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Designer’s Choice: Pairing Two Contrasting Brick
Thinking out of the rectangle
In a previous blog, Pairing Brick and Stone, we displayed a few examples of our favorite brick and stone pairings. Now, let’s discuss pairing two different brick colors and textures together for an aesthetically pleasing exterior design.
School is Cool!
NCSU Architecture Students Tour Merry Oaks, NC Plants
On March 3, 2015 Dana Gulling, Assistant Professor, College of Design, School of Architecture and her talented group of North Carolina State University (NCSU) Architecture Students took a guided tour of Merry Oaks, NC plant number two (we have two plants on the site). Ryan Roth, our Kiln Supervisor and NCSU graduate, conducted the tour for these up-and-coming students. We started in the grinding room and toured through the entire process, ending at packaging.
Featured Design: Brick as an Interior Esthetic
The New Trend We Love!
A new trend amongst homeowners is spreading fast, and we love it!
Straying away from the norm regarding interior walls, “bricking” an accent wall allows the homeowner to personalize a home.
The organic feel of a brick wall or backsplash changes the entire look to the interior of a home by adding unexpected texture, warmth and intrigue.
“An interior brick wall can be considered a timeless treasure” (Simard, 2015) as well as a modern take on a home.
Brick Pillows?
A bedtime story
Every evening I take the time to go through my personal emails and wind down before bed. I get a daily (almost) email from Dot & Bo. Dot & Bo is a company that curates interesting collections and pairings of furnishings and décor.