There are many possibilities for featuring used brick in both the interior and exterior of a home. A brick driveway can add elegance to the outside entryway, while brick around a pool or fountain can enhance the appeal of these features. Brick floors or a brick accent wall can make a beautiful focal point inside a home. A focal point is a main design feature that catches the eye. Used brick dealers typically offer historical bricks for floors, fireplaces, walls, driveways, pathways and patios.

Paver bricks salvaged from historical buildings can be used to create one-of-a- kind outdoor spaces. A paver brick is a classic rectangular red or brown brick used in many buildings up to 100 years old. A simple patio deck space can be transformed into a rustically elegant look by choosing a color tone and pattern of used paver brick that compliments the outdoor setting as well as the style of the home. Paver bricks may be placed end to end to form rows or be positioned more creatively to form V shaped lines. Antique pavers make ideal pool decks, walkways and driveways, as they're durable and have stood the test of time.

Firebricks are used bricks suitable for fireplaces. Adding an indoor or outdoor fireplace can be a great thing to do with used brick because it's both decorative and useful. Color tones of salvaged brick range from warm, vivid orange-reds to cool, pale brownish-pinks. Indoor brick floors are another excellent application for used bricks as they provide a durable and unique alternative to tile and wood floors. Used brick flooring tiles are slices of brick that can be placed in many different patterns to create a floor.

Recycled bricks left over from projects or found at yard sales can be used for interesting accents. For example, a few larger bricks placed in a garden can make good stepping stones. Stepping stones allow the gardener somewhere to stand when watering or trimming plants. Smaller used bricks can make a nice border between flower beds and lawns. A few larger bricks are great for use in a kitchen to hold hot pots or even in a living room or den as the base for a glass coffee table top.

Two bricks could even be used as book ends to keep books upright in a bookshelf. A used brick also makes a good paperweight on a desk to keep paperwork in one place. A collection of used bricks could be placed creatively to form a creative backsplash, or wall behind a stove or sink, in a kitchen.