Brick and Built-Ins

We had selected our exterior brick some time ago but recently found out it was way expensive. Something about the color, which I understand normally doesn't factor in, and where it will be shipped from (extra freight). Really loved that brick, though, especially since I can't have it now!! So, went and met with the brick people and tentatively picked another. Since it was a new color, he only had a floor sample, which is only about 2 feet, to look at. Quite difficult to pick your brick with such a small sample and no house to see it on. The brick people did offer to make me a sample "wall" at the house so that I might get a better feel for what it would look like. I am so amazed at how different a brick color can look with different mortar colors!! Huge difference. The brick we have selected is "Brentwood" with a buff mortar and I believe it is made by Lawrenceville. The brick I originally selected was called "Virginia's Finest" - ironic because we lived in Virginia prior to moving to KY!!

I also met with the folks who will be doing our cabinetry and built-ins yesterday. We discussed kitchen layout and walked through the rest of the house where we will have built-ins. The husband/wife team were so nice and had such great ideas. I had brought lots of pictures and probably didn't need them because it was as if they were reading my mind as to what I wanted. That's what is so nice with working with people who are experienced!! I am getting so excited about the house!!