Home Architecture and Home Design Our All-Time Favorite Brick House Plans By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Associate Homes Editor Grace is the Associate Homes Editor at Southern Living. She covers a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor.Off the clock, find her strolling through Birmingham neighborhoods looking at houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on February 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Trends will come and go, but brick houses are here to stay. From Lowcountry and Craftsman to French country and Colonial, classic brick can be interpreted in almost any architectural style to fit your location and personality. If we learned anything from the "Three Little Pigs" nursery rhyme, it's that sturdy brick houses will not only stand the test of time but also grow even more beautiful with age. Customize your brick home's exterior with a pop of color on the front door, or overhaul the facade's whole look with a fresh coat of paint. (Where do you stand on the great painted brick debate?) Here, we rounded up 10 timeless brick house plans that will never go out of style. 01 of 10 In the Brick Tradition, Plan #182 Step up to a stately Colonial-style home, rooted in 1920s architectural style. Details like the pitched, hipped roof and ironwork balustrade add timeless curb appeal. Inside, the main level includes the primary bedroom, a formal dining room, and a sun-drenched breakfast nook. Four bedrooms, three baths 3,056 square feet See the plan: In the Brick Tradition 02 of 10 Abberley Lane, Plan #683 Architect John Tee pulled inspiration from historic Southern houses to design this elegant brick abode (just look at that welcoming front porch!). In the heart of the home, the kitchen opens to a family room and back porch, while on the wings, four bedrooms and a study offer quieter places to retreat. Four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths 3,846 square feet See the plan: Abberley Lane 03 of 10 Simply Texas, Plan #211 With a double-decker front porch, a gabled roof, and classic columns, the Simply Texas plan is a beautiful place to call home. The first floor's main bedroom opens to an L-shaped patio. Kids or grandkids can have their own quarters upstairs, with three bedrooms and a playroom. Four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths 3,891 square feet See the plan: Simply Texas 04 of 10 Denham Springs, Plan #1005 Passersby will swoon over this French country home's charming facade. Inside, the party-ready formal living and dining rooms are balanced by more casual spots like the family room and cozy keeping area off the kitchen. Four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths 3,412 square feet See the plan: Denham Springs 05 of 10 Peachtree Cottage, Plan #205 This one-story suburban beauty offers an inviting front porch for visiting with neighbors and a spacious deck for backyard entertaining—plus a breezy screened porch to maximize indoor-outdoor living. Three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths 2,361 square feet See the plan: Peachtree Cottage 06 of 10 Carodine, Plan #1967 Southern Living With redbrick siding, board-and-batten detailing, and a shingled roof, we've found the classic Craftsman of your dreams. An open-concept floor plan encourages family hangouts, while tucked-away bedrooms offer secluded spots to recharge. Three bedroom, two-and-a-half baths 2,125 square feet See the plan: Carodine 07 of 10 Newberry Park, Plan #978 Bring gracious Lowcountry style to your neck of the woods with the Newberry Park plan. Wide, welcoming porches stretch across the front and back exteriors, encouraging alfresco entertaining and year-round outdoor living. Four bedrooms, four full and two half baths 3,625 square feet See the plan: Newberry Park 08 of 10 Abercorn Place, Plan #1739 Who's ready to swap a weekend full of yard work for an out-of-town getaway? Here's the perfect plan for you. Historical Concepts designed an elegant rowhouse inspired by those found in Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. With the main level's prime entertaining areas plus porches and patios for outdoor living, you'll never miss the backyard. Three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths 4,880 square feet See the plan: Abercorn Place 09 of 10 Edgewood Court, Plan #2008 This shotgun-style home offers vaulted ceilings for sun-drenched, airy interiors. We have a feeling that the breezy screened porch will quickly become the most popular spot in the house. Four bedrooms, four baths 2,746 square feet See the plan: Edgewood Court 10 of 10 Young's Crossing, Plan #1912 For timeless Southern charm, consider Young's Crossing as new your forever home. With features like one-level living, wide doorways, and handicap-accessible baths, this plan is a perfect spot for aging in place. Three bedrooms, three baths 2,285 square feet See the plan: Young's Crossing Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit