We just purchased a 1957 brick ranch in Denver, CO.  While the brick isn't ugly, it doesn't quite fit our design style.  We are looking for a more modern look and a better alternative to just painting it.  Any ideas?  I like the James Harie Artisan matrix panels, but not sure if you can install over brick? 

Thank you!

I wouldn't see a reason they couldn't be installed over brick, but you could get the same look with stucco or cement applied to the bricks to get a smooth surface, and then the "panel lines" cut into that surface. Since you are re-doing the exterior, it might be a good time to think about adding some foam insulation to the outside of the wall,then furring strips, and then your exterior covering of choice. Most 57 era homes don't have that great of wall insulation.

Brick veneer houses have a gap between the brick and the sheathing that is generally open to the soffit/attic so adding insulation on the outside of the brick might not be as effective as desired as a certain amount of cold air will penetrate into the gap - probably a lot as convection loops will form. If you want to add insulation and new cladding it might be better to remove the brick.

Thank you!  You are right about the house not having the best insulation...it has been cold here in Colorado this winter...my electric bill shows it!

In 1957 in Denver they weren't using brick veneer over sheathing In that era, it was one course of CMU's, a 1" space, then one course of brick. Change ANYTHING on the outside of the house, and you've paid money to increase your maintenance headaches. About Saving Heat has had some success with injecting foam into that 1" space, but it's expensive. If I had to do it, I'd fir to the inside using 2" polyisocyanurate boards & air gaps, new drywall.