Setting the Stage for Summer Decorating
As summer days lengthen and evenings soften, it’s the perfect time to focus on your outdoor spaces. Use your home’s brick exterior as the foundation for a space you’ll enjoy. By embracing your masonry’s tones, you create a retreat that feels intentional—ready for anything the day brings.
Start Planning with a Mood Board
Whether hosting a Saturday cookout, a family dinner, or enjoying a quiet drink after bedtime, thoughtful planning makes these moments special. Instead of impulse shopping, start with a plan for the best results.
Finding Your Brick Summer Styles
Beautiful outdoor design is all about textures that feel lived-in yet elevated, creating a timeless look that never goes out of style. By focusing on three of our favorite palettes—crisp white, classic red, and grounded earth tones—you can easily lean into classic summer vibes, such as breezy coastal aesthetics, vintage European charm, or modern desert minimalism. To help you stay focused before you start shopping, we’ve put together three summer-inspired mood boards for your most-used outdoor spots.
The Coastal Cottage: Front Porch
Bring coastal elegance to your front door. A white brick porch offers a crisp, clean backdrop, reflecting sunlight to make your entryway feel larger and brighter.
- The Vibe: Airy, serene, and welcoming.
- Accents: Natural teak rocking chairs, oversized navy blue ceramic planters, and a jute rug for organic texture.
- Colors to Pair: Soft sky blues, sandy beiges, and pops of navy or seaglass green.
The Heritage Courtyard: Outdoor Kitchen
For your outdoor entertaining hub, classic red brick offers warmth and vibrancy—ideal for a busy, inviting kitchen space.
- Theme: "European Bistro"
- The Vibe: Timeless, upscale, and social.
- Accents: Stainless steel appliances paired with dark soapstone countertops. Use wrought iron barstools and a copper herb garden for a touch of vintage flair.
- Colors to Pair: Sage green, charcoal gray, and creamy off-whites to balance the red's warmth.
- Details: Try a herringbone brick pattern on the backsplash to elevate the look. String café lights overhead to transition the space from afternoon prep to evening drinks.
The Modern Sanctuary: Outdoor Patio
Connect your living room to the landscape with sandy earth tones. This palette grounds your design in a modern, natural look, perfect for an outdoor living room.
- Theme: "High-Desert Minimalist"
- The Vibe: Sophisticated, grounded, and tranquil.
- Accents: Low-profile modular sofas in cream, performance linen, a concrete fire table, and olive trees in terracotta pots.
- Colors to Pair: Terracotta orange, dusty clay, and muted olive or slate.
- Details: Focus on tonal layering. Use sage-green or burnt-orange pillows, and a large-scale outdoor rug with a subtle geometric weave to define the seating area.
Start Your Home Transformation with North Georgia Brick
Your home’s brick is the soul of your outdoor aesthetic, providing a rich, textural canvas that makes every summer decor choice feel more purposeful. Whether these mood boards have inspired you to go crisp and coastal with white brick, or lean into the traditional warmth of a classic red, the right brick sets a permanent stage for your favorite seasonal memories. Visit any of our North Georgia Brick showroom locations in Cumming, Cartersville, Doraville, Lovejoy, or Newnan to meet with our brick specialists. For design inspiration, follow us on Pinterest!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why should I use my brick as the starting point for my decor?
Think of your brick as the foundation! Using your exterior as the "star of the show" ensures your decor feels intentional and cohesive rather than scattered.
What is the best mood board theme for white brick like Magnolia Bay?
We love a "Coastal Cottage" vibe for white brick. It’s breezy, bright, and makes even small spaces like a front porch feel much larger.
How can I make a classic red brick kitchen feel more upscale?
Lean into a "European Bistro" theme using our Farmington brick. Pairing it with dark soapstone and wrought iron accents instantly elevates the look.
Which brick is best for a modern, "living room" style patio?
Botany Bay is our go-to for earth tones. Its sandy, muted palette creates a seamless transition from your indoor living room to your outdoor sanctuary.
What colors should I pair with earth-toned brick?
Stick to nature-inspired shades like terracotta orange, dusty clay, and muted olive to keep that sophisticated, grounded feeling.
I love the European Bistro look—any tips on the details?
Try a herringbone pattern for your brick backsplash! It adds a touch of high-end craftsmanship that looks stunning under string café lights.
How do I avoid getting overwhelmed while shopping for decor?
Start with a mood board first! Having a plan for your colors and textures before you head to the store keeps you focused so you only buy what truly fits your vision.