Corobrik: 9 Creative Ways To Repurpose Old Brick
If you’ve recently renovated your house and don’t know what to do with all those piles of old bricks lying around your garden, then we have a few ideas you might like to try.
There are many ways to repurpose old bricks. From pretty planters to garden labyrinths, you’ll be surprised by what you can do with them. So scroll on down and take a look at these clever uses for old bricks that are sure to inspire you.
Give Old Bricks New Life With These 10 Creative Ideas
- A Garden Path
Whether you want to frame your favourite garden features or encourage guests to take an outdoor stroll, garden paths are a great way to liven up your landscape and get rid of old bricks.
2. Succulent Planters
Are you looking for a way to add a bit of rustic charm to your garden or home? Why not fill up the holes or cracks in your old bricks with some pretty succulents?
3. Brick Seating
Have you thought of adding in some outdoor seating? Old bricks are ideal to create durable seating that withstands the elements. So if you want to get rid of a lot of bricks in one go, then this is a great way to put them to good use.
4. Brick Shelving
Since exposed brick has become a popular trend for interiors, we’re seeing a lot more ideas for bare brick shelving popping up on interior décor sites. But besides their trendy look, brick shelves provide a sturdiness and stability that is hard to beat! Plus they’re also really simple to build – just take a look at these fantastically simple brick shelving ideas to see how straight forward they are.
5. A Brick Fire Pit
Outdoor entertainment doesn’t get any better than this! Just imagine roasting marshmallows, swapping campfire stories and listening to the crackling fire while you spend quality time with family and friends. Take a look at Corobrik’s step-by-step guide to building a circular face brick fire pit if you’d like to try your hand at an easy DIY project.
6. Raised Brick Vegetable Garden
Do you enjoy growing your own vegetables? If so, the perhaps you should consider building a raised brick vegetable bed. This garden feature is easy on the eyes as well as your back, as you don’t have to crouch over your veggies to do the weeding!
7. Garden Labyrinths
Would you like a quiet place to think and unwind? How about creating your own private sanctuary with a brick garden labyrinth?
8. A Pizza Oven
There’s nothing like a homemade pizza cooked in a proper pizza oven! While this DIY project may take a little time to build, it’s well worth the effort. So check out Corobrik’s simple tutorial below on how to build the perfect brick pizza oven if you’d like to treat family and friends to some quality pizza.
9. Garden Bed Edging
When it comes to a quick and easy way to beautify your flowerbeds, it doesn’t get simpler than brick edging! We just love how bricks instantly neaten up your greenery and transform the look of your garden. Have you decided on what you’re going to do with your old bricks yet? It’s pretty hard to decide with so many awesome ideas, but whatever idea you choose we’re sure you’ll be impressed by what you can do when you combine a pile of old bricks with some inspiration and imagination!
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