Inspiration Needed. Show me your brick home.

Kathi67

11 years ago

I am looking at building a brick and stucco home and would love to see some inspiration pictures.

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ILoveRed
11 years ago
I have several inspiration pictures. Dh insist that our next home will be brick or stone. I'm not sold. The only brick I love is painted brick. He won't go for it.
Here's one of my inspiration pics.
ILoveRed
11 years ago
Trying again.
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carsonheim
11 years ago
My two favorites: Abberley Lane and Forest Glen
carsonheim
11 years ago
Here is forest glen
athensmomof3
11 years ago
What about stone on the main but siding on the wings - I love that look.

Here is a link that might be useful:
carsonheim
11 years ago
athens -- I love that look too! Our exterior will be 95% Abberley Lane. Our HOA has a restriction that houses must be 65% masonry, so I'm going to incorporate some siding or shake (LOVE shake!) on the sides and portions of the back.
bowyer123
11 years ago
I like brick, and originally we thought about painted brick. It just didn't seem to make sense to paint a surface that requires no maintenance. We are happy with our choice....we looked for several weeks to find one we really loved.

I do love the inspiration pictures you posted, those are great looking. Good luck!
bridget helm
11 years ago
these are not my homes, but i like them. some are painted brick

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/arrowhouse_zps8dfa3b22.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/image_zps39ee3ee8.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/image_zps17645cbd.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/image_zpsce65a177.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/standixonarchitecture_zpsdc19e2ef.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/photo63_zpsae653ac5.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/bmh4796/photo62_zps186aaf59.jpg
bridget helm
11 years ago
middle is stucco and the side wings are brick. only one of the side wings shows, however

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