Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Painted Brick


I absolutely love painted brick.  I’ve been seeing more of it every day on shows like Fixer Upper on HGTV. I don’t have the guts to paint the whole front brick facade of my house though. I painted the three sides of my house Oyster Bay by Sherwin Williams last Spring and I love it! It’s so tranquil. I live in Saint Johns, FL so I really enjoy the coastal vibe this color brings. I’ve been filling in caulking and retouching little details and I noticed this red brick step under my garage side door. This grout job was done by somebody years ago and it really sticks out like a sore thumb.  The red brick color felt very out of place.  I painted it Oyster Bay so it would blend in with the wall and look richer. I just did a light dry brushing.  I’m so happy I decided to take the risk and paint it.  Painting this small brick detail really helped to continue to modernize the house and add curb appeal. When I drive up my driveway every day it now brings a smile to my face.  That's exactly what design should do for us.

Do you like painted brick? I’d love to hear!