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The Best Thin Brick for Interior Walls: Styles, Ideas, and Selection Guide
by Riley Chatham
Posted on August 25, 2026 11:45 AM
Classic vs. Handcrafted: Our Top 5 Bricks from Each Plant
Cherokee Brick Blog
Since 1877, Cherokee Brick has been making brick the way the South builds: to last. Today our Georgia and Mississippi plants each produce two signature lines — the Classic Collection and the Handcrafted Collection — and one of the questions we hear most often is, “What’s the difference?”
Classic vs. Handcrafted: What Sets Them Apart
Our Classic Collection includes some of our most loved products for both residential and commercial applications. These bricks feature crisp lines, distinctive texturing details, and natural color variations that deliver a clean, timeless look — the brick most people picture when they think of a traditional Southern home.
The Handcrafted Collection captures the warmth of the artisan spirit. Each brick is tumbled to create weathered edges and a distressed surface, giving you that sought-after reclaimed brick look — without the flaws, inconsistency, or limited supply of true salvaged brick. If you love the character of an old warehouse or a historic downtown storefront, Handcrafted is your collection.
And don’t stop at the exterior walls. Brick is showing up everywhere inside the home: kitchen accent walls and range hood surrounds, brick flooring in mudrooms and sunrooms, bathroom backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, and room accents that add warmth no paint color can match.
Georgia Plant: Top 5 (Plus an Honorable Mention)
Andersonville (Handcrafted) — A rich mixture of red, black, and white with an authentically tumbled texture. A go-to for the modern farmhouse look, inside and out.
Old Orleans (Handcrafted) — Soft, weathered reds and warm browns with subtle gray and white highlights — aged Southern charm that’s stunning on a kitchen backsplash.
Magnolia (Classic) — A soft, creamy palette with generous white highlights. Clean and elegant, it brightens bathrooms and works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary spaces.
Mosstown (Classic) — A distinct blend of gray and brown tones with subtle hints of green, for a naturally aged appearance that pairs perfectly with rustic and historic-inspired designs.
Rae’s Creek (Handcrafted) — Soft neutrals, light browns, and subtle grays in a tumbled finish — weathered, rustic, and full of character as a fireplace or room accent.
Honorable Mention: Old Savannah (Handcrafted) — Earthy browns, soft grays, and tan undertones with naturally distressed edges. Classic Southern character, wherever you put it.
Mississippi Plant: Top 5 (Plus an Honorable Mention)
Ansley Park (Handcrafted) — A light-colored brick with true handcrafted texture. Pair it with a light mortar for a near-white look with far more visual interest than painted brick — gorgeous in kitchens.
Oak Alley (Handcrafted) — A beautifully neutral brown brick ranging from light to dark, with tumbled edges and a weathered surface. Warm, inviting, and easy to pair with nearly any palette.
Raleigh Used (Handcrafted) — A rich blend of weathered reds, deep browns, warm tans, and scattered whitewash effects. One of our favorites for brick flooring — the deep color is simply stunning underfoot.
Magnolia (Classic) — The same soft, creamy elegance our Georgia customers love, made in Mississippi. A timeless neutral for backsplashes and accent walls.
Brookhaven (Classic) — A stunning light-colored brick with striking pops of black — bold yet timeless, and equally at home in classic or contemporary projects.
Honorable Mention: Silo Square (Handcrafted) — Rustic reds, soft browns, and charcoal blacks with occasional hints of white and pale blue. Vintage salvage-yard character with modern quality.
How to Choose: A Simple 3-Step Selection Guide
Step 1: Narrow down your color range. Start with the big picture: are you drawn to a red brick? Something more white or cream? Gray and earthy? Choosing a color family first quickly trims the list to a handful of contenders.
Step 2: Look closer at the blend. Once you’ve narrowed the range, study the colors inside each brick — the highlights, undertones, and variation — and think about how they’ll complement your space. Consider your countertops, cabinets, flooring, and mortar color, then pick the brick most suitable for your application.
Step 3: Order it, install it, and enjoy. Here’s the best part: brick’s color is fired in, not painted on. Once it’s installed, you’ll never worry about repainting that area again.
Ready to Find Your Brick?
Photos can only tell you so much — brick looks different in sun and shade, and mortar color changes everything. Order samples or visit us to see your favorites in person, and our team will help you find the perfect fit for your kitchen, floor, backsplash, or accent wall.
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