Brick is the primary exterior wall material on 14 percent of the new 641,000 single-family homes sold in 2022, and decorative interior brick is often used to add warmth and beauty to a home.

And with demand for durable and attractive homes on the rise, brick exterior walls are positioned to remain a popular choice in home design for years to come.

“The brick wall was inspired by Belgian farmhouse design and the fluidity between interior and exterior elements,” explains Kara ... formerly served as an underground bunker for an oil giant’s global ...