Apr 8, 2015

Goodbye concrete, hello reclaimed brick patio!

I've always loved the cottagy look that a brick path or patio creates.  Several years ago, we had the opportunity to collect some old brick from a fireplace that was removed from an older house in West Ashley.  I knew right away what I wanted to do with it.

Take a look at how we replaced our boring builders concrete patio with this amazing brick.


Replacing concrete patio with brick for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady
Replacing concrete patio with brick for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady
Replacing concrete patio with brick for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady

 Removing the concrete was a loud, grueling process.


Replacing concrete patio with brick for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady
Replacing concrete patio with brick for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady
Replacing concrete patio with brick in double basket weave pattern for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady
Replacing concrete patio with brick in double basket weave pattern for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady
Replacing concrete patio with brick in double basket weave pattern for a cottage look and feel | The Lowcountry Lady

 I love how it turned out!


Brick patio and pergola with cafe lights | The Lowcountry Lady

And, we've since added the pergola to add warmth and make it feel a bit more like an outdoor room. :)

 We're thinking of adding a trellis for the Jasmine to grow on to create a little privacy on the street side.  What do you think?

8 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    I absolutely love the look of your new brick patio! I have a cement pad in my backyard as well, but I have always thought that it looks bad. It would be so nice to be able to get the cement taken out and then put in a nice patio like this. Then I would be able to have an awning and add some nice furniture to it so that it looked really nice like yours. I am sure it will add a lot to my home and help to make it look better. Thank you for the great post! http://lifestylepatios.com/services/patios/

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    1. Kim KMay 26, 2015 at 7:20 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words, Julie! We love the patio and often receive complements from visitors. :)

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  2. ChrisFebruary 4, 2020 at 6:06 PM

    Julie - how is the patio holding up after these years?

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    1. Kim KMay 19, 2020 at 7:31 PM

      Hey Chris - we've since moved so I can no longer see or step foot on the brick myself. However, when we've driven through the old neighborhood, we can see that the patio is still there, being enjoyed. :)

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  3. UnknownMay 15, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    The brick looks beautiful 😍. I have a pile of old bricks that I got from an old fireplace & I plan on re-using them for a floor in a greenhouse....... eventually! 😉

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    1. Kim KMay 19, 2020 at 7:33 PM

      In a greenhouse brick will be brilliant. It was a big project, but you can do it! Hope you'll come back and share a picture.

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  4. JennOctober 16, 2020 at 6:32 PM

    Hi do you recall the size of that brick patio? I’m doing a very similar project. Looks great!!

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    1. Kim KOctober 16, 2020 at 8:22 PM

      Hi Jenn! Approximately 12' x 16'. I'd measure for you but we haven't lived in this house in years. I drove by recently and the patio is still there and cute as ever. Good look with your project!

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