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Brick Patterns For Your PatioHmmm...which brick patterns to choose? Yes, there are a lot of them. So I'll narrow it down to my top three.
Herringbone is my favorite! It has interest and movement. There are two different ways to start it, and each one will give you a different brick patio design. The first is to start laying it parallel and perpendicular to the house. This will produce a "straight" herringbone look. The second is to begin the pattern on the diagonal. This will give you that "angled" look. Basketweave is another nice pattern. 
It is made of alternating rows of the design. The first row has two bricks vertical, followed by two bricks horizontal, and the row continues as such. The next row is the same but alternates. Running Bond can be interesting layout and can also be laid on the diagonal. Here, all bricks are laid the long way in rows, but each row alternates. Brick patterns on patios can also have an edging which is called a soldier course. A nice way of laying this is to have the bricks form a row all around the patio, positioning them the long way from the patio inside towards the outer edge. You can also use a brick circle as part of the design. This is really a great look. You can center it in the patio, or you can place it in the center of a curved area. Here, the bricks radiate out to form a circle! It's a great design element! All of these ideas can create very different looks. I try to use a style that compliments the shape and design of the hardscape.
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