Brick patios complement all architecture styles and suit landscapes ranging from romantic to rustic. See how 16 lovely patios put brick to perfect effect

A wide brick path guides the eye and traffic to the roofed patio. The walkway, finished with a brick band that emphasizes the lawn’s curves, supplies a patio-like area that accommodates extra seating when a party’s on tap.

Above else, bricks provide warm, neutral backdrops that work with most colors. The earthen tones of this patio’s brick floor inspired the use of deep brown fabrics and light wood finishes, which set off citrusy greens and yellows cued by colors seen in the landscape.

Brick patios make fine companions for brick abodes and homes with brick details. This patio keeps things interesting by repeating the same type of brick in varying patterns and applications. The brick’s rusty shadings mirror the rafter’s warm tones to give this open-air retreat a sense of enclosure.

Mortared brick patios are generally installed atop concrete bases, which can be poured in a wide array of shapes. This backyard patio’s circular form makes the most of an underused corner to create a permanent place for arranging a cozy conversation grouping.

To fashion high-impact patio floors, puzzle together rectangular, square, narrow, and squat bricks. Like a delightfully patterned tone-on-tone rug, these type of brick patios create eye-catching foundations that complement a wide range of furniture styles.