I'm about to open a HUGE can of worms with this
Before and After Friday post but here goes -

Painted Brick!
(You just gasped, didn't you?)

I know, I know.  Painting brick is a major decision, one that can
impact your home for decades.  And not one that's easily reversed.

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The traditional Atlanta home, above, was beautiful before
but now looks more like a French chalet.


Dated rancher, before:

 Sophisticated rancher, after:

You have to admit that this house looks so much
more contemporary after the brick was painted:

Here it is from another angle:


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70's rancher, before:

 70's rancher, after:

It's hard to believe that these two photos are of the same house:

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The combination of paint and shutters
gives this home a whole new look:

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This renovation is quite amazing:

Not gonna' lie - this brick is just not pretty:

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Yet, another reason to paint it!


Painting brick makes it stand out from all of
the other brick homes in the neighborhood:

 
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This little cottage . . . . 

 . . . . has so much more character now:

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Yes, I've featured this makeover before but today I want you to specifically
notice that painting the siding and the brick is more unifying:

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Here are a few more examples of how
paint unifies brick and siding:

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Call me silly but I think this house
looks grander after it was painted:

 
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This house was sort of painted (it was lime
washed) and the results are stunning:

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I wish I had photos of the entire house but just from the
shot of the garage you can see how much more interesting
this brick house is after being painted:

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The Curb Appeal went through the roof with this transformation:

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Our old brick house was painted when we purchased it but I loved
painted brick homes even before we bought it.  I'm probably not going
to convert you to painted brick in one post but maybe I persuaded
you to think about it?  

Have a great weekend, friends, and good luck
picking out a turkey for next Thursday!