5 Brick Patio Ideas and Patterns

5 Brick Patio Ideas and Patterns

by — Andra DelMonico
Published on October 25, 2021
Updated on March 25, 2025

A brick patio has a finished and professional-looking design that elevates your backyard space. You can have one in your backyard no matter what your budget and design aesthetic is. So cover your ugly poured concrete patio or build a new patio that adds more usable space in your backyard.

These brick patio ideas will help you design the perfect brick patio for your outdoor living space.

1. Circular (Round) Brick Patios

Arranging the bricks in a circular pattern can give your backyard an interesting patio design. However, you’ll need more space in your backyard to build your patio because the usable square footage is smaller. You don’t have the corners like you would with a square or rectangle patio. For maximum space, consider adding a curved portion to one of the straight sides of your patio.

Circular brick patio with a star pattern in the center, surrounded by grass — Source: @buntymadeit via Instagram

Circular patio made of arranged stone pavers, partially completed with unused pavers on the grass nearby

Man installing a circular brick patio with concentric paver design in a grassy backyard near a raised garden bed — Source: @taminator27 via Instagram

Backyard with newly laid brick path curving to a small garage, surrounded by wooden fences and bare ground, with a single tree planted — Source: @taylormadelandscape via Instagram

Circular stone patio with tan and brown tones, bordered by gravel, dark wooden pergola and gray fence in a garden setting — Source: @front2backlandscapes via Instagram

Another great option is to use the bricks as a round patio located in the middle of your backyard. It can be a small patio that joins multiple walkways together. A circular patio is also good as the base for a fire pit because the round patio mirrors the round fire pit. Consider building one in your garden for a small bench or a cafe table and chairs.

2. Fire Pit Designs in Brick Patio Setting

Adding a fire pit to your backyard gives you a warm gathering place. The fire adds a gentle glowing light that is perfect for evening entertaining. The warmth from the fire helps keep you comfortable when the temperatures dip. Bricks are heat-resistant and durable, making them perfect for building your fire pit. You can build a pit that’s the perfect size for your backyard and budget.

Spacious backyard brick patio with a built-in square fire pit and seating walls, attached to a modern gray house — Source: @chrisgeorgecustomhomes via Instagram

Cozy brick patio with a circular fire pit, surrounded by blue cushioned chairs and lush green garden views — Source: @immeasurablymorehomes via Instagram

If a fire pit seems a bit too casual for your backyard, then build an outdoor fireplace instead. This patio idea is perfect for turning your patio into an outdoor living room. Instead of Adirondack chairs, arrange living room inspired patio furniture like a sofa and accent chairs. Build a cover over the backyard patio furniture so that you can enjoy the fireplace throughout the year.

3. Interlocking Brick Patterns for Stylish Patios

When using rectangular-shaped bricks, you aren’t stuck with laying them in rows. While you can use this simple pattern for the walkways, get more creative with the large spaces, like the patio area. Use the paving stones to create an interlocking pattern. For example, a herringbone pattern looks a bit like a chevron pattern, but the angled bricks interlock with each other.

Backyard with a brick patio, raised stone platforms, and freshly laid sod, adjacent to a brick house with sliding glass doors — Source: @clandscapeconstruction via Instagram

Backyard with gray stone patio, small grassy area, wooden fence, and a closed umbrella — Source: @hg.landscaping.inc via Instagram

Two images of a clean, wet patio with beige and gray square tiles surrounded by white walls and gravel borders — Source: @jdlandscapingllc via Instagram

Elevated interlocking brick patio with a neutral color palette, set against a stone wall and shaded by tall evergreens — Source: @kingstoninterlocking via Instagram

Gray stone patio with a decorative dark gray border, next to a brick house and sliding glass door leading to a basement — Source: @sbp_contracting via Instagram

Close-up of a herringbone pattern made from light gray rectangular pavers, bordered by darker gray pavers on the left side — Source: @whitestonelandscape via Instagram

There are also paving stones that come in a specific shape designed for interlocking. When looked at individually, the stones look strange and lopsided. However, once you start placing them, you’ll see that they perfectly line up with the stones around them. The finished look is an interlocking pattern that looks intricate.

4. Modern and Customizable Brick Paver Designs

Modern clay pavers are the next generation of red bricks. They come in more colors so that you can choose a custom color for your paver patio. They also come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. This helps you create a custom design by using more than one type of paver for your patio. Perhaps you use a wedge shape to create a circular pattern. Then add a border and transition into using a square, rectangle, round, or hexagon shape.

Spacious patio with gray pavers, outdoor seating, a large turquoise umbrella, a pergola, and a fire pit under a clear blue sky — Source: @creeksidenwi via Instagram

A house entrance with a gray stone porch and steps, a yellow door, and a modern exterior featuring a lamppost and house number "2752" — Source: @stonepaving_inc via Instagram

Consider the size, shape, and color when picking out multiple pavers. They need to be different enough to look purposeful and complement each other for a cohesive design. For a modern look, consider using grass as a part of your design. Depending on where you live, you could use moss, dwarf mondo grass, or artificial turf to add natural green accents to your paver design.

5. Traditional Red Brick Patios

Red brick pavers give your brick patio design a traditional look. They are perfect for a colonial style or another classically designed home. They can also elevate the look of your home. To keep the traditional feel, stick with the standard brick size and have them professionally laid. This ensures they have the proper base so that they don’t shift or sink over time.

Brick patio with two wooden loungers surrounded by potted plants and trees, dark exterior wall with large glass doors in the background — Source: @bridgets_suffolk_garden via Instagram

Outdoor patio with empty black tables and chairs on a brick floor, surrounded by green ivy-covered walls and grass — Source: @helileinonkoski via Instagram

Children sit on colorful chairs around a fire pit on a brick circular patio in a grassy yard, with a house in the background — Source: @kanoscollective via Instagram

A brick pathway curves to the left, leading to stairs beside a white wall and wooden gates — Source: @alfordsgardens via Instagram

A red brick pathway lined with sunflowers and leafy trees, leading through a garden with colorful foliage — Source: @stierscott via Instagram

Plan to add a finished edge of larger bricks or pavers to your red brick patio. A metal rail or concrete edge is also strong enough to hold your bricks in place. This gives your patio a polished look that keeps it in line with traditional designs. Simply using more brick isn’t enough and won’t be strong enough to hold your bricks securely for the long term. You also need to think about the pattern you’ll create with your red bricks. Laying them in lines is easy but boring. Place them in a herringbone pattern for an elevated look.

Are bricks good for patios?

Bricks are highly adaptable, making them suitable for use as your patio material. You’ll need to have a base of sand or mortar to help hold the bricks in place. They will provide a stable and durable base for your patio.

Is a brick patio cheaper than a concrete patio?

Concrete pavers are more affordable than bricks. The raw material used to make the concrete pavers is cheaper than bricks, making the finished product cheaper.

How long do brick patios last?

High-quality bricks that receive regular maintenance can last for up to 25 years, sometimes even longer. Bricks that do not experience a lot of wear and tear will last longer than those that undergo heavy use.