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VIRTUAL EXTERIOR DESIGN. Make over your curb appeal without any structural changes. Looking to cosmetically update your home's exterior?

Maximize your home's potential through a brick&batten virtual exterior design. Let us help you add tremendous value to your largest investment, your home. brick&batten is your home exterior design partner. You will receive a photoshopped rendering of your home's new, updated design to be carried out at your leisure. Whether you are looking to sell, or stay forever, create a lasting FIRST IMPRESSION.

06/04/2026

You don't need a full exterior makeover to make your home feel completely different.

Sometimes, all it takes is the right accent color.

We're seeing homeowners move beyond safe, predictable choices and use color intentionally—highlighting architectural details, creating contrast, and adding personality without overwhelming the home.

Here are a few exterior accent colors we're loving right now:

🌿 Deep Olive Green: timeless, sophisticated, and surprisingly versatile

⚫ Moody Charcoal: modern contrast that feels elevated, not trendy

🧡 Warm Terracotta: earthy warmth with serious curb appeal

💙 Dusty Blue: classic color that never feels dated

🖤 Rich Black: bold architectural definition that works on almost any style

The best accent colors don't just add color.

They draw your eye to the details that make a home memorable.

Which one would you choose for your exterior?

05/27/2026

Your home’s first showing doesn’t happen at the driveway anymore.

It happens on a screen.

Buyers are scrolling through dozens of listings in minutes, and whether they realize it or not, they’re making emotional decisions almost instantly. A home that feels intentional gets saved. Shared. Remembered.

A home that feels flat or generic? It disappears.

That’s why exterior design matters so much more than people think.

The right contrast. The right trim detail. The right undertones. The right lighting and architectural balance. Those choices don’t just change how your home looks in person; they completely change how it’s perceived online.

Because curb appeal has officially become click appeal.

And in today’s market, first impressions happen long before anyone pulls into the driveway. 💛

05/26/2026

This is the story we hear constantly:

'I got a paint chip to match my inspiration photo, but in real life, it's completely different.'

Yeah. Welcome to color psychology and lighting and a thousand other variables you can't see in a 2x3 inch square.

Here's what people don't know:
→ Paint looks different in morning light vs. afternoon sun
→ The color shifts based on what's around it (landscaping, stone, brick, roof)
→ Your phone camera is lying to you
→ Indoor paint chips and outdoor conditions are NOT the same thing

This is why we don't just send you a paint code.

We look at your home in your actual light, with your actual surroundings, at different times of day.

Because a color that looks wrong is worse than no color at all.

05/25/2026

Today, we’re thinking about the meaning of home.

The quiet moments. The people around the table. The comfort of walking through your front door at the end of the day.

None of it exists without the sacrifices made by those who served and gave everything for this country.

Today, we remember and honor them. ❤️

Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day from all of us at brick&batten.

05/23/2026

Your home's exterior isn't just about YOU loving it.

(Though that matters.)

It's also about the person who sees it next.

We talk to real estate agents. We look at sold homes. We track what actually moves in your neighborhood.

And what we've learned is this: the colors and finishes that feel 'safe' are often the ones that cost you resale value. Not because they're bad. But because they're forgettable.

The homes that sell fastest? They have personality. Intention. A point of view.

Your design choices today are an investment in your future. Let's make sure they're worth it.

05/22/2026

White is not a safe choice.

I know that might feel controversial but hear us out. 😄

A crisp, intentional white with the right undertone and trim contrast? Stunning. Timeless. Effortlessly elegant.

A flat, default white that wasn't really chosen so much as 'we didn't want to decide'? That reads immediately.

The difference between a white home that looks expensive and one that looks unfinished is all in the:

Undertone (warm vs. cool vs. true white)

Finish (flat vs. satin)

Trim contrast (bright vs. soft vs. creamy)

Accent details (door, hardware, shutters)

White is a full commitment. Let's make sure yours is intentional. 💛

05/21/2026

We love it when we get to see our designer's hard work come to life!

This home came out STUNNING and will only get better when the limelights bloom.

Thank you, Sarah, for sharing with us!

05/20/2026

A good exterior design process should feel collaborative, not intimidating. At brick&batten, we are happy to be your design partner through your home-design process.

Because most homeowners don’t just want someone to hand them a rendering and disappear. They want guidance. Reassurance. Honest feedback. Someone who can help them sort through all the “what ifs” and second guesses that come with changing your home.

Sometimes the best part of working with a designer isn’t the final rendering.

It’s finally feeling confident in your decisions.

05/19/2026

Before: a home with good bones and but missing the curb appeal.

After: board and batten siding, a fresh paint palette, new window trim, and a front entry that finally matches the house they always imagined.

The best part? They saw every detail of this design before a single contractor showed up.

That's the whole point. See it first, love it, then build it.

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