Your Home Exterior
Though neutral colors like white, beige, and gray are popular options for home exteriors, there is a whole color wheel to choose from. Red, orange, and yellow paint colors are amazing — and less often utilized — options to brighten up your exterior and finish your home with something that stands out. Whether you want ...
Our Review of Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore’s Balboa Mist is a lovely light and creamy greige that can brighten an exterior without being too stark. It looks great on just about any home style because of its versatility, and it’s the perfect color if you’re on the fence between white and a deeper greige. Below, we’ll go over how we ...
