Brick Pavers are gaining in popularity. The bricks are about 1/4 the thickness of a brick veneer. Brick Pavers are installed like tile and should be sealed for best look and wear.
Brick pavers are a great choice if you are wanting to tie into your brick arched area of the home. They can be coordinated with the existing bricks and some of the designs available for the floor are Basket Weave, Herringbone and Soldier Course. Bricks should be sealed with a high quality non-yellowing polyurethane sealer for a tough finish that resists scratches.