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Dave Perry-Miller & Associates present 5 Dallas homes with interesting brickwork

With all of the architectural materials available today, from imported stones to reclaimed wood, brick continues to be a standout for both pragmatic and aesthetic purposes. Bricks are most regularly used for façade construction, but in many instances they are architecturally incorporated into a home to create atmosphere; define a space; or add a sort of rough-hewn, earthy, natural design.

Dave Perry-Miller & Associates present five homes that utilize interesting brickwork.

Flooring
It’s common to see bricks used for walkways, but to use them as interior flooring is striking and different. The ranch home at 11206 Wonderland Trail features a gorgeous sunroom with oversized brick flooring. The result is an indoor-outdoor vibe that’s complemented by the abundant natural light flowing in through the wall of windows.

Bedrooms and kitchens
Brick walls aren’t usually found in bedrooms, but the one at 6115 Palo Pinto Ave. might just start a new trend. This bedroom features a long brick wall accented by oversized windows. The result is a homey, cozy atmosphere that isn’t defined by the size of the space; rather, it’s created by the use of this unexpected, unrefined material. The home uses brick in other areas as well, such as the kitchen, where dark-colored bricks are used to accent the range and provide a textural contrast to the dark wood cabinets and deep brown granite countertops.

The use of brick in the kitchen is also found at 7214 Lakewood Blvd. In this home, the bricks are designed as an arch over the range, with white tiles incorporated as the backsplash. The white tiling accents the white countertops throughout the space.

Brick is also used in the kitchen at 2525 N. Pearl St. #1104, but here the design is streamlined and modern. The choice of a light-colored brick, which is utilized as the backsplash and in the accent space throughout the entire room, complements the kitchen’s granite countertops and natural palette.

Outdoor appliances
Outdoor kitchens are a popular home element, and the home at 6515 Pemberton Dr. has a beautiful space. The built-in grill features brick details that extend up and around the grill, creating an entire wall of brick that adds to the home’s old-world charm.

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The built-in grill at 6515 Pemberton Dr. [http: /www.daveperrymiller.com/property/33646616] features brick details that extend up and around the grill, creating an entire wall of brick that adds to the home’s old-world charm.

Outdoor kitchen at 6515 Pemberton in Dallas

Photo courtesy of Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

The built-in grill at 6515 Pemberton Dr. [https: /www.daveperrymiller.com/property/33646616] features brick details that extend up and around the grill, creating an entire wall of brick that adds to the home’s old-world charm.

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Popular Ikea furniture chain to open 4th Dallas store in Rockwall

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Dallas-Fort Worth is getting a new Ikea store in Rockwall. Located at Stodghill Road and I-30, it'll be the third Ikea in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and is due to open in December 2025.

Ikea is the world's largest furniture retailer, founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad, and known for its simple, modern approach to interior design at an affordable price, its ready-to-assemble furniture, and its amusement-park-like stores.

Ikea will be the anchor in a 65-plus acre mixed-use development with a location chosen for its accessibility not only to the east side of DFW but also to major highways that connect to faraway towns like Texarkana and Little Rock. Rockwall to Texarkana is 155 miles or a 2-hour-and-22-minute drive — surely doable if you're hot to get a great quality mattress at a good price or stock up on Swedish gummy red fish.

According to a release, the store represents Ikea's intention to become more accessible, affordable, and convenient for the many here in the U.S., even those who live in places like Casa View and Mesquite, and the store will offer a new way of reaching customers both in-store and digitally.

The store's footprint is 108,000 square feet — almost a third smaller than the existing locations in Frisco and Grand Prairie, which both span 293,000-plus square feet (although Grand Prairie is one story while Frisco is two-story). There's also a pickup-style store in Southlake that's 10,809 square feet.

“Our expansion goal is simple. We will be where people are, whenever and however they want to experience Ikea," says Ikea U.S. Ceo and Chief Sustainability Officer Javier Quiñones. “We have been testing different store formats to increase customer convenience, make home delivery more cost-efficient, and reach our customers where they live, work, and socialize. IKEA Rockwall represents a key milestone in this ongoing journey.”

Though smaller than the other area behemoths, Rockwall will nonetheless be serving Ikea's trademark meatballs at a new Swedish Deli concept, a Swedish cafe to enjoy meals onsite, and a Swedish Bistro for quick takeaway items that can be enjoyed in the outdoor seating area or at home.

The space will include multiple fully furnished room settings that showcase “local living” solutions reflecting the unique needs of the residents of the local community. Rockwall embroidered pillows, maybe?

Additionally, Ikea Rockwall’s design will include features for improved sustainability, specifically solar power, LEED certified construction, EV chargers, onsite recycling and native plant materials to reduce water consumption.

“We are strongly committed to the communities in which we operate. IKEA Rockwall provides an even more seamless omnichannel shopping experience throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, and we look forward to welcoming residents and surrounding neighbors to this new Ikea experience,” says Ikea U.S. Area Market Manager Rob Parsons.

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