Contemporary Blue Brick Trending in 2024

Brick exteriors deliver enduring charm and timeless elegance. As architectural design for brick homes evolves and flexes to the demands of modern homeowners, the types of exterior brick that you’ll find in new projects and new construction is rife with fresh trends, innovative styles, and new colors. Let's keep an eye on how the facades of modern homes, exterior paint colors, and overall curb appeal continue to evolve. Changes in perspective have us on the edge of our seat.

Glen-Gery Introduces Blue Smooth Ironspot

This isn't your classic brick. At the end of November, Glen-Gery, one of North America’s oldest brick manufacturers and a Brickworks North American company, revealed its 2024 Brick Color of the Year: Blue Smooth Ironspot. This dark, extruded brick not only exudes a sense of boldness, but it also shimmers and reflects light, helping to define it as a noteworthy architectural style for the year. Since 1890, Glen-Gery has been manufacturing high-quality building products that meet both innovative design challenges and demanding construction specifications.

"Blue Smooth Ironspot, Glen-Gery's 2024 Brick Color of the Year, defines modern design with its bold yet sophisticated dark blue-black tones,” shares Denise Smith, marketing manager for Glen-Gery. “It responds dynamically to weather and lighting conditions, making it a standout choice for any contemporary project.”

Blue Smooth Ironspot Bricks by Glen-Gery

A contemporary twist on classic brick.

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“As the shift towards bolder colors continues in 2024, Blue Smooth Ironspot not only stands out for its enduring appeal but also for its ability to infuse warmth and texture into spaces,” adds Smith. “A part of Glen-Gery's Sioux City Blues Series, Blue Smooth Ironspot is more than a brick. It's a transformative element, offering architects, designers and homeowners a versatile and style-forward option."

Blue Smooth Ironspot is part of a portfolio of more than 600 brick and stone products. It’s one of many products that offers architects, builders, and homeowners endless design possibilities while remaining style-forward.