Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure Arlington has gotten the memo yet

Arlington isn't the most design forward area. Most of the DMV isn't. Craftsman or Modern Farmhouse is considered exciting around here.

Does it even matter? Older homes had gables or different roof lines; new builds are effectively the same cube with a different facade slapped on, the interior of the modern farmhouse is pretty much the same layout as the previous generation, so I would assume whatever comes next (modern Tudor? Modern box?) will change the finishes and the decorative “rooflines” they slap on, but basically be the same

Anonymous wrote:Are all these threads started by the same people wanting reassurance that it’s OK if they in some tiny brick sh*t shack in Arlington or NW?

Most likely lol. I despise the modern farmhouse look myself, but sheesh these threads pop up every 2 months, it seems.

Anonymous wrote:Not sure Arlington has gotten the memo yet

Arlington isn't the most design forward area. Most of the DMV isn't. Craftsman or Modern Farmhouse is considered exciting around here.

Don't paint brick. Limewash it.

I despise it. Yet the builder who has the land that we want practically only offers this ugly box with a plain jane roof and black windows. Ugly porch. Like I need a bloodhound and a rocking chair and I'm all set. All for 2 mil. ugh

Anonymous wrote:Re: painted brick, how long does it take for problems from the moisture/lack of breathing to appear?

It depends on the quality of paint, and equally important who paints it.

Re: painted brick, how long does it take for problems from the moisture/lack of breathing to appear?

Anonymous wrote:Are all these threads started by the same people wanting reassurance that it’s OK if they in some tiny brick sh*t shack in Arlington or NW?

LOL, just accept the housing stock. It won’t get better with time - the only change will be your perspective. And maybe your equity.

Some people like painted brick and some don't. It's like painted furniture that way. It does have some disadvantages when it comes to maintenance. To start, expect a few touch-ups—painted brick will age unevenly, so you may need to scrape and repaint certain spots that have faded or chipped over the years. Lighter colors of paint will show dirt and need cleaning from time to time. Pressure-washing on a low setting is the best way to keep painted brick clean. In addition, painting your brick seals in moisture and prevents the brick from "breathing." While this won't always cause issues, it can lead to trapped moisture in your brick, which can freeze and expand, causing damage to the mortar.

Also, you need to repaint every 15-20 years. I'm not sure if tuckpointing is required? It would be easier to tuckpoint on unpainted IMO, but maybe these houses won't last that long anyway?

https://www.itsthebrickguys.com/can-you-repair-painted-brick/#:~:text=Painted%20Brick%20Is%20Difficult%20to,and%2Dmortar%20complicates%20this%20process.

Anonymous wrote:

I'm wondering if the painted brick is still going to be a "thing". The "cottage" house a PP showed is all white brick (except for the chimney for some reason). Will natural brick every come back?


Painted brick is classic. Will never go out.

Unless the paint peels . . .

Not sure Arlington has gotten the memo yet

Are all these threads started by the same people wanting reassurance that it’s OK if they in some tiny brick sh*t shack in Arlington or NW?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's a modern cottage style that has some momentum. It's not yet popular with mainstream builders, but shows up on design sites. I think it's likely next. Fortunately, done well, it can be a better fit for our area.

Interesting! Can you post a picture or link to something similar? I think modern farmhouse can be modified over time with cedar shake and lap to change the look. Window casings can be painted a different color. It doesn’t have to stay black and white / panda over time.

Not the PP, but try this:

These are all over the south in new construction. I’ve noticed that home design and interior design trends seem to start there. They’ve been building them for at least 7 years. This is tasteful.

I would buy this if it was an existing house or think it's cute enough but new construction with those tiny windows and sloped ceiling second floor? No thanks. It's a hobbit house. And I think that would look weird translated into a proper 2 story house.

Anonymous wrote:
I'm wondering if the painted brick is still going to be a "thing". The "cottage" house a PP showed is all white brick (except for the chimney for some reason). Will natural brick every come back?

Painted brick is classic. Will never go out.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's a modern cottage style that has some momentum. It's not yet popular with mainstream builders, but shows up on design sites. I think it's likely next. Fortunately, done well, it can be a better fit for our area.

Interesting! Can you post a picture or link to something similar? I think modern farmhouse can be modified over time with cedar shake and lap to change the look. Window casings can be painted a different color. It doesn’t have to stay black and white / panda over time.

Not the PP, but try this:

These are all over the south in new construction. I’ve noticed that home design and interior design trends seem to start there. They’ve been building them for at least 7 years. This is tasteful.