Our All-Time Favorite Brick House Plans | Southern Living

2022-06-15 12:41:28 By : Ms. Maryan Tsai

Trends will come and go, but brick houses are here to stay. From Lowcountry and Craftsman to French country and Colonial, classic brick can be interpreted in almost any architectural style to fit your location and personality. If we learned anything from the "Three Little Pigs" nursery rhyme, it's that sturdy brick houses will not only stand the test of time but also grow even more beautiful with age. Customize your brick home's exterior with a pop of color on the front door, or overhaul the facade's whole look with a fresh coat of paint. (Where do you stand on the great painted brick debate?) Here, we rounded up 10 timeless brick house plans that will never go out of style.

Step up to a stately Colonial-style home, rooted in 1920s architectural style. Details like the pitched, hipped roof and ironwork balustrade add timeless curb appeal. Inside, the main level includes the primary bedroom, a formal dining room, and a sun-drenched breakfast nook.

See the plan: In the Brick Tradition

Architect John Tee pulled inspiration from historic Southern houses to design this elegant brick abode (just look at that welcoming front porch!). In the heart of the home, the kitchen opens to a family room and back porch, while on the wings, four bedrooms and a study offer quieter places to retreat.

See the plan: Abberley Lane

With a double-decker front porch, a gabled roof, and classic columns, the Simply Texas plan is a beautiful place to call home. The first floor's main bedroom opens to an L-shaped patio. Kids or grandkids can have their own quarters upstairs, with three bedrooms and a playroom.

See the plan: Simply Texas

Passersby will swoon over this French country home's charming facade. Inside, the party-ready formal living and dining rooms are balanced by more casual spots like the family room and cozy keeping area off the kitchen.

See the plan: Denham Springs  

This one-story suburban beauty offers an inviting front porch for visiting with neighbors and a spacious deck for backyard entertaining—plus a breezy screened porch to maximize indoor-outdoor living.

See the plan: Peachtree Cottage

With redbrick siding, board-and-batten detailing, and a shingled roof, we've found the classic Craftsman of your dreams. An open-concept floor plan encourages family hangouts, while tucked-away bedrooms offer secluded spots to recharge.   

Bring gracious Lowcountry style to your neck of the woods with the Newberry Park plan. Wide, welcoming porches stretch across the front and back exteriors, encouraging alfresco entertaining and year-round outdoor living. 

Four bedrooms, four full and two half baths

See the plan: Newberry Park

Who's ready to swap a weekend full of yard work for an out-of-town getaway? Here's the perfect plan for you. Historical Concepts designed an elegant rowhouse inspired by those found in Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. With the main level's prime entertaining areas plus porches and patios for outdoor living, you'll never miss the backyard.

See the plan: Abercorn Place

This shotgun-style home offers vaulted ceilings for sun-drenched, airy interiors. We have a feeling that the breezy screened porch will quickly become the most popular spot in the house.

See the plan: Edgewood Court

For timeless Southern charm, consider Young's Crossing as new your forever home. With features like one-level living, wide doorways, and handicap-accessible baths, this plan is a perfect spot for aging in place.

See the plan: Young's Crossing

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