American Farmhouse Style – June 2019

Brick is a surefi re way to add texture to a home, and its versatility allows you to place it anywhere you want.

“You can literally use brick anywhere,” says Sonja Tillman, Director of Marketing for Cherokee Brick, our

exclusive brick partner for the project house. Here are some diff erent ideas for placement.

LITTLE BRICK HOUSE

5 places to install brick

1. WALL PANELING. Using brick as wall paneling is a common option, but full-
   sized bricks can be dangerous to install indoors. “While people have loved using brick
   indoors, the sheet rock on those walls can’t take the weight of full-sized brick,” says
   Sonja. “But thin brick can be put up on interior walls just like a tile. Even people who
   aren’t contractors can install thin brick.” All Cherokee’s colors can come in thin brick
   for safe installation.


2. FLOORING. We will have Cherokee Brick as fl ooring in the mudroom, powder
   room and laundry room, as its durability makes it nearly impossible to damage—even
   in high-traffi c areas such as these.


3. FIREPLACE. Brick makes for a beautiful accent, so many choose to use it to
   decorate their fi replaces. With over 100 colors at Cherokee Brick, there’s an option for
   every style.


4. BACKSPLASH. For a more rustic look, thin brick can be a great kitchen backsplash
   option to replace tile.


5. EXTERIOR SIDING. Brick is an excellent choice for the exterior of your farmhouse.
   “We create full clay brick,” says Sonja. “We even mine our clay on site and pride
   ourselves on making a quality brick that’s not only durable, but beautiful.” Besides new
   brick, they have a line of handcrafted brick that’s “put through our proprietary process,
   where each brick is tumbled to simulate a used-looking brick,” she says.

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