So basic and yet so incredibly versatile, bricks can dress home exteriors, walls, roofs and more. Here's how to bring out their best

Sure, painted brick can be a great look. But you need to take some risks into account. Here's how to paint brick like a pro

Brick's new role as skin versus structure offers plenty of style options for traditional exteriors

You love the old-world look, but will you like the feel of it underfoot? Learn the pros and cons of interior brick flooring

Learn about durable masonry essentials for houses and landscapes, and why some weighty-looking pieces are lighter than they look

A family kitchen retains its original brick but adds an eat-in area and bright new cabinets

If regular curtains and rods feel too off the rack, look to these imaginative alternatives for one-of-a-kind windows

Intricate, Rustic, Modern or Metal, These Ceilings Make the Room

Cement ceilings and exposed brick walls form a backdrop for efficient storage and modern furniture in a Central European studio

Play up or tone down your redbrick fireplace by pairing it strategically with other colors and materials