Today, we have many options available to us when choosing brick for our homes. Now-a-days, Brick has 100's of colors and styles available. Mortar also has many different colors which can enhance your style of brick, paint facing, and roofing material. Your brick options today are endless as brick manufacturers like Redland Brick continue to produce the strongest and best looking brick in the world. No wonder, the company itself, has outlasted almost every single non-brick house built over 100 years ago.
So if you like that classic brick look, you might want to try Cushwa Antique style brick or if you prefer a more modern look, the Lexington #238 brick might be a good choice. As for mortar colors, you can visit the Redland Brick website and check out the Masonry Design which will allow you to try different colors of mortar with the brick style you want. You will also be able to choose the facing paint and shingle color you have or would like to have. So you can get a clear idea of what your home is going to look like.
Another option you have when choosing brick is what shape you perfer. Brick can be made into any shape you can imagine and here is a link showing some of those brick shapes.