Choosing a material for your patio and pathways is a very important thing as they should both highlight the style and design and be durable and comfortable for walking. One of the best options here is brick. Brick pavers are a popular choice, but even they’re not perfect. In this roundup we’ll consider both advantages and disadvantages of getting a brick patio.
Brick Patio Pros
Brick that is manufactured today is very durable, and it means that it will stay for long. Brick is more porous than natural stone, and if you spill something or if it rains, the water will be able to quickly seep into the ground or evaporate.
Bricks require low-maintenance, sweep them when needed, and wash stains with soapy water if they occur. Pavers do require resealing approximately every 3 years. With brick, it’s very easy to replace the piece that is ruined in case it happens.
This beautiful under the roof patio is clad with red brick, and white curtains and neutral furniture juxtapose it.
This classic red brick patio with a matching fountain, some black metal furniture and lovely raised garden beds with blooms is cool.
This large red brick patio styled with simple folding furniture, greenery and trees along it is amazing.
The large terrace is clad with red brick and pavers, with a dining space, wicker chairs and a wooden table plus lush white hydrangeas framing the space.
This lively and bright patio clad with red brick, living walls, potted greenery and blooms, a blue sofa with pillows, a coffee table with greenery.
Greenery and red brick juxtapose each other, a living wall is great for a brick space and wooden dining furniture cozies up the space.
This lovely outdoor space with a green lawn, potted plants and trees, a red brick patio with stained wooden furniture.
This peaceful outdoor space with a table and a wicker chair, lights over the space and a lot of greenery and trees around is quiet and relaxing.
The pretty side yard is done with red brick, with a roof and lights, greenery and potted plants around.
A chic and refined small terrace clad with brick, with raised garden beds, elegant white chairs and a table, potted greenery.
A glasshouse terrace is done with a hearth, a stained table, wicker chairs and potted greenery and flowers around.
The red brick house is paired with a red brick patio, wicker chairs, a metal table, some bright blooms and greenery around.
Brick Patio Cons
Brick pavers don’t allow for a great deal of versatility in design. They are available in a few different colors and textures, and some variation of design can be achieved by the layout but still they aren’t that flexible. Some of you may say that’s a con, others will say that such a timeless design that will work year after year is a pro.
Bricks are a costly option. When estimating cost, include the price of sand, framing and any equipment you might need to purchase or rent such as a block splitter or wet saw.
Bricks are here to stay, it will be extremely difficult to change the design after it’s finished. If you want to change the size, style or color of your patio in the future it will be an expensive, and difficult, do over.
The red brick patio with a dining zone and a smaller nook with loungers hidden in the greenery is cool.
A red brick house and patio with shabby chic benches, green vines on top and lush potted greenery everywhere.
This relaxing outdoor space clad with brick, with dark-stained furniture, lights and a white bench in the corner of the garden.
The small backyard is styled with a green lawn and brick, with an outdoor dining room and a grill in the corner.
This small side yard features a Japanese garden and brick cladding, walls and gate covered with climbers.
This small yet refined outdoor space with greenery and trees, a fountain, some sitting furniture and decor welcomes in.
The sophisticated red brick space with black metal furniture and an elegant and refined English garden with blooms and greenery.
This sunlit backyard with wicker and wooden furniture, lush greenery, trees and climbers is welcoming.
A small terrace with tropical blooms and plants, wicker and rattan furniture, a coffee table is inviting and cool.
Neutral furniture, jute poufs, potted greenery and lights over the space compose a lovely outdoor nook.
This small backyard garden shows off greenery and blooms in garden beds, a brick path and a bench.
An exquisite and chic patio with a fountain, grey metal furniture, elegant topiaries and blooms and trees around.
How To Choose Brick For Your Patio?
Shape And Size
Most bricks come in the traditional “brick shape” in various sizes; you can also get round bricks, scallop-shaped bricks, and other shapes, which may be ideal for special applications.
Brick sizes make a big difference in design. Choose smaller, slender bricks for curved applications such as a rounded patio or curved walkway patterns, or decorative inlays; and larger, beefier bricks for spacious patios or driveways. Large bricks can speed up the process; however, using large bricks in small spaces can visually expand the space, while small bricks can make large patios feel more intimate.
Colors
When choosing colors, take design cues from the home. If you have a brick-sided home, avoid trying to match the patio pavers to it. This could instantly give your outdoor space a “too much!” feel. Instead, go for a complementary color, and mix up the sizes to give your outdoor spaces—and your home—their own character.
Also, consider monotone vs. multiple colors. You could blend up to three brick colors randomly on-site with stunning effect, but this may feel too busy for you, in which case you could opt for a simpler monotone design. Lighter colors generally make space feel larger, and darker colors generally make space feel smaller.
Consider the sun exposure: dark brick could become very hot in exposed areas, and light bricks can visually illuminate a heavily treed patio. Also, consider the surrounding vegetation. Light bricks tend to stand out while darker bricks will blend in. In general, mid-toned brick pavers are a good choice that would give you the best of both worlds. Look into taking home samples and see them in sunlight and rain (or hose them down). Moisture can enhance a brick’s colors, and you might find that a shade that looks great dry suddenly becomes too bold when wet.
This indoor-outdoor space is done with brick, with shabby chic furniture, lush green climbers and potted greenery and blooms.
A small terrace featuring greenery and trees, green chairs, a coffee table and some cool decor.
A small brick-clad deck with folding garden furniture, potted greenery, a tree and some topiaries.
Accent brick with some beautiful blooming groundcovers to soften the look and make your garden more relaxed and wild.
A wild-looking garden with greenery and blooms, a garden arbor seat and bricks accented with groundcovers for a more relaxed touch.
Building a red brick patio for a red brick house is a logical solution that will support the exterior of the house.
Elegant forged chairs and a table, a tree with potted succulents and greenery hanging on it and framing the staircase.
A modern farmhouse dining space outdoors, with chic chairs and a table, a cart and some herbs growing.
A brick deck with forged chairs and a table, a long pallet console done with potted ferns and some potted greenery in stumps.
A small lush green and flourishing garden with metal and wood furniture, potted plants is a peaceful nook.
A small red brick nook with folding furniture, greenery around and a brick fence that matches the floor.
Brick is a great ground cover for a fire pit, it's safe, budget-friendly and stylish.