They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

One thing you could do is use S mortar or something similar with a brushed texture to go over the top of the faux brick if it's structurally sound, and then get artistic with a sponge with a row on the bottom (all along the front, under the windows, etc) , to give those bricks a nice natural tone/look (tans, greys, with multiple passes with dabbing with a sponge) might give you a really nice look.This is all if the brick is structurally sound, of course. 

Skin in the game keeps guests from being lame.

Took a little off the price.Fired the contractor.We're now working with a contractor who has skin in the game now, so I'm not as worried.But when I start to work with someone new I'll be bringing donuts/coffee or lunch a few times a week. 

Does he need you to have "skin in the game"?

99% of my walls are textured and I can paint like a madman on those.  

And its good to have some skin in the game..

Could I add some skinny moulding pieces in rectangular shapes near the edges of each wood slab to add some texture?

Newer models are basically the same dishwasher with just different skins.Is the ceiling heavily textured or is that popcorn?

While I love the texture that these cedar planks bring, it's pretty massive and could be muted if I paint it.