| If you are thinking about installing new flooring in your | | | | from a designated central point. Circular brick design |
| patio or backyard, brick is always a great choice. It is | | | | add a certain level of class and sophistication to any |
| incredibly durable, never goes out of style, and looks | | | | outdoor space. |
| great anytime of the year. There are a number of | | | | Basket Weave Pattern |
| different patterns of brick patio designs that you can | | | | The basket weave pattern consists of squares |
| use, each of which will give your patio a beautiful and | | | | composed of two bricks, but pointing in alternating |
| unique appearance. | | | | directions. So, in one square you will have two bricks |
| Many people are unsure about what type of pattern | | | | running horizontally and in the neighboring square they |
| design to use for their brick patio. With the variety | | | | will be running vertically. This brick pattern is visually |
| of options available, it can be a little overwhelming | | | | attractive, yet quite easy to install. |
| choosing the ideal pattern design for your home. To | | | | Herringbone Pattern |
| help you make the right decision, here are some of | | | | With the herringbone pattern, you will lay the bricks |
| the more popular patterns for brick patios that you | | | | in diagonal rows of with alternating directions creating |
| can consider installing. | | | | a zig-zag look. This creates a very formal, traditional |
| Running Bond Pattern | | | | look that has been used in streets and outdoor |
| The running bond pattern is a simple, yet versatile | | | | settings for centuries. |
| brick design. With this pattern, you essentially have | | | | These are just four of the more popular brick patio |
| alternating rows of bricks in the same position. So, | | | | patterns, but there are quite a few more. You can |
| every other row will be in the same position. This | | | | always create your own pattern or modify an |
| gives a classic appearance that is commonly found in | | | | existing pattern to create the brick patio of your |
| patios and pathways throughout the world. | | | | dreams. Once you have determined what kind of |
| Circular Pattern | | | | design you would like to go for, mock it out on paper |
| While circular pattern brick designs are some of the | | | | or your computer first. The last thing you want to do |
| most popular, they are also probably the most | | | | is change your mind after you have already layed |
| labor-intensive in terms of installation. Essentially, your | | | | your bricks. |
| bricks will be layed in a circular pattern extending out | | | | |