Exposing brick walls: The Unhandy Man’s Guide to Exposing a Brick Wall

The Unhandy Man’s Guide to Exposing a Brick Wall

This my husband Aaron’s 1st post! 😀

I’m semi-handy, I guess, and I’ve never attempted a full-scale home renovation project, because I never owed a home until now. In our new place we had a damaged wall, so I decided to do the stupidest thing I have ever attempted to do (to date) and expose the brick under the damaged plaster. Exposing a brick wall isn’t fun or easy, and it creates a terrible mess. I wouldn’t choose to do it again but I am glad I did it because it saved us some money. Exposing a brick wall is easy to do it you’re mildly handy, have three to four days you want to kill, an urge to expose a brick wall, and the guts to give it a try. This is how I exposed a brick wall for about $120.

The Unhandy Man’s Guide to Exposing a Brick Wall…

The Essential Tools for Exposing a Brick Wall:

Hammer
Putty knife $.99
Crow bar $2.50
Respirator (the paper one’s won’t cut it. I borrowed one from a friend)
Gloves $1.19
Eye protection (also borrowed from a friend)
Oscillating saw $19.99
3 x Sponges $1.99 each
2 x Expanding foam (it’s called Great Stufff) $5.00 each
Joint compound $5.15
Plastic tubs (we already had them around)
4 x Wire brushes $2.99 (for set of 4)
Old vacuum or shop van (already had)
A lot of plastic sheeting $1.50-$3.89 (cost varies depending on the mils/thickness)
Brick sealer $26.99
Sander $9.99

Key Things to Remember When Exposing a Brick Wall:

Have confidence
Prep, a lot
It will take longer and be far messier than you think it will

How to Expose a Brick Wall:

1. Pick the wall you want to expose (an exterior wall)

First, after picking your wall, drill a pilot hole to be sure there is actually brick back there. After you are sure, expose a small section (perhaps a square foot) to be sure the brick is something you want the public to see. If not, stop there and consult someone other than me on how to patch a hole, because I don’t know how to do that and (perhaps stupidly) chose to proceed.

2. PREP (a lot!)

Use your plastic sheeting to completely seal-up your work space, and have plastic tubs ready for constant plaster removal. You don’t need to be Norm Abrams in order to expose a brick wall, you just need to have the confidence to see it through. During my brick exposure escapade, my confidence left me several times, namely when I saw the outside through a gap in the brick, and the other time when I realized I have no clue what I was doing. The second thing to remember (perhaps it’s more important than the first), is to prep, prep, prep. Prep. Your. Ass. Off. The more time spent prepping, the more you will love your life after it’s over. Whatever area you are exposing, quarantine it off like Ebola just hit your house. Walls, ceiling, floor, everything. And then, when you are think you are done, add more plastic everywhere. This can’t be stressed enough. I read up about exposing brick, and heard that it’s extremely messy but I took it too lightly. Hear me now- it’s more dirty then you can imagine (or have ever dared to imagine). During the brick exposing process, I had a full-scale breach of my quarantined area, and the clean-up cost me valuable time when I was forced to re-quarantine the next day. When you’re prepping, put cardboard directly under the wall because plaster chunks will come raining down, and 3 mils of plastic sheeting will not go the distance. You’ll want the plastic tubs nearby so you can clean as you go. Plaster gets very heavy, very quickly, so clearing it out often will save you back-breaking work later on.

3. Cut out all the trim

After your room is properly prepped and you are geared up (don’t wear anything you care about and plan to put your entire outfit right into the trash after the project) the next step is to stare that wall down and swing your crow bar. Actually, that’s not true. Take your oscillating saw ($19.99 at Harbor Freight) and cut out all the trim..along the walls, ceiling and windows (if you have any). This will take a while, but it gives you a nice clean break at the corners.

Quick side note on Harbor Freight..if you are an UN-handy person working a limited budget, Harbor Freight is about to become your best friend. It’s cheap, super cheap. The power tools are pretty crappy, but again, if you are un-handy, chances are you won’t be doing many renovations anyway, so you don’t need the best. Unfortunately, they don’t have everything so you’ll ultimately be going to Home Depot during this operation, but start the journey at the Freight and get what you can….

Back to the wall.

4. You precise, calculated blows

You can’t go ape on the wall, don’t even think about going ape. You must use precise, calculated blows. I heard a crow bar was the best, but I found its distant cousin the putty knife to be more effective. Starting at your test area take your hammer (and this is the only time you’ll be able to Mike Tyson the wall) pound around in a 1 square foot radius. This leads me into another excellent point, work in small areas. Don’t jump around from spot to spot. Attack this wall with calculated precision. After you pounded the wall, work your putty knife between the plaster and brick as far as it will go and then pry. Hopefully big chucks will fall. Don’t expect this to be easy. Some sections will come off in huge, glorious chucks. Other areas will be so much trouble you’ll want to cry, but by that time your tear ducts will so clogged with plaster dust that a 1000 year old mummy has a better chance of producing a tear than you do. Which leads me to my next point. When you get frustrated, it’s tempting to start wailing away on the wall with your crow bar, but this is exactly what the wall wants you to do, it really doesn’t want to be exposed. It’s cozy under an inch and a half of plaster. It’s been like that for the last 100 years. It doesn’t want to be revealed and it will fight you at every turn. Going ape with the crow will do nothing for the cause, because if plaster is not in big chucks it’s in dust form. And when it goes dust, it permeates everything and goes into every orifice of your body. So after you have cleared all the plaster off your wall, you’ll notice it doesn’t look very good.

5. Scrub the wall with wire brushes

The next step is to take wire brushes (in various size, the smallest being tooth-brush size, the biggest 8 inches) and scrub the wall hard! This unfortunately produces tons of dust, but it can’t be avoided.

6. Vacuum

Okay, congrats…the extremely mess part is done, but you are far from completing this project, which by now I’m sure you are regretting. Now is a good time to grab your vacuum (this project will destroy any normal vacuum, so be sure it’s old and pretty much useless or it’s a shop vac) and vacuum up all the dust that has settled on the baseboard, windows sills, etc.

7. Sponge down the newly exposed brick

After the dust has been somewhat cleaned up, grab a bucket of warm water and a large sponge and wipe down your newly exposed brick.

8. Fill holes and gaps in the bricks with mortar

Hopefully you don’t have large cracks, but if you do you can do one of two things…lie to yourself (because at this point you want the project to be done) and say, “Hey, the cracks give the wall character!”, and leave them alone or get scared (like I did) that the bricks will start falling out, which will lead to my house collapsing. So, if you don’t want your house to collapse, grab some mortar repair (cement filler) and fill in the cracks. You’ll sleep better. And yes, the mortar won’t look like the 100-year-old mortar you just exposed, but at least your house won’t fall down (which it probably wouldn’t anyway).

9. Fill gaps along the trim with expanding foam

After all that, grab a can of this magical foam stuff that expands when you spray it and fill in all the seams around baseboards, windows, ceiling, etc.

10. Trim off excess foam and sand

Wait for the foam to cure, then buzz the excess hardened foam with your oscillating saw, sand it smooth and throw some joint compound over it and guess what ?!! …you are still not done. Oh No. You’ll be working on the edge work far long than you worked on anything during this process and they will still look like crap. To date, I am still trying to get my edges looking good.

11. Clean the bricks, again

Next, clean the brick one more time with a sponge to get any remaining dust off.

12. Seal the bricks

And now, it’s sealant time (the sealant was the most expensive part of this project). I heard a sprayer works best, but since I didn’t have one of those I used a s paint brush and sponge. It’s tempting to rush through this process, but the sealant is key to long-term success, especially if you don’t want to be cleaning up mortar dust for the rest of your life. Use the paint brush to get into all the nooks, crannies, mortar (trace around each brick), and use the sponge for the face of the bricks. You can measure success when you can wipe the bricks with the sponge and you don’t hear any more mortar dust falling off and hitting the plastic below.

13. The clean-up

Now for the clean up (which will hopefully be a breeze if you prepped properly), meticulously tear down your plastic slowly and precisely to keep the dust from spreading. Sweep up the dust that inevitably got through, bandage up your bruised and bloody fingers kick back and realize that it looks pretty good for not being a pro pin-tucker, and you did and you did it for cheap. Congrats.

One last thing I forgot to mention… this project will leave you battered, bruised and unbelievably sore. At one point my hands went numb from overuse, and at another point I lost the ability to reach above my head. After the first day (which is the hardest manual labor day) I laid in my bed, begged Anna for any type of massage she was willing to give.

P.S. I never really mentioned the use of the crow bar, it’s really not needed but it feels good to have it on standby. You’ll inevitably, in bouts of frustration, reach for the crow bar thinking you’ll show this walls who the boss hogg is and take a few heated whack just realize the crow is too big and bulking for this project and that the putty knife is actually perfect even though it might feel slower.

Have you ever exposed a brick wall? Do you have any tips on how to do it? Do you think you might try exposing a brick wall?

Exposed brick walls: steps and ideas for creating a feature brick wall

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Exposed brick walls have long been a seen as a holy grail of interiors, the perfect solution for creating a stylish, yet understated feature wall look. For some lucky homeowners, stripping away an ugly drywall is all it takes to reveal a beautiful brick wall that lends itself to a range of interiors styles; from country to industrial.

However, there are of course drawbacks to revealing the literal building blocks of your home and getting the look right takes careful preparation, attention to detail and patience. Our guide talks you through the process of creating a feature with exposed bricks, to ensure you achieve the desired finish.

See more: DIY projects to do in a day or less.

1. Pick a wall to expose

An exposed brick expanse is  a dramatic statement, as whichever wall you choose will become the focus of the room. The easiest  wall to strip will be one with no doors  or windows, as working around edges will slow you down, plus will need filling and careful repair when you’re finished. Look at how many radiators and sockets are on the wall, too.

Stove, Warmer Brothers Anglesey . Armchair, Ikea . Mirror, Bramley & White . Rug, La Redoute

(Image credit: Katie Lee © Future)

If a whole wall is a bit too much of a commitment for you, how about exposing a fireplace instead? We love this cosy little nook (above) from homeowner Jade, who’s matched raw brick with dark grey in her living space. Balance out with modern additions like a sleek mirror to stop it looking too traditional, but embrace the hygge with plenty of throws and cushions too.

Have a wander around Jade’s home and find out how she extended on a budget.

Bed, Heal’s . Cushions in Palmeral linen fabric, House of Hackney

(Image credit: Chris Snook)

Bare brick works better with a ‘raw’ contemporary look, so we would advise changing the style of any face plates and radiators  to metal if they are not already. An exposed brick wall marries itself to  an industrial-style interior, so if you go for this look, consider running power cables into some galvanised trunking.

2. Prepare the wall

(Image credit: Farrow and Ball)

The scary thing about revealing old brickwork, is there is no real way of telling what the wall will look like until it’s done. If you are the sort of person that will be unhappy with rustic, uneven bricks, cracks and patches then proceed directly to the cheat option (below).

Once you’re ready to take the plunge, first drill a pilot hole to be sure there is actually brick back there. To ensure the bricks are of good enough quality to make a feature in a scheme, uncover a test site (approximately 30 square centimetres), which should give you a good idea of the quality of your bricks. If you are not happy with them,  stop there, but if you like the look,  get ready to tackle the rest.

3. Protect yourself and your surroundings

Remember the wee shelves I made last week? Well I put them up today 🙌🏻 yay! They look so much better than the upside down ikea mosslanda that I had up before. And when friends turn up for coffee with 2 wooden salt & pepper pots to match your egg cups, it’s not a bad day!! Cheers @tori.85 #kitchendecor #shelving #shelves #shelfie #myeclecticmix #vintagestyle #howivintage #retrostyling #myhshome #enamelware #meakin #pocketofmyhome #mydiymydecor #mycurrentview #myhometrend #nestandthrive #styleithappy #colourpop #sahstylists #mycreativeinterior #colourmyhome #diyhome #walltowallstyle #spotlightonmyhome #mycuratedaesthetic #mycreativeinterior #dailydecordetail #myhomevibe #ladygraybrandrep #ladygraygraphics #sorealhones @real_homes Kellie Mairs 🤖

A photo posted by @jellieandthebeans on Oct 18, 2018 at 6:31am PDT

You will need goggles, gloves, masks and sensible clothing. Seal off the rest of the room, too, to ensure nothing gets damaged in the process of stripping the wall. Invest in the toughest plastic sheeting you can find and lay all over the room, floor and furniture, and place cardboard directly under your work area. Remember, this project is going to create some serious dust, so it’s wise to have two buckets on the go  for removing the old plaster, so you can continually empty them in small loads.

4. Be patient

(Image credit: Brent Darby)

We can’t lie, stripping a wall back to brick is a hard and dirty job, but one that is worth it once completed. Think of it as more of an archaeology project than a demolition job, one that needs careful, patient attention to get the best finish.

Don’t just go at the wall with a crow bar or hammer away at random spots – this will only create more dust and a bad finish. Starting  at your test area, hit the wall with precision across a one foot square radius. Then, pry the plaster off with  a putty knife, which will hopefully  come off in chunks. Some parts of  the wall will be trickier than others  to reveal, but be persistent and don’t lose heart – it will look amazing.

5. Clean and finish the exposed brick

Happy Sunday! I’d like to tell you today has been a day of rest but instead it’s been running errands, procrastinating and I’ve definitely had the Sunday blues today despite having lovely things planned this week as I’m still on half term! Nothing a glass of wine or 3 and Strictly can’t fix! I’m not sure if I’ve ever fully declared the extent of my love for strictly on here but now we’re such good friends, you need to know that I’m obsessed. Totally and utterly and it’s my dream to have a Strictly themed birthday party one year (my birthday is in November, right in the middle of the series) so if it’s still running when I hit the next big milestone birthday you all need to dig out your sequins and lycra because it will happen! (Fun fact, Mama Oxfordone types out the list of contestants and what they’re famous for each year and makes sure I have a copy, she also contributes 95% of the phone in votes- God I love her . ..and better get some tickets in the ballot sometime soon for her) aaaanyone with me? Anyone actually been to a Strictly themed party?! (Don’t make me too jealous!) Have a lovely evening all 💕 #diningtable #diningroomideas #diningroom #eames #exposedbrick #industrialinterior #eclecticdecor #eclecticinteriors #eclecticallymade #mannequin #suyhome #reallinstahomes #openplan #renovation #sorealhomes #dslooking #myhometrend #myhouzz #styleithappy #comedinewithme #interiorsinpo #interiors123 #interiorstyling #interior4inspo #decorcrushing #diningroomdecor Lissi

A photo posted by @oxfordone on Oct 21, 2018 at 12:49pm PDT

Once you have exposed the wall sponge it down to remove as much dust as possible. Then go in and deep clean each brick using a wire brush and a mix of equal parts sugar soap combine with salt and mixed with water the make a paste.

If there is any sections of stubborn plaster, use brick acid or sandblaster to get a smoother finish. Finish the wall with a terracotta sealant.

6. Paint it (black, white, whatever colour you like)

Bar stools, Cox & Cox

(Image credit: Malcolm Menzies)

Not keen on the colour of exposed brick, but love the raw look? Tie your feature space in with your interior scheme by giving it a few coats of paint. Give the wall a scrub, wipe it down, fill in any cracks with a filler, apply a primer and you’re good to go! Use two coats for a full finish. We love the beachy look of this white wall above, but black and dark blue looks equally as good – as do pastel shades like ice-cream pink and green.

Best mural ideas.

How to cheat the look

Wallpaper, Wallpaper Sales . Bedside table, Nest

(Image credit: Katie Lee © Future)

Sometimes exposed brick just isn’t a practical choice, but there’s good news – you can still get the same effect with a wallpaper or mural! With a whole host of colours and styles out there, too, it’s easier than ever to get the industrial exposed brick look you want on a budget. Brick-effect wallpaper is particularly good for kids’ rooms as a grown-up but inexpensive replacement for their old decor.

Like this? Check out the rest of this transformed Georgian home.

(Image credit: The Baked Tile Company)

If real exposed brick walls are a far off dream, you can always recreate the look with cladding. Modern brick cladding comes in  a wide variety and type of bricks.  Try Reclaimed Brick Tile for an authentic aged feel, or Slimbrick  or Matclad for brick slips that you apply with specialist adhesive.

Mid century modern decorating ideas

Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70’s style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn’t writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.

Exposed Brick: The Complete Guide For Your Home

Exposed brick is an interior design showstopper. It can show off the character of your home, add dramatic texture and create a focal point in any room. Depending on your home, it can be an authentic period feature, a grungy industrial accent or an ultra modern statement.

But getting there can be a tricky, messy job. How do you expose a rendered brick wall or chimney breast? How can you strip paint from brickwork? Can you lighten dark or bright red brick with whitewash? Do you need to seal exposed brick?

This guide walks through different scenarios, the exposed brick in my home, and points to the experts where you need them…

Exposed brick in my home

When we moved in to this house in 2018, the chimney breast in the living room was already exposed. It was one of the eye-catching features that made me want the place! Previous owners painted the brickwork off-white and then partially stripped the paint. This left a creamy patina which works well with the soft rosey hue of the Victorian brick.

Paint stripper to expose brick

If you have painted brick walls and want the exposed brick look, you’re going to have to get familiar with paint stripper.

Last year, when redecorating the ground floor, we decided to give the dining room’s chimney breast the same treatment. Previous owners had also painted this chimney breast pale grey. As we started stripping it, we discovered cream underneath which meant a matching paint patina.

We used Nitromors paint stripper and specialised scrapers to do this work. It was VERY messy – we did this mid-renovation, so there was no carpet or furniture to be damaged. Paint stripper is nasty – I wouldn’t recommend doing a job like this with pets or children in the house.

This room’s near the double doorway (you can -just- see it in the living room shot earlier). So they’re only a few feet apart, and their matching finishes helps to ‘tie the spaces together’ as a more professional interiors blogger might say…

Exposed Brick Outdoor Walls

When we’d re-built and stained the deck, we decided to continue the exposed brick theme further into the outdoor space. There, too, we had a cream-then-grey painted brick wall. The job out here was easier (though no less messy!) as we could take a pressure washer to the wall.

We left more paint on this wall for a heavier patina and more rustic finish – I think that’s better suited to a garden. It’s a quick and efficient process – just be prepared to clean up everything – that paint will fly EVERYWHERE.

These three brickwork features are all on the same aspect of the house, in adjoining spaces. So you can stand back and see all at once. This offers a portion of pleasing consistency as you move through the ground floor.

But because I share photos of these spots a lot on Instagram, I’m often asked how to whitewash walls (as that’s how ours can look), or how we removed plaster and render. And the answer is: I don’t know! We didn’t have to do either of those things! So I’ve rounded up some comprehensive guides to answer those questions…

Should I create a feature exposed brick wall?

Deciding to reveal brickwork is a big choice because, while it’s not as if you can’t go back – it would actually be relatively simple to patch up your test spot with plaster, let it dry, re-paint and pretend the whole thing never happened – it would certainly be a bit of a faff.

So if you’re deciding whether to take the plunge, this article from Country Living might help you decide, as it thoughtfully weighs up the pros and cons.

For my two cents, I’d suggest trying to establish what your brickwork looks like under there. Take a good look at your exterior walls – do you like the tone of the bricks and the mortar? Would you be happy with that look? But remember, that’s no guarantee. In period properties it’s common for internal walls to use lower quality bricks. So: is there anywhere you could test removing some plaster to get a look? Perhaps behind a big piece of furniture or inside some fitted storage? To remove it, simply drill through your render and gently lift a piece away with a chisel or claw hammer.

How do I remove plaster from a wall or chimney breast?

This is a difficult, messy job, and my honest advice (even as someone who loves to have a crack at a project) is to get help from a trusted contractor.

But if you’re confident, and have enough time and tolerance for mess, have at it! This guide walks through the process for removing plasterwork in a safe and logical way.

Removing paint from brickwork

This is the route I’ve gone down personally, so I’ve included my personal experience earlier in this post. But I also wanted to the guide that I read before we did those jobs.

This article from Paint Master is super comprehensive, and explains how you should seal your brickwork after removing paint. This is important to prevent dust but also to protect your beautiful new brick from absorbing moisture – especially important in humid rooms like kitchens or bathrooms.

How to whitewash bright brickwork

So. What happens if you expose, clean up and seal your brickwork but doesn’t look the way you hoped? Because of the cream paint patina on ours, I receive a lot of questions asking we we whitewashed our brick. The answer is no, but whitewashing is a good option if your brickwork is too dark or bright for your liking.

Whitewashing basically involves watering down white emulsion paint, and thinly applying it to your brickwork to lighten and soften the appearance. This piece from Home Depot is a simple step-by-step guide to effective white-washing, including what ratio of paint to use and how many coats you may need.

If you don’t fancy whitewashing, you could always fully paint your brickwork. There are some beautiful finishes and paint techniques you can use to make a real statement with painted brick. Split tones are particularly effective, as you can make use of the naturally-slightly-imperfect geometry of the brickwork…

Brickwork is the beautiful, raw skeleton of so many of our buildings. It takes heat and pressure to create a brick, skill and experience to lay them, and a little patience and determination to reveal them once again in your home. But if you’re looking for a statement that’s about as authentic to the bones of your home as it can be, then it may be worth the effort for you.

How to Expose Brickwork – Glowing Embers Official Blog

Credit: @1930shousetohome

During lockdown, homeowners up and down the country have been busy putting their DIY skills to the test. While some people have kept things simple by putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, others have been taking on some more challenging tasks, like exposing their fireplaces and creating a real feature in a living room or dining room.

To learn more about the recent trend of exposing brickwork in the home, we spoke to Lisa Evans, who is a spokesperson for MyJobQuote. As a specialist in the tradesperson industry, she was perfectly placed to give us advice on how you can carry out the job in your home.

“What is the process of exposing brickwork around a fireplace?”

Although the process of exposing the brickwork around a fireplace is relatively straightforward, you need to follow certain steps to make sure that you complete the job to the highest possible standard. These are:

Examine the state of the brick you wish to expose before starting. If your brickwork is in poor condition, you may need to consult with a specialist before you start the work.
Protect the floor nearest the wall by covering it with sheeting. This will help stop it from scratching or chipping as bits of plaster fall from the wall. Plus, it makes the cleaning process quicker.
Start breaking up the plaster with a masonry chisel and hammer.
Once you have removed most of the plaster, you can then focus on the tough sections that remain. If you have some sections that refuse to come away, try using a sharp knife.
Once all the plaster has been removed, use a wire brush to go over the exposed wall. This will remove any small bits of plaster and sediment.
Once you’ve cleared the wall, spread a mild detergent on the brickwork.
Leave this solution on the brickwork for 5-10 minutes and then wipe it away with a wet sponge.
Finally, use one or two coats of brick sealant on the newly exposed wall. This will help to protect it.

“What safety measures do people have to follow?”

When you expose the brickwork on a fireplace, you need to make sure you follow health and safety protocols, particularly when you’re working with sharp tools.

Firstly, if you’re really unsure about what you’re doing or you think it might not be safe to expose the brickwork, then consult a structural engineer or a bricklayer before you begin the work. Similarly, if you’re unsure of how to use any of the tools you need, speak to someone who does.

Then, while carrying out the work, make sure that you protect yourself by using the correct protective equipment, including goggles, a respirator and gloves.

Finally, make sure you carefully check the manufacturer’s instructions on the brick sealant before you use it. These instructions will show you the correct quantity of the solution you need and any safety steps you need to take.

“How long does it usually take to expose brickwork around a fireplace?”

How long it takes to expose the brickwork around a fireplace depends on how large the wall is, whether the brickwork needs repointing and how many coats of sealant are required.

However, as a guide, it usually takes four to six hours to completely clear the area. This time scale is for a standard fireplace and chimney breast (5ft W X 9ft H) and also includes the clean up process too.

“Can you offer any tips for things people should avoid doing when they’re undertaking the job?”

Firstly, if you’re pulling the plaster off the wall then you need to make sure you’re not doing it aggressively. If you’re too aggressive and try to get the job done quickly with big swings of the hammer and chisel, you could damage the brickwork underneath.

Then, once you have completed the job, don’t apply the sealant before you hoover all the dust and debris. Otherwise, some of this may blow up and catch on the sealant as it dries.

“Are there any different types of fireplaces people should be aware of?”

The type of fireplace and flue system you have in your home will determine how you need to proceed. I’ll quickly give you a recap of the main types of fireplaces and flues, as well as a brief explanation of each:

• Fake fireplace: These may need to be detached from the wall before you start to expose the brick wall behind it.

• Gel fireplace: This type of fireplace uses alcohol-gel based canisters as a fuel source. They don’t need a chimney or flue and they can be placed anywhere within the home or garden.

• Ethanol fireplace: Also known as a bio fireplace, ethanol fireplaces are similar to a gel fireplace. This type of fireplace burns ethanol as a fuel and doesn’t need to be hooked up to your gas or electricity. This means you have free rein on where to place it.

• Open-hearth fireplace: This is a traditional fireplace that has been built into a property. It’s usually made from either brick or stone. Most period properties will have open-hearth fireplaces built in specific rooms. They’re usually built directly onto a chimney, but they’re not as efficient as the newer-style fireplaces we now see more often.

• Free-standing fireplace: This is a contemporary alternative to an open-hearth fireplace that works well if there’s no built-in chimney within the property. This is because it can be placed on a hearth in the middle of the room and no major renovation work is required to fit it.

• Insert fireplace: This is basically a combustion system that’s built into a steel or cast-iron surround. A fireplace like this can use any type of fuel and it is a lot more efficient than a traditional fireplace.

• Brick chimney: This is the classic flue and is found in most period properties with an open-hearth fire. However, you can use it for something more modern, such as a log burner.

• Pre-fabricated: This type of flue is usually used with gas fires. It’s commonly made from steel or another metal and it is placed through the roof of a property.

• Balanced flue: Again, this type of flue is used with gas when there’s no other flue or chimney available. It vents through an exterior wall rather than a roof.

• Pre-cast: This is a more modern type of flue. It’s typically made from concrete or clay.

“What equipment do people need to expose brickwork?”

If you head to your local DIY shop, you should be able to get all of the tools you require for exposing brickwork quickly and easily. Plus, because you don’t need any power tools, you don’t have to spend a fortune, either.

To expose brickwork, you’ll need the following equipment:

• A hammer

• A hoover

• A putty knife

• Gloves

• A sponge

• Mild detergent

• A respirator

• Goggles

• Brick sealant

• A masonry chisel

• Dust sheets or plastic sheeting

“When should people seek professional help with such a task?”

If your brickwork is in a good condition, then you can carry out the task yourself. However, you need to study the brickwork carefully before you begin. If you notice that some of the bricks are loose or appear to be crumbling, then it’s best to consult a professional before you start.

“How much does it cost to expose the brickwork around a fireplace?”

The amount it will cost to expose the brickwork on your fireplace depends on a number of factors, such as where your property is in the UK and how long the job takes. Remember, if the brickwork needs repointing or it needs more than one coat of sealant, the job will take longer and more materials will be required.

However, that being said, a job like this will usually cost you between £200 and £400. This is the cost of hiring a contractor to complete the job, and mostly to labour costs. If someone is doing the DIY themselves, they would just need to purchase a sealer (approximately. £60.00 for 5 litres) if they already have the tools to hand.

“Do you have any top tips for installing a particular type of fireplace?”

Yes. If you’re planning on installing a log burner in your fireplace, then I have several tips for you.

Firstly, before you buy the log burner, you need to make sure that the log burner you buy adheres to the regulations in your area.

Then, before you fit the log burner, you should check the condition of your hearth. After all, log burners create a lot of heat, so you may need a new hearth if yours is old or damaged. Similarly, you should also make sure you line your chimney. This will help to stop toxic fumes making their way into your home.

Once you’ve fitted your log burner, you should install a carbon monoxide alarm to make sure your home is safe and free from potentially poisonous gases.

“How should exposed brick fireplaces be maintained and cleaned?”

Once you have exposed the brickwork, you can clean it using warm water and a mild detergent. If you have any dirt or marks on the bricks, then you can also use a sponge to scrub these areas. Once a year, I’d also advise using brick sealant to help maintain the exposed wall.

However, you need to remember that bricks absorb moisture. If you notice that the mortar between the bricks is starting to crumble or crack, then you’ll need to repoint the area. Similarly, if the bricks start to look damaged, you’ll need to replace them.

“Can you suggest any latest trends for exposed brickwork fireplaces from a decorative point of view?”

In the last few months, fireplace decorations have become one of the hottest interior design trends in the UK.

We have seen a rise in search volume for “fireplace ideas”, over the last year which is up 81 per cent YOY.

There are lots of different fireplace accessories that are all popular, but a few of my favourite fireplace ideas include:

• Painting the brickwork: If you have a small room, then painting the brickwork white can help make the room look brighter and larger.

• Pairing distressed brickwork with modern furniture: This provides a contemporary or industrial appearance in a home.

• Connecting to the outdoors: If you’re replacing the brickwork in the fireplace, then it’s worth trying to match it with the exterior brickwork of your home. This creates the illusion of ‘bringing the outside in’.

• Leaving building materials exposed: If you’ve exposed the brickwork in your fireplace, then it’s also worth leaving other building materials in your home exposed, such as the roof joist or floorboards. This helps to create a raw and industrial style. Alternatively, you can expose the brickwork on a whole wall, which creates an authentic, rustic appearance.

• Add an exotic-looking stove: You can then pair this perfectly with outlandish wallpaper, a Moroccan rug, indoor house plants and wood flooring. This helps to make a carefree, sophisticated space.

The fireplace ideas that work best in your space will depend on the age of your property and your style. However, I’d suggest trying a few different fireplace accessories to see which suits you best.
We hope these tips have inspired you to expose the brickwork in your home. After all, doing so can really open up your space and you can make a real design feature. Remember, if you’re thinking about adding a stove or fireplace to your new feature, then we have a wide range available and can advise you about which will look best in your space. Contact us today to learn more.

Pros & Cons of Exposed Brick Interior Walls

An exposed brick wall in a home can convey a feeling of warmth and character and add texture to a large blank space. It can also be a source of frustration. Although durable, exposed bricks and mortar can flake and crumble and require more maintenance than a plastered or sheetrocked wall. If you’re about to expose a hidden brick wall or buy or rent a home with brick interior walls, these tips should help you decide if exposed brick is right for you.

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The History of Bricks

The use of bricks for building structures dates back to the year 7000 BC. Early bricks were little more than mud squares that were dried in the sun. Using fire to dry bricks sped up the process and also made the bricks more resistant to harsh weather. Fired bricks were also good for absorbing heat from the sun throughout the day and releasing it after the sun went down.

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Today, bricks are commonly made from clay and shale which is then kiln fired. The result is a durable block that can be used to build walls and multi-story structures. Many schools, healthcare facilities, and government building are built with brick. At one time, most homeowners preferred brick for the construction of their homes. To avoid an industrial look, most brick homes have lath and plaster interior walls to create a smooth and finished look. Because builders knew the interior walls would be concealed, they often used inferior bricks on the inside of the house. These bricks had the most defects and were not as aesthetically pleasing as the outside bricks.

With interior design trends emphasizing an industrial and manufacturing feel, many homeowners are choosing to take down aging lath and plaster walls rather than repair them. A brick wall does add character to an interior and creates an instant focal point for the room. Exposed brick walls are especially popular in modern lofts and can add raw charm to a bedroom, living room, or kitchen.

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Pros of Exposed Brick Interior Walls

Charm

Aside from holding up your house, an exposed interior brick wall is a fantastic focal point. No two bricks are the same, and the fact that bricks still have to be carefully laid by hand adds to the history and charm of brick wall construction. Chips and flaws make the wall all the more interesting.

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Texture

Bricks are loaded with texture. Texture is an important interior design element and can quickly set the mood of a room. Any object with a rough texture reflects less light and gives the room a warmer feel. Texture also adds weight to an object which can help create a cozy atmosphere. Along with having visual texture, a brick wall has a tactile appeal which explains why people like to run their hands over the rough surface.

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Industrial Chic

Industrial interior design is all about proudly displaying features that most homes try to conceal. Exposed pipes and ductwork, lots of wooden and metal surfaces, polished and unpolished concrete. Nothing says “industrial chic” quite like an exposed brick wall.

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Tough

A brick wall can stand up to more abuse than a plaster or sheetrock wall. Although it can chip and crumble, a little bump or thump won’t hurt brick.

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Cons of Exposed Brick Interior Walls

Flaws

In older homes and structures, the bricks on the inside walls are not as high quality as the face bricks on the outside of the home. Most house plans included lath and plaster interior walls. Because the inside bricks would be concealed, these bricks are often chipped, bumpy, uneven, and flawed. Interior bricks were often laid by apprentice masons learning the craft.

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Moisture Issues

Bricks are porous which can lead to moisture problems and mold. Moisture fluctuations can make the brick and the mortar in between the bricks brittle which can cause cracking, flaking, and crumbling. If you have a large area of exposed brick, you may need to seal the wall with a brick sealant. You will need to replace any missing or crumbling mortar and possibly replace cracked or deteriorated bricks before sealing the wall.

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Dirt

Any rough surface is a magnet for dirt. An exposed brick wall can be hard to clean. If the brick isn’t sealed, it can absorb cooking oils and other airborne contaminants. You may need special cleaning supplies to avoid damaging the mortar and the surface of the brick. It takes more than just a light dusting to keep a brick wall clean.

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Color

Today, bricks come in many colors, but old brick walls tend to be red. If the bricks have faded, they may look more pink than red. Unless you’re going to paint the bricks, you’re stuck with the color of the wall. Once painted, it’s tough to remove paint from a brick wall without damaging the bricks.

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Energy

A brick wall isn’t very energy efficient. Most brick walls are covered on the inside to not only give the wall a finished look, but to add insulation and reduce drafts through gaps in the mortar. Exposing a small wall may not affect your heating bill much, but exposing a large wall or multiple walls is going to reduce the energy efficiency of your home.

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When it comes to interior design ideas, a brick wall might not be your first choice. Most contemporary home decor is intended for modern interiors, and a brick wall definitely conveys the history of the room. However, many interior design tools offer exposed brick and stone as wall cover options which go surprisingly well with most modern furniture. An exposed brick wall can be a nice mix of the past and the present or a way to add personality and charm to a room.

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Creating exposed brick walls: The pros and cons

Exposed brick work comes in and out of fashion more than most interior finishes, both in the home and in commercial spaces. It’s an iconic style, but it’s not for everybody. So how do you know if spending the time creating this look is worth it for you and your home?

Luckily for you, the National Design Academy has done all the hard thinking for you and below are the pros and cons to help you decide.

What are the pros of exposed brick work?

Exposed brick work can add contrast to a space, especially when mixed with a diverse range of finishes. High-gloss and mirrored finishes are always well complimented with the use of brickwork.
It can add texture to an otherwise uninteresting space.
It can also help to add warmth to a space, especially when red brick is exposed, creating a homely feel.
Exposing your brickwork is not as expensive as some other wall finishes, as long as you have the right equipment and the time to dedicate to the work.
The technique can also be used to create a focal point within a space, just like any other wall covering.
Exposed brickwork, when treated correctly, can be highly durable, therefore works well in high traffic areas such as hallways.

What are the cons of exposed brick work?

Exposed brickwork is not for everyone and some can see this as ‘messy’ looking. If a clean finish is what you are looking for then this is not the finish for you.
If the technique is not used correctly it can make a space look unfinished.
Your bricks may not be of the best quality, and without removing part of the plaster you will never know.
The colour of your brick is pre-determined, and although this can be painted, you would then lose the ‘natural’ look. So to maintain the original look, you would just need to make do.
Your brick work must be treated once it is exposed, as otherwise you will find that the quality deteriorates, and this is something which will take time.
Your brickwork will also require maintenance, which will include brushing, cleaning and re-treating, which again will take time.

So have you made your decision? Is exposed brickwork for you? If so take a look at the 5 top tips below to consider when creating this look.

5 Tips to create an exposed brick wall

Expose a small amount of the brick first and assess the quality and colour before making your final decision.
Do not do too much! You do not have to expose all 4 walls, just try one wall to start with.
Always use the right equipment and get professional help if you are unsure about your abilities.
Painting the exposed brick can work well, but remember that paint on brick can be difficult to remove so think very carefully about this first.
Finally, when the wall is finished, dress the room with a range of texture to create interest. Think about mirrors, furs and metallic’s to offer a luxury feel.

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Inspection of building walls: brick, retaining, panel

Inspection of building walls is a set of measures aimed at determining the category of the technical condition and operability of an object, identifying defects and developing measures to eliminate them. The main tasks of the survey are to make sure that the object can be safely operated or to determine the degree of emergency and the need for repair or replacement of the structure.

When is a building inspection necessary?

A comprehensive survey of buildings may be required in the following situations:

before major repairs, redevelopment, reconstruction;
for up-to-date information about the current state of the structure;
upon detection of visible deformations and defects;
during construction insurance;
in case of loss of technical documentation for the object;
to determine the quality of completed construction and finishing works;
before buying or selling an object;
when registering a change in the purpose of the building.

According to GOST R 31937-2011, construction expertise of building walls must be carried out no later than two years after commissioning, and thereafter at least once every ten years under normal operating conditions or once every five years under difficult environmental conditions. In addition, the examination of cracks in the walls can be organized unscheduled upon detection of deformations and defects, after accidents, at the request of the owner and by appointment of the authorities supervising capital construction projects.

What kind of work is done when inspecting walls?

In accordance with the provisions of SP 13-102-2003 and GOST 31937-2011, the survey of retaining walls of buildings and structures is carried out in several stages, during which various methods are used. Depending on the specifics, the works can be divided into three categories: analytical, visual and instrumental.

Analytical work

Analytical work includes the study of design and technical documentation of the inspected object in order to study its design features and identify possible causes of defects. As a rule, the list of documents required for a competent analysis includes:

technical passport of the object;
general construction drawings showing the structural changes made;
act of acceptance of the building into operation with the results of acceptance tests and a list of shortcomings;
magazine for the operation of the structure, architectural supervision, construction work;
geodetic and geological survey report;
the conclusion of periodic inspections of the building and previously completed surveys.

During the analysis, the specification and purpose of the object, the name of the organization developing the project and the year the building was completed are established. Also, structural and assembly diagrams, geometric parameters of structural elements of buildings, design and design loads are studied.

Visual examinations

Visual methods are used at the first stage of the examination and allow to determine the general condition of the building by the distortion of the geometry of the facades and the nature of the defects. Specialists identify defects and damage only by external signs:

fix them and carry out the necessary measurements;
identify major emergency areas, if any;
specify the scheme of working points for instrumental survey;
carry out inspection of the territories adjacent to the building.

Also, a visual inspection of the outer walls is carried out in order to assess the vertical layout and study the principle of organization of surface water drainage.

Instrumental research

Analysis of documentation and visual inspection do not provide comprehensive information about the current state of the object, structural strength and reliability. To obtain detailed results, it is necessary to use instrumental methods that will make it possible to make informed decisions on the implementation of certain works.

The main purpose of such studies is to determine the technical condition of the building and predict changes in its performance over time.

The greatest information content when examining the walls of buildings can be obtained using the following instrumental methods:

Theodolite survey in combination with leveling and photogrammetry. Designed to identify the degree of subsidence of the foundation and volumetric areas of deformation of the building.
Radiometric method. Allows you to determine the density of the wall material, including concrete and stone.
Ultrasonic examination to determine the hidden defects of the walls, as well as the strength of the material, determine the degree of crack opening, their depth and width.
Acoustic method required to study the level of sound transmission of floors and walls.
Pneumatic building study to analyze the air permeability of structures.
The neutron method is one of the most accurate in studying the density of brickwork, concrete, stone.
The electromagnetic method is used to assess the condition of the wall structure, their thickness and to detect hidden defects.
Plastic deformation – designed to determine the deformation and strength of the wall material.
Electro-optical research technology – allows you to determine the parameters of the vibration of the building and the degree of its influence on the general condition of the structure.
Squeeze or pull-off method with chipping – used to assess the quality of the wall material and its strength.

What parameters are determined when examining walls?

During the inspection of the walls of buildings, it is mandatory to study the following parameters and characteristics:

dimensions of the walls;
condition of waterproofing elements;
the degree of humidity of the walls;
soundproofing properties;
thermal performance;
the quality of masonry and wall materials, including the strength of mortar, concrete, brick;
center distance;
possible axis offset.

In addition, the relative horizontal deviations are analyzed in relation to the height of the building. So, for reinforced concrete and brick walls, it should not be higher than the ratio of 1/500. For walls made of the same materials, lined with natural stone, a horizontal deviation of 1/700 is considered normal, and for glass stained-glass windows no more than 1/1000.

What defects and damages to the walls can be found during the examination?

A professional technical inspection of the condition of the walls reveals the following defects:

minor and extensive delamination of masonry joints;
inclined, horizontal and vertical cracks in main walls, lintels and piers;
destruction of individual sections;
erosive weathering of areas outside the building;
deviation in verticality;
peeling of plaster and facing material;
single fallout of bricks;
freezing and moistening of individual sections and the entire structure;
deformation of the walls and rupture of the relationships between them;
deviation of wall dimensions from design dimensions;
corrosion of bricks, embedded elements, mortar;
absence or non-compliance with the parameters of the sorting pads of the supporting structures;
inconsistency in the quality of materials used in construction.

Inspection of brick walls, taking into account the peculiarities of brickwork

Inspection of brick walls of a building is carried out with preliminary exposure of the masonry area and removal of plaster. The number of openings of the plaster layer in order to examine the characteristics of the brickwork and analyze the condition of the wall is determined according to the table:

Number of building sections	Number of floors
Number of building sections	to 2	3-4	5-6	over 7
up to 2	6	8	10	from 12
3	8	10	12	from 14
4	10	12	14	from 16
5	12	14	16	from 18
6	14	16	18	from 20

Examination of masonry walls, organized according to the requirements of GOST 31937-2011, is mainly aimed at studying deep and wide cracks, which act as the main causes of deformation of the building as a whole. Such defects include:

cracks in load-bearing elements resulting from overloads;
cracks due to uneven foundation settlement;
defects caused by temperature changes.

In addition to the geometric characteristics of cracks, an assessment of the technical condition of buildings is carried out, and the results of changes in the parameters of defects over time are recorded. For this purpose, several beacons are mounted in cracks at the beginning of its appearance and in the widest or deepest place of opening. During regular inspection of the beacons and fixing the results, the properties of the change in the parameters of the defect depending on temperature fluctuations are taken into account.

Determination of the compressive strength of brickwork:

Brand bricks	Design resistance Р, MPa, to masonry compression on brand solutions
Brand bricks	100	75	50	25
150	2. 2	2.0	1.8	1.5
100	1.8	1.7	1.5	1.3
75	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1
50	–	1.1	1.0-	0.9

In-situ concrete walls and concrete panel inspection features

To obtain up-to-date data and exclude distortion of results, during the examination of walls made of monolithic concrete and buildings made of concrete panels, the difference in concrete strength must be taken into account:

in the lower and upper parts of the section;
in the depth of the structural section and on the surface.

This approach is due to the peculiarities of concreting. Due to mechanical compaction, the surface layer of concrete is characterized by a high content of cement, aggregate and other additives. In addition, the characteristics of the surface layer of the structure may differ from the deep layers, as a result of a violation of the manufacturing technology, leading to a decrease in the strength of the material.

To determine the strength of concrete, the shear-off method is generally used, both at the surface and at the depth of the concrete. To ensure the information content of the study, the separation with a chip is carried out in the same area, after removing and clearing the concrete to the required depth of the first separation.

The strength of concrete walls at different depths can also be affected by such parameters as humidity, chemical effects, temperature. Therefore, to obtain a reliable picture, a combination of direct methods of strength control (tearing off disks, anchors, chipped ribs, etc.) and indirect methods of analysis (ultrasonic method, shock pulse, elastic rebound) are used. The latter are considered more productive when working with concrete walls, but require precise calibration.

During the survey, it is mandatory to study and evaluate the parameters of concrete wall reinforcement, such as:

frequency;
direction;
reinforcement depth.

In this case, it should be taken into account that the strength of concrete directly above the reinforcement and nodes is distorted. In addition, with a small distance between the metal bars, many methods are not suitable for examination and, even if used, give distorted results.

Just as when working with brick walls, when diagnosing the condition of concrete walls, it is necessary to record the parameters of all detected defects, calculate the overall strength of the structure, and its individual elements on which control tests were carried out.

Conclusion

The result of the inspection of the walls of the building is a report that includes a package of documents:

act of inspection of the walls with a detailed description of the object under study and displaying its purpose, wall materials, area, etc. ;
results of all studies carried out;
foundation examination;
photo report, where each defect is recorded and described;
engineering and technical calculations for bearing and enclosing structures;
graphic materials, including building drawings, floor plans, floor plans, etc.;
conclusions about the possibility of operating the facility, indicating various types of loads;
a list of recommendations for the elimination of defects, repair, reconstruction to restore the operational capabilities of the building.

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How to make a trendy brick wall with your own hands?

Brickwork in the interior is one of the most fashionable trends of recent times. This element of decor is especially relevant when decorating a room in a loft style. There are several ways to create a “brick wall” in a room. Each of them is good in its own way, but the choice should take into account the existing disadvantages.

Use of natural brick wall

The wall is cleaned of the remnants of old plaster, polished with a grinder with a petal disc, the inter-brick seams are corrected with a plaster mixture. To protect the wall from damage and shedding, its surface is coated with acrylic varnish or wax.

Pros:

Minuses:

Wall decoration with natural bricks

A redundant natural brickwork is made along the wall, and then a varnish or wax coating is used to protect the surface from external influences.

Pros:

Minuses:

The complexity of the process;
Loss of floor space;
Additional load on interfloor floors.

In order to minimize the disadvantages, you can replace natural brick with clinker tiles: it is much thinner and lighter, while retaining the properties of natural brick.

The tile can have a different shape, texture and color, which greatly expands the design possibilities when using this material.

Using tiles with a brick-like texture

Currently, it is not a problem to choose a tile on the market that imitates various types of brickwork. This option is ideal for the kitchen or bathroom.

Pros:

Aesthetic appearance;
Variety of finishes;
No need for additional surface treatment;
Surface resistance to mechanical damage and pollution;
Ease of maintenance.

Minuses:

Brick wallpaper

You can choose both the simplest wallpaper with a masonry pattern, as well as more expensive vinyl options that imitate the relief of a brick wall.

Pros:

Minuses:

Styrofoam tiles

To imitate brickwork, “bricks” made of polystyrene foam are glued to a plastered, pre-primed surface, and then painted.

Pros:

Minuses:

The work is painstaking, lengthy, requires accuracy;
The coating is subject to mechanical damage, fragile.

Imitation of masonry with plaster

The surface of the wall is plastered and given the appearance of a brick wall using special techniques.

Pros:

Maximum realism coverage;
Improving the heat and sound insulation properties of the surface;
Easy installation;
Low price;
No need for pre-treatment of the wall.

Minuses:

5 ways to apply plaster “under the brick”

To create a “brick wall” with plaster, you can use the following compositions: tile adhesive mixed with gypsum plaster in a 1: 1 ratio; gypsum or shaped plaster; thick paint. There are several ways to create an imitation of brickwork using plastering:

The plaster solution is applied to the primed wall with a layer of 10-20 mm. Rectangular deep form in the form of a brick on the plastered surface imprinted relief bricks. The form must first be moistened. With a wet paint brush, the edges of the resulting relief are slightly smoothed, as a result, the surface acquires a characteristic “stone” texture. After the solution has completely dried, it is sanded and painted in the desired color. The work is quite painstaking, but the result is extremely realistic.

Narrow strips of masking tape are applied to a white-painted wall, recreating the masonry pattern. The wall is painted in a darker tone, after which the tape is immediately removed. This option is the easiest to implement and does not create the need to remove construction debris after completion of work. To make the “masonry” more realistic, you can use decorative plaster instead of paint. It is applied in a thin layer (about 3 mm), the tape is removed after some drying of the composition.

A stencil is applied to the wall, after which it is covered with tinted liquid textured plaster using a trowel or spatula. After 10 minutes, fine sand is applied to the dried solution using an airbrush. For strong adhesion of the sand layer to the surface, it is rolled with a rubber roller. After that, the stencil is removed.

A mixture of gypsum plaster and tile adhesive is applied to the wall with a stencil glued to it from construction tape. You can do this with a spatula or with your hands – this way the surface will acquire a more pronounced texture. The tape is removed immediately. After the layer dries, sharp corners are smoothed with sandpaper, the wall is primed and painted. With this method of finishing, a spectacular surface is obtained that imitates old brickwork.

Brick Wall Design Tips

In order for brickwork to transform the space as much as possible, and not create the illusion of an uncomfortable room, it is worth observing the following principles for its integration into the interior:

For uneven walls, it is recommended to choose more textured options – this will eliminate the need for careful leveling of surfaces.
Do not decorate all the walls in the room in this way. The “brick” wall acts as an accent wall, attracts attention, therefore, as a rule, a similar coating is created in the room on one of the walls or on its part (in the wall between the windows, in a niche).
The combination of brickwork with alternative finishes on the plane of one wall looks spectacular. Masonry can be arranged in the form of fragments of irregular shape, combined with a surface covered with decorative plaster, pasted over with wallpaper, tile or decorated with wooden panels.
Mirrors placed on a brick wall will help harmonize the space by reflecting the surface of another, non-brick wall.
The cosiness of a room with a brick wall will be given by open wooden shelves installed on it. Here it is better to arrange objects that are uniform in color and texture.

design and decoration ideas in the photo

Brick wall in the interior of the kitchen, bedroom, living room and even the corridor – if you like masonry made of natural material, but you don’t know how to apply it and what to choose – imitation or even paste wallpaper with such a pattern, our article will help. Bonus: stylish photo examples where you will definitely find inspiration.

Kitchen design with brick wall

1.

Instead of a backsplash

One of the most popular ideas is to replace the backsplash tiles with bricks. This will bring loft aesthetics to the room. In addition, in terms of its quality characteristics, the finish is not inferior to porcelain stoneware or glass.

Brown goes well with white, beige, black and gray – popular colors for kitchen units and countertops.

2. In the dining area

The kitchen is divided into several functional areas: cooking, dining group and (optionally) a seating area. You can visually divide the room just with the help of finishing – for example, highlight one area with textured material. And clinker is quite suitable for this purpose.

3. In the recreation area

Quite often, the kitchen is combined with the living room or they try to allocate a sofa area in it – in order to combine functionality and equip full-fledged bedrooms in other rooms in the apartment. Zone the room with different finishes – this trick will work.

4. Architectural elements

If you don’t want to highlight the whole wall or you are afraid that you will get tired of the solution, you can decorate individual elements with material. For example, columns.

Brick wall in bedroom interior

Designers play with this solution in different ways.

1. Headboard

Headboard accents are common. The finished masonry can be decorated with a picture, make a backlight.

2. Select the entire area on the side of the bed

And it is possible to clad the entire surface.

3. Designate a working area

Decorating an impromptu office with clinker is another popular idea.

4. Cover all surfaces

If you choose to cover all surfaces, wood can be used as an accent, for example.

Brick wall in the interior of the living room

1. In the sofa area

A common solution is to single out a soft group of furniture in this way.

2.

In the TV area

Make a TV area and shelves with this material? Why not.

3. One architectural element

For example, highlight a niche. Inside it, you can make shelves with decor or leave this element empty – it attracts attention and is an accent without additional decorations.

Hallway Ideas

Corridor can also be tiled with clinker – the idea will appeal to those who do not like experiments. We don’t stay in the hallway all the time, this is a walk-through room, which means that the decoration will not get bored.

Brick wall design in the interior: 4 implementation options

Of course, the material chosen is not always real. In rare cases, this is a natural red stone – more often an imitation. Consider how you can save money and when naturalness is the best solution.

1. Remove the cladding to the real masonry

In the houses of the old stock, it is possible to clean the surfaces of layers of old plaster, wallpaper and open the natural masonry. True, this is a dusty business – in order to remove all layers of plaster, as well as to make the surface safe and suitable for living quarters, a long grinding is needed. In addition, natural material must be processed antifungal agents to prevent mold. And yet – the surface will be cold, as it is not covered with anything additional. Although it is this authentic finish that lovers appreciate.

2. Use special cladding

It is much thinner than real material and is made specifically for living rooms – that is, it is safe. You can choose from different colors, although white clinker is very popular today.

Another difference and advantage is lightness. If only the main wall can withstand natural material, then even a plasterboard partition can withstand imitation.

3. Lay the tiles

Decorative tiles imitate the surface – perfectly even masonry can be laid. And she’s easy to care for.

4. Select wallpaper

The last possible imitation is wallpaper with a pattern. They are easy to stick on, but this solution has not been used for a long time – it has long been outdated.

In what styles is the design of a room with a brick wall appropriate? Brick is one of the main attributes of this direction. It is easy to match

with concrete and rough raw wood – a typical loft finish.

2. Scandinavian style

The popular Scandi also includes this material in the finish. Pairing it with the typical white, gray – traditional colors for Scandinavian aesthetics looks nice and classy. By the way, in Scandi interiors they like to use whitewashed rather than painted clinker, as if powdered with plaster and construction dust.

3. Modern interiors

In general, any design that has more modern touches can be diluted with brown masonry. Moreover, eclecticism (mixing of styles) is very relevant, and there are many options for finishing colors, everything is not limited to brown.

Should I use additional decorations? Not at all.

Surfaces are decorated with paintings, shelves, art objects, even carpets. It will also be combined with minimalist posters and even mirrors in classic carved frames. Feel free to experiment.

So, the design solution is actively used both in Russian interiors and abroad, and such decoration can be seen in different styles – not only in a typical loft.

60+ ideas of a brick wall in the interior

A brick wall looks very nice in an interior dominated by light colors

Modern designers say that the brick wall in the interior is back in fashion again – photos and videos abound with interesting ideas. At the same time, it is not necessary to make solid brickwork in a house or apartment, you can stick photo wallpapers or make a beautiful decoration with your own hands from foam.

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Brick wall mural looks very natural

Brick wall can be painted in any color you want

Raw brick in the interior of the living room

The warm color of the brick emphasizes the luxury and elegance of the interior

must be necessarily smooth, even, that they must certainly be wallpapered, and rarely do we decide to bring bold ideas and fantasies to life. And sometimes we even get an old house with already existing uneven brick walls in the hallway or living room, and we spend fabulous money to put it in order – this is new plaster, primer, grout or the need to paint. As a result, complete finishing costs us too much. At the same time, we miss a unique opportunity not only to save on repairs, but also to realize the original design with our own hands, leaving a good part of the wall in its original form, slightly correcting the texture.

You can apply any pattern on the brick-like wall murals yourself

Natural unfinished brick wall ends with foam laying at the bottom

Tip! A brick wall is a great alternative to panels, tiles, it is more interesting than wallpaper or even photo wallpaper, it is loved to be used as part of the kitchen or living room.

Brick wallpaper – the easiest and most economical way to create a trendy finish in your interior

Where it is appropriate to use a brick wall

The brick used in the interior in a painted form is suitable for subtle and sensitive natures

Previously, a brick wall was used as an organic decoration of lofts – apartments that were arranged in abandoned buildings of former factories, many have survived in history unique photos reflecting the style of those times. The authorities gave them to the tenants on the condition that they would repair them themselves, the tenants, as a rule, became poor families or students who decided that a brick wall could exist anyway, they didn’t really need plaster, wallpaper, and any decoration, just a little sand the surface and paint the walls.

The brick wall in the interior clearly emphasizes the objects hung on it – hanging shelves, paintings, portraits, lamps, etc.

The brick wall in the interior of the living room looks fashionable, relevant and modern. This decision gives the room a special style and character

The students organized parties where representatives of the rich segments of the population came, they drew attention to the interesting walls of the living room, took photos, showed them to friends, even considered that this was a unique design, and began to copy it in their houses. This is how a specific style appeared, combining incompatible things – bohemianism and poverty, as a result, this design fell in love with many city dwellers for many years. Today it fits into many modern trends.

A living room with a brick wall as the main decorative accent can be very cozy and stylish

Styles that match brick finishes

With the right design, a brick wall can fit into a modern living room with a plasma panel and other technological solutions

This decorative element will look great in the following styles:

grunge – in fact, this is a mixture of many directions, the main point of which is “time slowdown”. It is the brick wall that perfectly reflects this nuance, and it does not matter whether it is natural brick or brickwork wallpaper. This attitude is characteristic of special people who live “in their own world”;

Combination of classics with rustic style in grunge style

underground – any self-respecting original, fundamentally going against the times and the majority of people, will not allow himself to do without a brick wall in a house or apartment. Moreover, it is unlikely that imitation will suit him, he will be engaged in laying bricks with his own hands, study all available literature and understand how to do it, after which he will enthusiastically realize his aspirations, leaving the maximum naturalism of the wall. All finishing will be reduced, most likely, only to varnishing the texture of the material, and this is really original and beautiful. But if you are experimenting for the first time, and this style attracted you not so long ago, it is better to limit yourself to imitation of foam plastic and listen in more detail to your inner “I”;

Brick looks spectacular and creates a pleasant impression

hi-tech – oddly enough, the design of “high technology” is surprisingly harmoniously combined with a brick wall, the main thing is not to “overdo it”, it should be a small element that emphasizes the style, this can be wallpaper or imitation brick in the form of tiles.

Such a wall can be the main decoration of the room, which will bring some zest

Tip! It is better to just paint such a wall, let it be red, a bright spot of color will favorably set off the general interior ;

modern – nothing sets off the notes of modernity better than the contrast of the general style against the background of a part of the apartment made of brickwork, the white brick wall in the interior is especially popular;

The main thing is to choose the right brick color and complement the interior with appropriate decorative elements

provence, country – this style involves unity with nature, the style of a cozy rural house, a warm stove, etc.

Simplicity and sophistication of the Provence style

Tip! Lovers of rustic motifs will love wallpaper with a painted fireplace in the living room or a brick backsplash in the kitchen ;

English interior – no medieval castle was complete without brickwork, many people found the combination of a brick wall and a huge wrought-iron bed for the bedroom to be a special charm. Many apartment owners who love medieval themes from the Game of Thrones series even use specific photo wallpapers with traced bricks and antique candelabra for the living room and kitchen. Such imitation allows them to feel like the heroes of films about old England;

Looks great in this style, which is appreciated due to its naturalness

gothic – a la brick wall style is loved by artists in the design of their studios and people with informal notes in their souls who prefer dark colors, gloomy castles, crosses, heavy forging, etc. , they are ready to see this element in any room – from the bedroom to the kitchen. Decorating the walls with bricks with their own hands will be a joy for them, they are happy to study the technique and decide on brickwork, or, if they come to the conclusion that imitation will be a more meaningful move, they build scenery from foam.

For those who are not afraid to express their temperament

In order to ennoble a brick wall today, just like in the old days, wallpaper, plaster or sanding is not required, it just needs to be cleaned and varnished or painted. But what if the soul demands to make a brick wall the heart of the kitchen or living room, but it is not? There is a way out of this situation – imitation, for this you simply need to purchase wallpaper or make walls according to photo or video instructions from foam.

Styrofoam brick wall imitation

What to choose?

A brick wall can serve as a boundary separating zones

Looking at a photo with brick walls, it is difficult to decide on one or another option. It is worth proceeding from the scale of the premises and financial possibilities. If you have time, money and space allows, it is best to organize a real brick wall, for this you will have to study photo and video instructions and do it yourself, or invite specialists. By the way, for a fee, they can complement the design with a real fireplace. A little cheaper, not so troublesome, but no less realistic will cost a special facing brick, or a tile that imitates it. If there is a desire to invest your energy in the design, but there are no funds, foam plastic or wallpaper is quite suitable.

Brick does not need to be leveled or finished with additional materials, it is interesting in its natural form. . If you are attracted to brick walls, bring the desired design to life, without looking back at the opinions of others, because you will have to live in your renovated apartments, not them.

A brick wall in the interior of your home will change the usual stereotypes about style and design

A brick wall in a room is an expressive part with which designers create truly impressive interiors

something new, interesting and better in your destiny, or it will become the heart and soul of your kitchen or living room and will feed you with positive energy.

White brick walls in an apartment

How to make a white brick wall in an apartment

Designers are increasingly trying to find non-standard approaches in interior design. In recent years, at the peak of popularity, the Scandinavian style, combining natural materials, has increasingly become the dominant tone of shades of white.

Features of the use of a white brick wall in the interior of the apartment

This is a universal decor that emphasizes the rest of the elements used in the design of the home. A white brick wall is created from silicate brick, which is distinguished by the severity of geometric dimensions and conciseness of form. On the front side make:

Grooved;
Irregularities imitating natural stone;
Gloss, it is formed during glaze firing.

Natural brick makes the room too heavy; instead, lighter materials are used to imitate masonry. In brick houses, natural masonry is released.

Advantages and disadvantages of using white brick walls

Designers are ambivalent about white brick interiors. There are arguments “for” and categorical “against” masonry and its imitation in apartments. It’s hard to argue with that, everyone has different tastes.

First the good:

Silicate masonry is strong and durable;
Non-flammable when exposed to high temperatures;
This is an environmentally friendly material, bricks are made from sand and lime by sintering:
Helps create eclectic interiors;
Good sound insulation;
Keeps home warm.

The main disadvantage is the high specific gravity. With the internal laying of walls, the construction of partitions, the space is too reduced. The internal masonry is made of ordinary brick, without cladding. The surface has to be protected from destruction with special compounds based on polymers and resins.

What will a white brick wall in the interior of an apartment go well with?

The texture of silicate stone is well combined with all natural materials and colors. Masonry goes well with wood, cast iron, forged, anodized and chrome-plated metal.

A white wall is a good backdrop for decorative items, lamps. It is complemented by textiles, shifting the focus to furniture. The strict design of the walls is combined with bright textile decor in the form of pillows, multilayer curtains, and furniture covers.

Making a white brick wall with your own hands

Inspired by pictures in web resources, craftsmen who prefer to do their own repairs take on the creation of masonry or its imitation. A few recommendations from experts will be a good guide to action.

In the interior design of apartments and houses, several methods are used:

Ennoble fresh brickwork in new buildings, or when making inter-wall partitions. The easiest way is to cover silicate bricks with a special protective compound that forms a matte surface, or varnish that creates a gloss. Previously, impurities are removed from the treated area.
Opening up old masonry. Hard, dusty work. You will have to remove all layers: finishing material, primer, plaster, traces of construction dust, mortar sagging. The exposed masonry is leveled with a surface grinder, the top layer of silicate chips is removed.

By the way, designers advise to cut the seams to a depth of 1 cm and cover them again using a profiled rubber, forming an even concrete bead.

The easiest way is to stick wallpaper with a foam layer that recreates the shape, color and texture of a natural silicate building material. Photo wallpapers depicting a fragment of old masonry look spectacular.

Hand-painted on the wall, the artists on a white background manage to recreate the similarity of ancient masonry with black paint. Sometimes, to visualize haze, sand spraying techniques are used using stencils that limit the area of \u200b\u200bfinishing.

Use of clinker or porcelain veneers imitating natural bricks. Their thickness is up to 3 cm; laying paste for various types of surfaces is usually sold in the kit. To create even seams, plastic crosses are used.

The material is made in several variations:

Artificially aged;
Matte;
Glazed.

By the way, molds are made from gypsum on their own – gypsum dough is poured into a flexible polymer mold. The mixture hardens in 1 minute, after which the finished dies are dried for a day in an unventilated room. Gypsum is very fragile, the dies break when dropped, it is important to be careful when facing.

Different room designs with white brick wall

Natural masonry or its imitation is appropriate in many modern styles from boring sunny Provence or Gothic to minimalism, high-tech, moderate loft in colors. A white brick wall is the epitome of purity, evidence of good taste. Such decoration has the right to exist in rooms with different functions: bedroom, living room, bathroom. The versatility and variety of shades of white is increasingly being used in interior design. The apartment is being transformed, becoming modern.

Living room

Usually the largest and lightest room is assigned to the living room. With sufficient lighting, a large number of rooms, Scandinavian style will be appropriate in it. Brick cladding is advantageous in special areas of the guest room:

On partitions that occupy part of the room under the length;
Arched ceilings;
Columns;
By the fireplace;
On one of the walls, it is decorated completely or in fragments.

Amazing interiors are created using decorative masonry technique. The living room with a white brick wall is not boring, it always looks fresh.

Kitchen

Natural materials are more often used in the stove area – they make heat-resistant aprons that are exposed to heat. At the sink, a decorative veneer made of glazed veneers that is resistant to destruction is acceptable. Washing this cover is easy. With good lighting, panoramic windows, it is permissible to leave natural masonry on all walls. Highlighting one wall, you can favorably emphasize the overall compositional color scheme. In large kitchens, a white wall helps to zone the space, and the dining area stands out.

Bedroom

Soft shades of white are chosen for a resting place, from fresh natural masonry it blows cold, uncomfortable. Against the background of a rough brick, attention is focused on textiles, which are rich in any bedroom. It is permissible to make one or two masonry walls in it in the area of \u200b\u200bone of the sides of the bed, the headboard. To avoid medical “sterility” helps the texture of the finish of the rest of the walls of the room.

Children’s bedroom

White masonry is an excellent solution for a play or wardrobe area. She is decorated with niches, shelving. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe bed, only photo wallpapers or pasting walls with textured vinyl wallpaper under a brick are appropriate.

Bathroom

Natural sand-lime brick becomes rough under the influence of moisture, the edges begin to crumble. It is advisable to use artificial moisture resistant materials. In the bathroom, they recreate the semblance of the sterility of spa salons or use elements of the Gothic style using black forged shelves, an unpainted cast-iron bathtub outside. This interior looks stylish. More often, a wall fragment is recreated in the mirror area, where there is intense lighting. Many are limited to this. The rest of the space is lined with traditional light tiles.

By the way, some manufacturers produce waterproof facing bricks, in which resin-containing components are used to bake a mixture of sand and lime. When using such material, you can not be afraid of the appearance of the wall.

Hallway/Corridor

Veneer surfaces are practical, easy to clean, and resistant to rain, snow, and dirt from outside. In apartments with high ceilings in narrow hallways and corridors, white masonry helps to avoid the “well” effect. For contrast, one or two of the walls are colored, it is better to use plain wallpaper, painting, textured plaster.

The main mistakes when decorating a room with a white brick wall

White brick is not as simple as it seems at first glance. Silicate masonry can visually enlarge the space, but sometimes it makes the interior heavier, it can unbalance the harmony. What to look for when decorating a room:

Insufficient lighting. Silicate brick acquires a gray tint, the space is visually heavier. Facing natural materials look dirty gray. With wallpaper, this effect can be avoided.
Wrong shade selection. Designers mean by white a palette of colors: “ivory” with a slightly noticeable creamy tint creates a warm atmosphere, “cream” and “baked milk” differ from “ivory” in the saturation of yellowish hues, “Arctic snow” repels with coldness, makes the interior non-residential, boiled -white is associated with the hospital, sterility, Stockholm has a grayish-yellow natural, subtle shade, it also belongs to the category of warm.
Unsuccessful combination with ceiling and floor. Gloss is undesirable on the ceiling, too contrasting color on the floor.
Creating a monochrome interior. Too much white is bad. The interior loses its individuality, habitability. It seems to push people out, creates an uncomfortable energy.
Variegation. When experimenting with a white brick wall in the interior, it is worth observing a sense of proportion. Any colors look contrasting. If there are a lot of them, it starts to ripple in the eyes.

Interior in Scandinavian style – following fashion trends. Brickwork creates a special atmosphere of cleanliness in the home. The main thing is to choose the right shade of white, to properly dilute the decor with wall decor. Manufacturers offer all kinds of finishing materials for different types of apartment premises.

White bricks in the interior of our house

Interiors in white seem more spacious and light to us, which is why we feel so good in them. In addition, white is always in trend, it is timeless. However, a simple white wall seems already banal and just boring. But if you see white brick in the interior, everything falls into place and high style is not questioned.

1. Why is a white brick wall attractive?

Brick’s success in modern design is primarily due to its versatility. Of course, this building and finishing material has an enviable strength. At the same time, he gives us warmth . This is where its versatility lies.

This ancient material does not evoke negative associations in modern man. He does not press or embarrass, but makes the environment cozy, truly homely and subconsciously gives a sense of security.

Undoubtedly, the classic red material, in various shades and tones, traditionally remains in the lead. But relatively recently, white brick in the interior broke all records of popularity. This is easily explained. Indeed, in the presence of a delicate white color, it is still retains its harsh brick character of , but the color itself gives it an unexpected lightness and calmness.

In fact, the huge difference between a white brick wall and a wall of traditional colors lies in the character that the interior acquires. Red color creates a rough and brutal space, while interiors with white brick on the wall become cozy and versatile .

White brick in the interior of an apartment, especially in small spaces, will be a natural choice, because it will visually enlarge and decorate them.

However, in the case of small spaces, it is essential to be aware that laying over large areas is simply unacceptable. Otherwise, we will get a visual decrease in the volume of the room, instead of increasing it.

Traditional red and orange masonry can be successfully used in industrial, loft or rustic styles. But here it should be remembered that this is a really powerful accent, while white masonry is the perfect decorative background .

White brick can be combined with smooth white walls. Pure color will look good surrounded by gray . It is better to refuse contrasting color combinations. They will divert attention from the natural texture and spoil the final result. Although natural orange looks unexpectedly good in a joint composition.

For this “background” we can freely choose a specific placement. The white brick wall in the interior will fit perfectly into any environment. Of course, this statement only applies to one wall, not the entire room. Otherwise, the effect may seem simply “stunning”, and such effects are preferably avoided. Although some people choose just such a solution.

2. White brick and interior styles

In which interiors would white brick make a great addition? This element of arrangement looks great in minimalist, loft, industrial, Scandinavian, as well as eclectic or even traditional styles.

All we have to do is to choose the right piece of furniture, which in terms of form and color can be really varied. Although, following the minimalist trend, the smaller and simpler, the better!

White brick fits surprisingly well into the interiors of glamor style . Its roughness and imperfection is emphasized by the smooth and shiny surfaces of lamps and furniture.

The white gypsum brick fits perfectly in classic interiors . It also matches ‘s retro style with , helping to create very interesting color combinations and effects.

Industrial and loft solutions have been among the top ten in the field of individual design for several years. Imitation of white brick in the interior with gypsum or polymer tiles will make your apartment or house acquire an industrial spirit. It is the shape and color that give our houses and apartments their character.

It is always worth remembering that brickwork should not dominate the room, it is only a background that creates a general mood.

Any decorative brick in the interior will be appropriate in industrial style . The red color gives us the opportunity to authentically decorate any room in a loft style, and white, in turn, will give space to space and optically enlarge even a small room.

Remember that white has many shades. Accordingly, the choice of one or another shade can dramatically affect the final result. In many situations, gray-white shades can be a great solution. Most relevant gray-white brick finish in a loft style, as its shade shifts towards the classic color of concrete. And concrete is a constant companion of any loft design.

3. White brick interior in various rooms

White brick is a very popular decorative element, ideal for most interiors. Over the past two decades, he “captures” more and more apartments and houses. It is versatile enough to inspire designers to use it in all living and domestic spaces from the kitchen to the living room and from the bathroom to the hallway.

White brick in the interior of the kitchen

Brick, and especially white, is appropriate in any room, including the kitchen. Thanks to this interior solution , the kitchen becomes more spacious and lighter than , while its elegant character is emphasized and at the same time contrasts with a slightly rough material.

It is known that the kitchen apron area is subject to natural contamination caused by the cooking process itself. Therefore, before deciding to create a decorative element in the form of masonry, especially light, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons.

Of course, the use of special moisture-repellent impregnations and coatings is quite acceptable, but you can consider an equally elegant glass splashback. Read about this simple but stylish solution in the article “How to make a glass apron for the kitchen with your own hands?”. In our case, the wallpaper “white brick in the interior of the kitchen” can become a glass substrate. Or, consider using tiles that are similar in size and shape.

As a tried and tested option, consider creating an accent wall opposite the cooking area. Such a solution will create the desired decorative effect and eliminate the need for additional and periodic processing of the working area in the area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen apron.

White brick in the interior – 40 photos of successful design solutions

Modern trends in interior decoration are increasingly prone to non-standard solutions, in particular, the use of unusual materials. White brick in the interior will embody order and cleanliness, and will also create a sophisticated accent. This type of decoration can exist in the premises of any functional accessory. In our article, we will consider the features that a white brick wall has in the interior, as well as how to design it.

White brick in the interior: ways of decorating and imitation

The easiest way to implement such a design is in a new building, where there is no interior decoration. In this case, the white brick in the interior will look the most realistic. For finishing, you only need to treat the surface with special tools and paint. At the same time, it is not necessary to clean or remove irregularities and minor flaws in the masonry – with them the design will look much more natural.

If the walls have already been finished more than once, or they are made of concrete or drywall, you will have to choose one of the most convenient imitation options so that the white brick wall in the interior looks as natural as possible. Before that, it will be necessary to remove all signs of the former finish and also treat the walls with paint solutions to prevent dampening of the walls, fungus and other troubles.

White decorative brick in the interior

To design an intricate interior, resort to the use of silicate brick. Photos of designs where white decorative brick is used in the interior are provided in our article. Based on them, we can say that it has a rather peculiar appearance, attracting with its attractiveness. In addition, it has such qualities as moisture resistance, strength, excellent sound insulation and, importantly, environmental safety.

In addition to wall decoration, this material can be used for the construction of partition walls, fireplace lining, decoration of columns, arches. In order for the surface to have the most attractive appearance, it can be opened with varnish.

A good photo example of such a design can be a loft-style living room, where the white brick wall in the interior (with bookshelves) accentuates this direction in the best possible way.

White brick wall in the interior: imitation using tiles

To make a realistic brick wall, you can use the tiling technique. It can be, for example, a white brick wall in the kitchen or bathroom. For these premises, it is most rational to use ceramic tiles, which are most consistent with their quality characteristics. Tiles are of two types – in the form of individual bricks and a block of several rows. With its help, you can decorate not only the wall, but also a kitchen apron, fireplace lining and other architectural forms. If you decide to recreate white brick in the interior using ceramic tiles on your own, here it is worth considering one nuance: the gaps between its individual elements should be slightly larger than with conventional installation for greater naturalness.

White brick wallpaper in the interior

The easiest way to display brickwork is to choose white brick wallpaper in the interior. A big plus in the direction of this type of finish is also the fact that it can be produced independently, without the help of specialists, which will also save some money. Another indisputable advantage is that the surface of the wall on which the wallpaper will be glued does not require thorough cleaning and leveling. On the contrary, small irregularities will play a positive role.

White brick wall in the interior, can be covered with wallpaper with different styles of brickwork, the most suitable for the design of the room and at the same time it will always look “warm” and original.

White brick wall in the interior: choosing a design style

Today, white brick in the interior of residential premises, as shown in the photo, can be found in such styles as modern minimalism, high-tech, modern. Room design in rustic and Provence and country styles also welcomes the design of individual walls in this way. A white brick wall in a Scandinavian-style interior will look easy and natural, especially since the main attributes of this style are purity and elegance. This type of decoration can often be found in the creation of Gothic interiors. Various interior design by professional designers can be viewed in our photo selection.

White brick in the interior of the living room

A white brick wall in the interior is an essential element in the loft style. Let’s look at the photo, how it is decorated by professional designers with the help of photo wallpapers that create a three-dimensional realistic look in the living room. The interior will be filled with comfort and warmth if one of the walls with a built-in fireplace is lined with decorative bricks, as shown in the following photo. White brick in the interior of a small living room can somehow make the space heavier. In order to soften this effect, you can add such details to the interior as photo frames on the walls, curtains, put a soft carpet on the floor, and cover the sofa with a blanket. Beige furniture will be perfectly combined with white walls.

A white brick wall in the interior of a living room can become an accent element used in space zoning.

White brick wall in the kitchen

The kitchen space can be completely decorated with white brick or choose one wall for it, for example, near the dining table. White brick in the interior (photo can be found in our article) is able to expand the kitchen space, make it brighter and more attractive. An original and practical solution would be to design an apron with tiles imitating brickwork. It will give a clean, neat look to the work surface, and at the same time, it is quite easy to wash it. White brick in the interior of the kitchen will be perfectly combined with any textures and shades: wooden furniture, metal appliances, fabric curtains

White brick in the interior of the entrance hall

The entrance hall is a room that requires a particularly painstaking approach to design, as it is the first to meet anyone who enters the house. White brick in the interior of the hallway can visually expand the space, which is important for small rooms. This design technique has been used by designers quite recently, but, as we see in the photo, it looks very impressive. White brick in the interior can focus on one of the walls of the hallway or be placed over the entire wall surface. To revive such an interior, experienced designers use the technique of pasting one of the walls with 3D photo wallpapers (the image of cities with small streets is especially relevant), as shown in the photo. Multi-colored lamps, flowerpots with plants, original paintings and other eye-catching elements will perfectly complement the interior.

White brick wall in the interior of the bedroom

White brick or its imitation in combination with textiles can help create a calm romantic atmosphere in the bedroom. Quite often, they decorate the wall at the head of the bed with it, complementing it with paintings, as shown in the photo, original lamps and other decorative elements. A white brick wall in the bedroom interior will look quite impressive if you choose bright textiles and contrasting furniture correctly.

In most cases, white brick wallpaper in the interior of the bedroom will be appropriate (see photo in the article) or the use of decorative bricks. The tile is used much less frequently, since its mirroring surface will become inappropriate in a room where you want to relax and unwind.

Along with decorative stone, white brick in the interior is gaining more and more popularity and is becoming an indispensable element that symbolizes an elite home. It serves, in some way, as an indicator of longevity and safety, at the same time giving the room a special comfort, cleanliness and warmth.

White brick wall in the interior: creation and decoration

Recently, brick walls have become one of the most popular stylistic solutions in design. In combination with white, such walls were able to get used to almost all styles and interiors.

Features of a white brick wall in the interior

White brick walls dominate the loft, modern and Scandinavian styles. The main feature of this finish is diversity. If desired, you can use natural masonry, or you can successfully imitate such material.

The use of imitation is justified. The fact is that brickwork, as a rule, reduces the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and adds significant weight. To avoid the latter feature, hollow bricks are used.

The brick itself has a number of advantages, thanks to which this material has become so firmly established in life:

Thermal insulation;
Sound insulation;
Heat capacity;
Eco friendly material;
Versatile appearance;
Resistance to temperature and atmospheric changes;
Not flammable;

There are also several types of bricks:

Ceramic bricks: This type is based on clay, which is fired at high temperatures. Thanks to this manufacturing technology, it is wear-resistant. It is used for the construction of partitions, walls of residential houses. It happens facing and building;
Sand-lime brick: consists of lime (air) and sand. Obtained by pressing. Due to its low weight, it is used in the construction of partitions. As well as ceramic brick, it proved to be a smooth, frost-resistant material. It is advisable not to use it in rooms with high humidity;
Hyper-pressed brick: it is made from a cement-limestone mixture. Pressing technology under high pressure allows you to make a brick of perfect geometric shape. Most often used for cladding. This type is superior in strength to the first two types;
Clinker bricks: , compared to other types, is distinguished by a large combination of mixtures for the manufacture of: refractory clays. The technology lies in their sintering. The material is strong enough and is actively used for finishing fireplaces and columns. It is the most expensive of the presented.
Solid brick : this is the kind used for partition walls. Not suitable for facades and foundations due to its hollowness. High probability of structural failure.

White brick walls in different rooms

White brick walls can fit into the interior of any room. It all depends on which brick you choose. This unspoken rule must be observed so that the microclimate of the room does not negatively affect the brick wall.

Walls in modern new homes are ideal for creating such a wall. Many of them are built of brick, which greatly simplifies the task. Due to the fact that it is no longer necessary to do the masonry, the brick can simply be painted white or use, for example, a thin other finishing coating that would not overlap the structure of the brick. White brickwork looks harmonious in open spaces, which means it is perfect for living rooms and dining rooms. In places of high humidity, several types of bricks will not work. But if you use substitutes for natural bricks or imitation, then such a solution will add an accent to the room.

White brick wall as an accent in the room

White brick wall due to the texture of the material can act as an accent solution. The accent wall performs several important functions

switches attention to itself;
creates contrast in the room;
delimits space;
white brickwork fits in perfectly with the Scandinavian style;
white color can visually expand the room;
white brickwork can be placed almost anywhere.

A white brick wall can be combined with many finishing materials. For example, with paint. So, a smooth paint surface will smooth out the rigid structure of the brick.

Where is it better to lay bricks in the room? For example, if you have a loft style in the kitchen, then it is advised to place brickwork in the dining area. This is necessary so that the brick does not deform from increased exposure to law and moisture.

White brickwork can also be placed in the children’s room. If the interior allows, then a brick wall can fit into the work area. If desired, you can make a splash of color.

In the case of a bedroom, a brick wall would look great at the headboard. So, the wall will perform a contrasting function due to color and an accent function due to texture.

Brick was traditionally included in the interiors of loggias and balconies. This is again due to the fact that brickwork underlies the construction of the house itself. Previously, brick could be whitewashed or plastered. Now they are resorting to more elegant finishing methods that emphasize the merits of this material.

When creating a white brick wall, you should also keep in mind the size of the room. One way or another, this option will take up space, and therefore reduce the area.

Brick wall imitation options

White brick imitation has its advantages. Of course, this saves time and money. In order to make natural masonry, you need to resort to capital construction. When using finishing materials that imitate brick, such painstaking work can be avoided. Another advantage of imitation is the choice of those materials that could fit into rooms where brick cannot be due to objective reasons. There are a lot of options for imitation of a brick wall. Thanks to this, you can choose the appropriate color of the “brick”, its texture, size. Such solutions are actively used in bathrooms and kitchens. Sometimes you can see imitation brickwork in the hallways and corridors.

White brick wallpaper

Of course, the most popular material for imitation is wallpaper. Due to the wide variety of patterns, you can choose the size, color and texture of such an imitation. This is a very convenient option. At the present stage, there are a large variety of options: vinyl, paper, non-woven and fabric wallpapers. Under the imitation of fabric wallpaper is not suitable. But vinyl will look good. Wallpaper can be glued regardless of the room. They have all the properties that are suitable for any interior.

Ceramic tiles and facing bricks

Ceramic tiles are also a substitute for natural masonry. With facing bricks, ceramics have one property that unites them: both materials are actively used in the decoration and decoration of fireplaces, arches, and partitions.

In the case of ceramic tiles, they withstand large temperature fluctuations. In addition, the tile is quite indifferent to moisture. Therefore, ceramic tiles as an imitation of a white brick wall will be an excellent material for use in a bathroom or kitchen.

White clinker brick in the interior of an apartment

Clinker brick, as we found out earlier, is made from refractory mixtures of clay types. Due to its high strength, this type of brick is also perfect for finishing fireplaces, arches, columns. Would look great in loft style living rooms.

the use of gray and dark red brickwork in the interior, the design of the interior decoration in the apartment

In order to have some kind of zest in the design of the house, many people use a brick wall. This is an extremely easy and simple way to create an unusual and stylish design that creates a pleasant and cozy atmosphere. By accentuating the wall with brickwork, you can make an amazing and elegant interior. Brick is a material that allows you to beat the space in an original and spectacular way.

Advantages and disadvantages

Brickwork has both positive and negative sides. Before the idea comes to life, you need to learn more about them. This solution has its advantages.

Many people like this idea because brick is not a very expensive material, and therefore you can create an incredibly beautiful interior without a huge investment.

Brickwork is completely safe, does not affect health and the environment. This solution was liked by those who like naturalness.

The material has high thermal insulation, moisture resistance and sound insulation.

This finishing is easy to do and can be done by a person without experience. You can decorate a wall with a brick without any special tools.

This design will look good in almost any room.

Brickwork is a great zoning option. It allows you to use a variety of hanging elements such as shelves, lighting, TV, etc.

No additional surface treatment required. If there are minor defects on the walls, the brickwork will be able to disguise them. This is quite original and unusual.

Long service life.

Some choose this solution because of texture.

Brick perfectly combines with natural shades and natural materials, so it fits easily into any interior.

Decorative finish – another plus in the treasury of positive qualities of brick finish.

Brickwork has won the hearts of many thanks to its advantages. But this cladding option, like many others, has several disadvantages.

If untreated natural bricks are used, then quality lighting should be considered. Alternatively, you can choose white brick or just paint the masonry. This will help to get rid of this shortcoming.

The textured surface is uneven and therefore extremely difficult to clean.

If there is a large amount of brick in the interior design of the room, it may seem untidy and cold. To make the room cozy, it is worth using the material wisely.

Varieties

To make the design of the room stylish and modern, you need to choose the perfect brickwork option. There are several varieties of bricks, so you should initially familiarize yourself with the characteristics and features of each option in order to choose what is suitable in each case.

Regular

Unusual and interesting brick composition – a bare brick wall. The owner will be able to adequately beat her, but before that, the features of the room should be taken into account. For an interior designed in a classic or industrial style, a rough and unpainted cladding is the best option. This decision is the most loyal. If you need to decorate the wall more colorful, making it more saturated, you need to use acrylic scuba, choosing the right shade.

Natural brickwork can become glossy and shiny when treated with special clinker oil.

Artificial

Artificial facing material is a tile that has the properties of natural stone. A similar brick is made from high quality natural materials, and then the invoice procedure takes place. The product has an interesting and unusual appearance, it can have a beautiful pattern and there are many attractive shades. Decorative brick can be made from the following materials.

Plaster. Products have an adequate cost, are the most affordable. The material seems nondescript and boring, but after applying the paintwork, the “bricks” acquire an attractive appearance. Extremely practical material can serve for a long time, is not afraid of temperature changes.

It is important to remember that plaster will last less if the room is damp. This option is not suitable for use in the bathroom.

Acrylic. The product contains synthetic additives.

Porcelain stoneware. Incredibly durable material using a special technology. Granite chips are added to the clay mass, after which it is pressed. Durable porcelain stoneware has a high resistance to mechanical stress.

Ceramic. Many people will not be able to distinguish ceramic artificial brick from the real one. The only difference is the thickness. It is made by firing a clay mixture, which contains a variety of binder additives.

Glass and soft

A variant that is quite often used as a finishing material for apartments and private houses. With its help, it is possible to draw attention to the details. For example, an original thematic panel is laid out in the living room or kitchen. Glass masonry is quite easy to clean, but should be treated with more care and attention. It is not only comfortable and practical, but also beautiful and unusual.

This solution will give the atmosphere of the house a little magic and comfort. It looks noble and interesting and will be able to surprise not only the owners of the house, but also the guests.

Flexible (soft) brick – a material that allows you to create incredible and exclusive interiors. It has a large number of different colors and decent wear resistance. Such a product is easily laid out not only on a flat surface, but also in the corners of the room. An elastic material is made from quartz sand, acrylic, pigments.

Imitation options

Not everyone has the opportunity to decorate the room with real brick. A limited budget, a small room and a lack of quality material are problems that do not allow it to be used. But there is a way out: to make brickwork using a material that can imitate brick.

Wallpaper in the form of real brickwork is an option that has a lot of advantages.

Masonry is much more difficult than gluing sheets. This allows home owners to complete the design much faster.

There are so many different designs to choose from that it’s easy to find the right one.

Wallpaper is used to decorate a semi-circular wall or a surface that has flaws.

Installation work and the material itself have an adequate price.

There are several types of brick wallpaper. Before you choose worthy ones, you should read the description of each option.

A simple option is vinyl wallpaper. Their structure is dense, the surface is embossed, so this material easily emphasizes the design of the room and acts as a good protection for the wall surface. Easy care, resistance to moisture and light are the advantages that made this option popular and in demand.

Non-woven wallpaper is durable, looks extremely realistic, is a convenient and practical material that will help you decorate the surface in a certain style.

If your budget is limited, you can buy washable wallpaper made of paper, which is quite easy to stick, tolerate steam, temperature changes and high humidity.

Paintable wallpaper is another idea for creative people who like creative and unusual things. They are white sheets. The material can be painted in any shades, making it an attractive brickwork.

Many manufacturers have themed wallpapers that depict high fences, ancient castles and medieval interiors. Quite a creative solution for those who want to immerse themselves in a magical atmosphere.

Colors and visuals

The right color for any interior design. There are many options to create the perfect design, making the room more stylish and cozy and creating a unique atmosphere.

Color options.

Brick gray is a good choice as it is a neutral color. It contributes to the creation of a light and concise background for the subsequent decoration of the room. A light gray shade can make a room look wider, while a dark gray tone creates a cozy atmosphere and relieves the room of excess volume, visually reducing it.

White masonry or brick-like wallpaper is an option for a Scandinavian-style room. A surface that looks unusual is able to enrich the design through texture. You can paint the finished masonry in this color and decorate it with a variety of decor elements. All this looks incredibly beautiful, airy and elegant.

Red brick can be used in any interior style. It can be an accent. But when making such a masonry option, it should be borne in mind that red furniture will be lost on a bright and catchy background.

The black color in brickwork design is quite often used to highlight any area or one of the zones. Through such a decision in the decor, it is possible to create a contrast.

Beige is ideal for light interiors.

Where appropriate?

Brick cladding can be done in any room, you just have to choose a good option that will emphasize the design pluses and hide its minuses.

In the kitchen. In most apartments, the kitchen is a small space, so before using such a design solution, you need to carefully consider everything. Under the features of the room, you should select the quality, type and style of brickwork. With the help of a brick wall, you can conveniently divide the space of the room, making several functional zones out of it.

The most commonly created workplace and dining area. In some cases, a bar stands out. Both white and colored materials are ideal for this.

In the living room. Pleasant atmosphere and unusual accents – what can be created in the living room with the help of brick elements. Monolithic material well emphasizes the chosen design of the room. Some styles allow you to combine brick with wood. Thanks to the brickwork, an incredible atmosphere is created, especially if you choose the right pieces of furniture, lighting, colors and decor elements.

You can try to combine light and dark elements. Such a solution can refresh the atmosphere and make it more stylish.

In the bedroom. The brick wall in this room looks creative and appropriate. It is necessary to choose gray or white, as well as other neutral tones, to create a spectacular design.

Entrance hall and corridor. Brick is a worthy decoration for this room. You can create spectacular and incredibly beautiful design ideas that bring charm and creativity to the interior of the room. White or red decorative materials are often used, but you can pay attention to color options.

In the bathroom. The most daring and unusual solution is to decorate the surface with bricks in the bathroom. It is extremely rare to see such a design, but some creative people still dare to bring such an idea to life. It is better to use brickwork in a spacious bathroom.

It is important to remember that for a long service life you will need moisture-resistant types of clinker that have a high cost.

On the balcony. Interesting brickwork will look extremely appropriate and harmonious on the balcony, add comfort and style.

What goes with it?

Brick wall complements an original, trendy, stylish and effective design. But in order for the interior to look beautiful and solid, you should carefully select the rest of the design. The masonry should look organic and harmonious.

Professionals recommend using two or three shades in the design of the wall, as in this case it will be easier to match the pieces of furniture. In this case, the base is the darkest or lightest shade. Under light wallpaper and laminate, you should choose white or gray bricks.

If the design is too austere, you can liven it up with a bright carpet or catchy rich accents (for example, colorful original cushions on the sofa). Red brick tone is successfully combined with blue, orange and yellow. Brick cladding goes well with wood.

Styles

Masonry designed with these elements looks interesting in both classic and modern styles. An unusual decor element is used in American and Scandinavian, as well as in country and Provence styles. In some cases, brick cladding can be seen in a room designed in the Baroque or Empire style. In this case, the wall is complemented by stucco and plaster.

Lovers of minimalist style will have to apply a minimum amount of decor when decorating a brick wall. The room is furnished with strict pieces of furniture.

To make the atmosphere resemble ethno style, it is necessary to place graceful and elegant handmade objects or beautiful vases against the background of a brick wall. You can also purchase an unusual carpet that will decorate the interior and emphasize the attractiveness of the cladding.

If the interior is classic, then you should include trendy retro accessories in the decor, as well as give preference to antique furniture and a crystal chandelier. Then such a lining will look incredibly stylish.

Making and finishing a wall with your own hands

A brick wall is easy and simple to create by yourself. This can be done even by someone with no experience. It is only necessary to strictly follow the recommendations. To make bricks, you need to purchase a special form for pouring and coloring compositions. Professionals recommend choosing plaster and clear varnish. You should choose a mold made of polyurethane. If it is not possible to buy it, you can create a product with your own hands using plastic.

It is important to ensure that it is the correct size and shape. The sizes can be different, but the bricks should be rectangular.

When preparing a gypsum mixture, you should carefully read the instructions so that the composition is of high quality. Next, the mass is placed in the prepared form and left for a while until it is completely dry. Finished products must be fixed to the wall with glue, which is intended for laying tiles. To make the effect more realistic, it is better to make breaks on the edge parts of some elements.

How to paint?

Do not start painting the wall immediately after laying. It is necessary to allow the finish to dry well so that the moisture level is natural. This is not a very fast process, which can take up to two months, but during this time all active alkalis are neutralized, so it is extremely important.

Paint the masonry as follows.

The wall should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned, removing defects and a small amount of mortar left after the installation of the masonry. This is done with a grinder.

Next, you need to apply a small layer of soil, which contains antiseptic additives.

The wall is painted lengthwise. Each strip of paint should overlap the previous one by a few centimeters.

After the first coat has dried, a second coat must be applied. The direction must be vertical.

Making and painting brickwork is a simple process. It is important to choose the right materials and ensure that they are of high quality. It is also worth paying attention to the requirements of technology. If the room is small and does not allow decorating with real brick, you can create its imitation. The wall is painted in any shade, artificial seams are applied on top.

To make the “brick” lining more voluminous, you can use a special roller and putty.

Tips for use

In order for the masonry to serve for many years without defects and tarnishing, you need to purchase special protection products that will keep the unusual design solution beautiful and aesthetic. A real brick is an attractive element that has a pronounced texture and an interesting shade. Therefore, the preservation of its qualities is extremely important for the interior. You should choose high-quality products that will not harm the wall, but will make it more reliable.

Gloss effect lacquer is suitable for rooms where there is not enough light. This tool will not affect the color of the wall and will reliably protect it. If the room is sunny, it is necessary to treat the masonry with a matte effect varnish. This protection is not too noticeable, but it does a good job of protecting the function.

Old brick walls are a rugged beauty that looks attractive and creates a historic atmosphere. But in order for it to be a real decoration of the interior, it should be put in order with the help of brushing. In some cases, it is necessary to wipe the contaminated places with water with the addition of a small amount of vinegar.

Before using aggressive cleaning agents, examine the brick and check its condition. The surface that has begun to crumble is not processed.

In rooms with high humidity (bathroom) it is necessary to better protect the brickwork. In order for the service life of the cladding to be long, it is necessary to deepen the seams by several centimeters, which begin to crumble. Then they are restored with a new solution. After that, you need to perform sealing so that the brick does not become moldy.

Brick is a simple, but at the same time rather complex material, therefore, when using it in the design of masonry, one should remember some of its features.

After painting the wall, the paint is extremely difficult to remove, since the structure of the brick is porous and absorbs it well.

If the wall is too long, don’t brick it completely. It is better to “break” it with furniture, an unusual mirror, or use decor. So the design will look much better and more harmonious.

You can make a brick wall reflect in mirrors. This allows you to combine the space of the room into an integral ensemble.

Paintings of any subject look very beautiful and aesthetic on such walls. The more such elements, the more attention will be paid to the wall itself.

If you want to add a little coziness, you can hang a small number of open shelves on the brick wall. It is necessary to choose the color and material of the elements, taking into account the style of the room.

Beautiful examples

Brickwork can create an exclusive and unusual design, emphasize its features and make the atmosphere more warm, cozy and pleasant. You can find a large number of interesting and aesthetic examples of the use of this kind of cladding in the interior.

White brickwork accentuates the softness of light tones, making the design more airy and light. It makes the space visually wider, due to which the room seems spacious and voluminous. The pieces of furniture and accessories blend perfectly with the original wall.

Brick effect wall murals blend well with the interior and look incredibly natural. You might think that natural brick is used here, and not an imitation of the material. It all looks stylish, modern and concise.

Black brick wall – an original solution. It is a bold accent and does not spoil the atmosphere of the room. White pieces of furniture complete the overall picture. The design looks bold and elegant. A successful combination of shades creates a beautiful and pleasant interior.

Raw bricks look just as beautiful as decorative bricks or tiles. It organically fits into the room and adequately complements it. Light shades of furniture are well combined with the color of the wall.

Warm wall colors make the interior more luxurious and elegant. The design, made in light shades, looks gentle and creates a calm, cozy atmosphere.

Great idea for a picture printed on white brick-like photo wallpaper. Bold, bright, rich and catchy. A great option for creative and creative individuals who like extraordinary solutions.

An interesting combination of natural brick and styrofoam masonry. The wall looks more attractive due to the addition of original paintings.

How to make brickwork from gypsum plaster, see the following video.

Building a brick wall

When it comes to a brick wall in the interior of a room, one immediately associates with certain design styles.

Quite often, brick walls are used both as a design solution with a fireplace and in the kitchen.

Until recently, such a room design as a brick wall would have been at least strange, but in the 70s of the last century, the fashion for this design came from America along with the loft style. This decor looks very good in a country-style room. in the presence of simple “rustic” details, the brick will look organic.

Quite often, brick walls are used both as a design solution with a fireplace and in the kitchen. Here, the design of an apron made of brick is often found. It turns out beautiful and practical.

For those who want to put a brick wall in their interior, there are many different solutions:

With the help of decorative bricks, you can easily make a brick wall in any room – you get a very original design.

If there is already a brick wall, then it is necessary to carefully process it, clean the seams between the bricks and cover the wall with a special varnish. This is the easiest way to design a room with a brick wall.

You can make an imitation of brickwork by sticking wallpaper with painted bricks on a regular room wall.

Currently, there is a huge selection of decorative facing bricks in various sizes and colors in stores. With the help of such decorative bricks, you can easily make a brick wall in any room – you get a very original design.

There is also a special tile, which is slightly thinner than facing bricks and is glued to the wall using the same technology as ordinary tile.

Brick wall as a partition

Of course, one should not deny the fact that a real brick wall in the interior will look better than any imitation. In the event that there is a need to put a new partition in the room, then it is best to do this with the help of brick walls.

An interior with a brick wall will be very original, and if we talk about practicality, then it is, of course, the most durable in comparison, for example, with a wall made of plasterboard or plastic.

However, before erecting a brick wall in an apartment, it is worth considering some factors. Such masonry is quite heavy, respectively, when erecting it, you need to consider whether it will harm the overall structure of the house.

If the intention is to install a new brick partition wall in a completely new, newly built house, then this should not be done immediately. It is necessary to wait at least six months for the building to shrink, and only then start building new walls inside it.

It is necessary to wait at least six months for the building to shrink, and only then start building new walls inside it.

Thinking over the place where the brick wall will be built in the interior, it should be taken into account that it should pass either on a concrete base or on reinforced concrete ceilings. In this case, such a wall will not harm the house itself.

For the construction of a wall, it is best to take ceramic or silicate blocks, shell rock. You should pay attention to the brand of brick intended for the construction of the wall: it must be higher than M25.

It is also necessary to consider how wide the brick wall will be, because there are certain restrictions for walls inside the apartment up to 12 cm, that is, the maximum laying is half a brick. Can be placed on edge. With the help of such masonry, you can make the thinnest partition (only 6.5 cm wide). It all depends on the choice and wishes of the owner of the apartment.

How to make a brick wall

To build a brick wall you will need:

ceramic brick or shell rock;

cement;

sand;

Wire or metal mesh;

trowel;

level;

spatula;

plumb.

First, you need to dilute the cement mortar needed to hold the bricks together. To do this, mix cement, sand and water and bring to a thick homogeneous consistency.

It is necessary to build a certain structure from strong threads or fishing line in order for the partition to be perfectly even. To do this, you need to measure the level of existing walls, hammer dowels under the ceiling and on the floor, pull the threads vertically, and then connect the vertical threads with one horizontal one, which will move freely up and down. On these threads, the partition will be built.

If the floor is not very even, then you should first level it with a thick layer of cement, the first layer of bricks should also be laid with a fairly large layer of cement. If the floors in the room are even, and this is confirmed by a level check, then there is no need for large layers of cement mortar.

Brick-like clinker tiles. Technological as when laying conventional ceramic tiles.

In order to make the partition more durable, it is worth laying wire, reinforcement or metal mesh between the bricks. And if this grid is fixed in an existing wall, the structure will become even more reliable and strong. the frequency of laying reinforcement depends on the parameters of the brick wall. For example, a partition with a length of more than 5 m and 12 cm thick with a height of 3 m requires the laying of reinforcement every 5 rows.

For the strength of the structure, it is desirable to make recesses of 10 cm in the already existing wall to which the partition is attached, and lay at least half a brick of the partition into them in each row or through the row. In this case, the partition will be even more solid.

Once the wall has been erected, carefully check its evenness using a spirit level and allow it to dry thoroughly.

Brickwork design

So, the brick wall is ready, it remains to complete its design. If you feel like it and the style of the space allows, you can leave the wall unfinished. It will be an original and wonderful solution for, for example, a living room or a bedroom. In order for the interior with brickwork to look great and not spoil the view, you need to work a little with the material. First of all, with the help of special solutions, clean the bricks of excess cement, then clean all the seams and coat them with a fugue. From above, you can varnish such a partition.

For people who are somewhat conservative, but who want to have a brick wall design in the interior of their house, we can advise you to simply paint such masonry in a light color, while leaving a pronounced brick texture. If you want to ennoble the bricks, then the partition needs to be plastered. To do this, you need to fix the plaster mesh on it with dowels, and then apply the necessary layers of plaster.

After that, the already plastered partition can, depending on the desired design, be painted or wallpapered over the plaster.

There are many options for decorating a brick partition, it all depends only on imagination and desire, as well as on which finish will best fit into the interior of an existing apartment.

In order to make a brick wall in the interior with your own hands, you must first of all think over the design of the wall and the place where you can install such a partition, and purchase all the materials that will be needed for construction. The space, decorated in such an original way, will always delight the eyes of both the owners and guests.

Brick wall interior design

The interior of any space needs a carefully planned purpose. After all, the comfort of the residents depends on how the room will look. The design of an apartment or house can be decorated with various stylistic or thematic directions, original ideas, modern equipment: https://moidomiks.ru

One of the most popular ways to create brickwork is to create a natural wall.

Modern interiors often use a brick wall as an ideal solution for different spaces.

This idea is able to realize any design fantasies, as well as give the space a touch of chic, luxury and home comfort.

Creating a brick wall

A brick wall in an apartment is also ideal as a place for exhibiting paintings.

There are several ways to create brickwork. One of the most popular is the creation of a natural wall. This method is available for cottages or brick houses. And also brick is used in the interior of new buildings. The new wall is left in its original form. Or it can be plastered or sheathed with drywall.

Finishing bricks are often used in the construction and decoration of houses. In appearance, it resembles natural, but much thinner than it. This brick is installed in various colors, textures, with the effect of antiquity. With the help of this material, interior design is significantly transformed.

Brick-like wallpapers are very popular. These products come in both a certain color and with the possibility of subsequent painting. There is a large selection of wallpapers for the living room, bedroom, kitchen, hallway and other rooms.

Brick-like tiles have a great resemblance to natural material. Structures can be ceramic or clinker. It is enough to glue such tiles under a brick on a flat surface of houses to get the desired effect.

When choosing a suitable method for creating a brick wall, it is necessary to decide in advance on the future design and color. So, for classic houses, a white or red brick wall will be an ideal addition. In a modern apartment, you can designate a special area using a painted structure (for example, gray).

Combination of masonry and interior style

It is easy to combine these designs with any style of interior rooms of houses. In a traditional English interior, a brick structure is often used. They are in perfect harmony with vinyl wallpaper. Installation of this product in the living room will add luxury and aristocracy to the room.

Another popular style for such masonry is the loft. It embodies the idea of old buildings, residential areas, workshops. Decorative beams, pipes under the ceiling are perfectly combined with a brick wall.

The modern transformation of houses and cottages requires the installation of a brick wall. Country style is characterized by the addition of structures with other decorative products – fireplaces, stoves. This design allows you to escape from the bustle of megacities and enjoy the comfort of home.

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Brickwork is often used by designers and builders to create the gothic style. This technique allows you to embody the effect of ancient castles, knightly premises. So, in the bedroom you can place a large four-poster bed, next to which the wall will be located. In the living room, antique columns, crystal chandeliers and antique arches sit side by side with a brick structure.

Minimalist rooms are more and more often finished with facing stone. Kitchens are decorated with neat gray or white walls that add variety to the usual design. Brick products emphasize the urban mood.

Design options

Brick buildings are often seen in interior design. They allow you to delimit a room, highlight a separate zone. The design helps to focus on the right details. So, for example, with the help of a wall they designate a dividing zone between the living room and the dining room. The kitchen is often decorated with an apron with brickwork. In the bedroom, this design solution is used in the decoration of the head of the bed.

Many firms produce furniture with brick finish. So, a bar counter, a kitchen set, cabinets and chests of drawers – this is not a complete list of possible furniture accessories for the interior. Such designs can be placed everywhere: from the living room to the kitchen.

Often a brick wall acts as a base for a TV, clock, picture or photograph. This background brings additional elegance and sophistication to the room. So, the design of the living room can be decorated with a separate wall with a great picture.

Kitchen design often uses brick finishes. It perfectly tolerates various temperature changes, is a stable material. Therefore, products are mounted in the bathroom. A combination with a fresco or mosaic panel will add the effect of novelty and uniqueness to the room.

A room with a brick wall can decorate and complement any design. Diverse materials and textures allow you to realize different ideas and solutions. In addition to practical benefits, a brick wall can be an indispensable option for aesthetic pleasure.

The allure of exposed brick walls: it’s a New York thing

New York is interesting for many reasons, but not least because of its complete integration between what was, what is, and what will be. Despite all the new condominiums and modern architecture redefining the ranks of its world famous neighborhoods, New York is a city layered in time. And so we ask: what is so special about brick walls in apartments?

What’s so great about exposed brick walls?

Just like paved streets that peep out of the asphalt, nothing brings New Yorkers closer to the city’s past than brick. a wall found inside an apartment, townhouse, or terraced house can evoke Proustian waves of nostalgia. Even those of us who don’t find brick walls particularly attractive have to admit that they are evocative. Raw brick attracts attention, and sometimes requires special attention. We’ll get it.

This South Street loft in the seaport has many exposed brick interior walls.

Example: A Soho resident who was renovating her loft apartment was genuinely and pleasantly surprised to find a brick under the drywall. Suddenly, the idea that it was a brick presented the remodeler with a bit of a moral dilemma. Brick is interesting. There is a brick. Should you scratch drywall in favor of exposing brick?

This 1 bedroom co-op on the Upper West Side beautifully highlights its age and beauty with exposed brick.

Answer: not necessarily. The visible brick is undeniably specific aesthetic. It really takes the right balance to pair the timeless quality of brick with the rest of the home’s décor. However, the point of exposed brick tends to spark dialogue before letting it all hang.

In other words, if there is a chance to expose a brick, it will crowd out other ways of designing, because, well, in New York, an exposed brick is a THING. In fact, many tenants or buyers in New York have listed brick as part of their search criteria.

This renovated UWS apartment features brickwork on the wall with a fireplace and, as an added bonus, a brick building outside the window.

“Recently, I was showing a completely renovated apartment with exposed bricks. This discovery prompted my buyers, who were looking at another unit in the building, to show even more interest because they knew that brick could be exposed in this unit as well,” said Steve Snyder, CORE licensed real estate agent.

Snyder said that he showed many apartments that are not only made of real brick, but many apartments where tenants or owners put artificial brick on walls or other surfaces.

“This is clearly a desirable element, as I have seen a lot of fake brick used to give apartments an attic character. Brick might not be right for a heavily furnished Upper East Side apartment, but it feels right at home downtown,” he said.

The more you look, the more you see Brick

Many New York real estate agents are fascinated by the brick aesthetic. It is desirable and beneficial for many tenants or buyers who want to take advantage of the timeless quality of exposed brick.

“Our listing at 130 Beekman Street exposed a brick and is one of the first things everyone comments on. Buyers know it’s not always easy to find when many of the apartments available are new or newly built. There are certain areas with lots of pre-war builds, like West Village and South Street Seaport, and buyers looking there almost expect it,” said Krista Nichols, junior real estate broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

The brick interior wall of this Chelsea apartment has been painted white.

Pros and Cons of Exposed Brick

There are pros and cons to consider when using exposed brick, with respect to any number of practical, aesthetic and performance concerns. Brick is porous and can be more sensitive to the weather, especially on an outside wall. Mortar may require careful maintenance of many of the city’s turn-of-the-century buildings.

From a decorative point of view, it is not so easy to hang things on a brick. Often these walls are left bare or hung with a single painting or artwork/mirror. Drilling a hook through mortar or masonry will require a bit more attention and a good Google search to make sure it’s done right. If you’re renting an apartment, make sure the landlord doesn’t mind drilling, nailing, or hanging anything from the brick. You can always resort to brick clips to avoid the whole scenario.

Brick clips will save you a lot of time and hassle when decorating brick walls. Photo courtesy of The Container Store.

While owners of exposed brick apartments may be willing to take on the challenges of exposed brick, renters can be a little wise to tread lightly when it comes to hanging things or modifying a wall. This is especially true if you think you prefer sandblasting whitewashed brick to bare brick, or applying white paint to bare brick to give a room some texture but take away the overtly brick look. Such projects can get bigger and more complex, if not too toxic, with paint fumes or paint chips compromising your interior space.

Brick is a thing: it brings a timeless texture to a home. But make peace with this before renting or buying, because the brick has not gone anywhere. In any case, it’s not easy.

Brick Walled Apartment: How to Hang a Photo

Brick Apartment Wall can be a beautiful accent wall or just an ordinary wall that blends in with the rest of your home, depending on how you decorate and finish it. If you want a brick wall to simply blend in with the overall décor of your home, the best way to do this is to hang photographs and paintings on the wall to embellish and beautify it as a complement to your overall décor. The challenge then is to figure out how to hang photos on a brick wall, which most residents of apartments who have a brick wall for the first time face.

Traditional Route

You can drive nails hard into a brick wall 2-3 inches and then let something hang easily. However, if you live in an apartment, you should be aware that you may be charged for any damage to a brick wall, including clogged holes, as brick is not as easy to repair as plastering a white wall. You may need to choose brick nails (designed especially for working with bricks) so that they do not break.

Always ask the landlord (and get it in writing) before driving nails directly into brick or mortar. If there are pre-existing holes in the brick wall from previous tenants, make sure this is listed on your lease as one of the previously damaged aspects of the apartment, but you can use those already punched holes to hang your paintings if you like.

Brick clips are the perfect solution

Try brick clips. The brick clip is perfect for a flawless exposed brick wall. You can simply attach a brick clip to one brick and then hang a photo or painting on it. Larger frames may require more than one brick clamp to stabilize. This is one of the easiest products to use as it eliminates the mess and danger of concrete nails. Does not harm mortar or bricks. It turns on and off at will, leaving no trace when you end up moving, and each can hold 25 pounds or less.

Think simple for small photos

If you’re subletting, staying for a while, or just want to hang light items, consider removable double-sided strong adhesive dots or sticky dots. This will allow you to apply the adhesive to the back of the frame and then attach the frame to the brick wall, making sure the adhesive dot attaches to the thick area of the brick wall.

Hold it in place for the duration of the direction of your chosen adhesive. When you remove your hands, the frame should remain attached to the exposed brick wall. When you’re about to take it off, it shouldn’t leave any marks, and the brick wall stays the way you found it.

The only downside to this solution is really the fact that you can’t hang heavy frames or large photos with most types of removable putty, tape and glue. However, it works great with small pictures and photos.

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Pros and cons of exposed brick walls

Exposed brick interior walls are one of the hottest home design trends right now. this style choice has pros and cons just like any other home design element.

With that in mind, here is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of brick walls to help you make the best choice for your own life situation.

Why brick walls can be a smart idea

Exposed brick can be a good idea for several good reasons:

They are attractive

Exposed brick or block walls can be extremely inviting and can make an otherwise boring space look warm and cozy without not to mention the uniqueness, especially in the living room or other frequently used parts of the house. This is especially true for older houses, since exposed brick hidden by drywall can really bring out the historic atmosphere of the house. In addition to standard red brick walls, many people like the look of white brick walls that can be achieved by painting raw brick.

They can make your home attractive to buyers

Well maintained bricks can make your home more attractive to potential buyers and therefore make your home easier to sell. Although there isn’t much concrete evidence that exposing brick walls increases the value of a home. this may certainly appeal to buyers who want a warmer, more comfortable living space than drywall or stucco can offer.

They are durable

My kids have made holes in my drywall on three different occasions since we bought our house five years ago. My friends with brick walls in living rooms don’t have this problem. Brick walls are durable and withstand abuse much better than almost any other building material.

Potential Disadvantages of Exposed Brick Walls

On the other hand, like most design choices, exposed brick walls are not ideal for everyone. Here are a few things to consider before making a decision.

Harder to decorate

Of course you can hang picture frames and artwork on an exposed brick wall (particularly by drilling holes in the mortar between the bricks or using a brick clamp), but the process is certainly more difficult than with drywall or plaster .If you like to change your wall decor frequently, an exposed brick wall might not be the best option for you. On the other hand, exposed brick can make a good backdrop for hanging artwork, so it’s not bad for anyone.

They can hold dirt and water.

You’ll want to apply sealant or a coat of acrylic paint to the brick wall to keep moisture and dirt out. Brick is a porous building material, as is mortar between bricks, so if you don’t take steps to seal them, bricks can absorb moisture and cause mold problems. They can also trap dirt and are difficult to clean without causing water damage. .

They are not energy efficient

There is a reason why the brick walls in the old houses were eventually covered. Drywall and other materials add insulation. By laying out previously lined bricks on interior walls, you can make your home much less energy efficient.

Alternatives to Exposed Brick

Exposed brick can be difficult, if not impossible, to add to an existing home unless already under drywall.

Fortunately, there are alternatives to faux brick wallpaper that mimic the look of brick walls. And don’t expect them to look tacky or cheap – some of the modern brick wallcoverings have a textured texture and are hard to tell apart from the real thing unless you’re looking very close.

There are also types of faux brick wall panels that look like faced bricks, as well as brick claddings that look very much like real bricks.

Some brick alternatives or faux brick options provide almost the same look as the real thing, but without some of the drawbacks. For example, you can use embossed wallpaper that looks like brick, and it will be much easier for you to hang picture frames.

Results of “Million Hectares”

Exposed brick walls can be a beautiful design element in a room or throughout a home, but they are not without their drawbacks. For many homeowners and builders, some of the modern alternatives may look just as good, but without some of the headaches that come with having walls made from real exposed brick.

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Against a backdrop of rough pillars and beams, natural brick and painted brick are an eclectic mix of color, art and furniture design conveniently grouped together in a large open plan social area that starts in the kitchen and ends in the house. office / music area.

The Home Office consists of a custom made wooden table 8 feet long. It also has Edison bulbs on the end of the electrical wiring tube.

Opposite the table is a music station with a piano, hidden behind a row of houseplants that shield it from the living room.

Behind the office and the music stations is a small cozy seating area that receives enough sunlight during the day to keep the screen on the other side of the piano healthy.

Plant screen includes ivy growing through a load-bearing beam where a wall separated the living room from the second bedroom.

Behind the office space, next to the original second bedroom, is the master bedroom, which now includes a large walk-in closet and bathroom.

The bed in the master bedroom is located against the same brick wall as the home office, and the bathroom is behind the painted brick wall of the living room.

The bedroom area is kept neutral to bring out the textures and patterns of the brickwork and the original herringbone floor.

The only bright touch in the bedroom is the glowing blue bedside lamp.

In contrast to the bedroom’s neutral palette, the bathroom features a bright geometric tile pattern on the floor in greens and pinks, complemented by towel hooks in the same color scheme.

Although the bedroom is a place for rest and relaxation, it is unusual that the bedroom in Jaoa’s apartment is neutral when you consider the fact that all other rooms boast a kaleidoscope of colors.

Another exposed beam between the living room and dining/kitchen area tells the story of another wall that has been removed.

While the social area is one large open plan, custom joinery along the dining area wall creates a visual separation between the living space, dining area and kitchen.

The custom joinery has been designed with a niche perfectly sized for the homeowner’s 8-person square table that seats six when not pulled out into the room.

Next to the shelving unit is a fun nook filled with a variety of items, including sports equipment hung like art.

The sports art corner continues along the window wall and then culminates in a pair of stumps and a green upholstered chair that is separated from the dining/kitchen area by another exposed beam (and in this case also a bollard). ) indicating the location of another remote wall.

Like almost any other space, the kitchen is brightly colored and rich in textures.

Next to the kitchen there is a small alcove with a door to the guest bathroom, located right behind the kitchen, in the alcove there is also a window overlooking the void in the building filled with plants, and opens not only to the niche, but also to the living room. and the main bathroom.

Like the master bedroom, the guest bathroom has an original wooden door that has been carved to show the beautiful texture of oak. Complementing the door is a round mirror above the sink with an oak frame.

The guest bathroom is small but full of interesting details, from an air intake to two empty frames above the toilet, as well as a sink and a lacquered green storage cube underneath.

RSRG Arquitetos.
Photograph by Fran Parente.
There aren’t many opportunities to make architectural statements in apartments, so highlighting exposed structural elements, original wood and brick is one way to create an architectural story without compromising the space, and while these elements also help create a sense of warmth, the use of a plant, as seen in screen between the music station and the living room, the added benefit of this is that when used properly, plants also help soften the harsh lines in the apartment.

Pros and Cons of Brick Interior Walls

An exposed brick wall in a home can create a sense of warmth and personality, creating a loft feel while maintaining a contemporary feel.

But this can also be a source of frustration. Although strong, exposed bricks and mortar can flake, crumble and require more work than a plastered wall.

If you’re thinking about exposing the brickwork in your home, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Eye-catching façade

In addition to providing structural support for your home, an exposed brick wall creates a fantastic focal point—perhaps saving you the trouble of choosing a color to paint one side of the room.

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It creates a striking contrast to the area, especially since no two bricks are exactly alike. Chips and flaws often add interest to a wall and help create an aura of charm and sophistication.

It also allows for a chic industrial design that showcases features many homes try to hide. Exposed chimneys and ducts, plenty of wood and metal surfaces, polished and rough concrete—nothing says industrial chic like an exposed brick wall.

Texture and strength

The feeling of warmth that comes from exposing a brick wall comes from its texture. This is an important interior design element that can quickly set the mood for a room.

Any object with a rough texture, such as a brick, reflects less light and creates a feeling of warmth in the surroundings. Texture also adds weight to the object, creating a more welcoming atmosphere.

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A brick wall can withstand more abuse than a plaster wall. Although it can crack and crumble, you want that look anyway – you’ll notice a lot more damage on drywall.

Age

Although brickwork is built to last, in older homes and structures, the bricks on the inside walls are not as high quality as the bricks on the outside.

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Since the interior bricks were originally designed to be hidden, builders often paid less attention to them. As such, they have regular chips, bumps, bumps, and defects – this is important to know before proceeding to remove the plaster.

Moisture and dirt problems

The fragile texture can make them look great, but the bricks are porous, which can make them more susceptible to moisture and mold problems.

Moisture inside the brickwork increases the likelihood that it will continue to crack, flake and crumble. The solution is to replace the missing or crumbling mortar before sealing the wall with brick sealant.

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Their porous nature also makes them more attractive to dirt. Not only is it difficult to clean, but if left unsealed, it can absorb cooking oils and other airborne contaminants.

It takes more than just a light cloth or sponge to keep it sparkling clean. You may need to buy special materials so as not to damage the mortar and the surface of the brick.

Energy Efficient

If you want to bring industrial chic to your living room, be prepared to pay for it on your energy bill. Gaps in the grout can increase the chance of drafts and damage the insulation in your home.

Most brick walls are coated on the inside to reduce this effect and give them a “finished” look. Admittedly, exposing a small part of your wall won’t make much of a difference, but a large area will reduce your home’s energy efficiency.

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If you’re planning on creating an attractive brick wall, make sure your foundation isn’t ancient and carefully craft it to become a permanent feature of your home.

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Brick in the interior is not only the lot of rooms created in the loft style. Like other textured materials such as wood and stone, it is appropriate and interesting in a variety of styles and color combinations and is able to give any room a special charm and originality.

Bricks should be used carefully in interior design – this is a bright accent material that attracts increased attention. His overabundance in the room will negatively affect her perception. How to create and dose masonry in the interior, we will describe below.

Brick wall options

A brick wall in the interior can be created in several ways, each of which has its own characteristics and advantages.

The use of real masonry. Old houses can save a lot on creating a loft-style wall. It is enough to clean the walls of plaster, reaching the brickwork. It is washed from stains, dirt and dust, if necessary, polished and coated with water-based varnish. Such a wall looks unusually vintage and keeps traces of the history of the house.

You can create the illusion of a real brick wall in a room by using facing bricks. Compared to the usual one, it is much thinner and can even be laid on interior partitions.

Stylized tiles. Decorative tiles make it possible to create spectacular masonry on any surface. Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of similar finishing materials in various colors and textures. The advantage of this tile is the ease of maintenance. It is enough to wipe the wall with a damp sponge.

PVC panels. A fairly simple and economical way to create an imitation of a brick wall. PVC panels are light weight, easy to cut and attached to the wall with glue.

Wallpaper with a brick pattern. This method does not allow you to get the texture of the masonry, but only to create its visual embodiment. This method is applicable in cases where there is no need to recreate the texture of the material, but you only want to hint at its presence.

Creating a wall stylized as a brick is possible in various ways. The choice depends on the purpose of the premises, its style, financial and time costs for repair work.

Brickwork in various interior styles

A brick wall can be organically integrated into a wide variety of stylistic interior solutions. This is always an accent element of the room, which is the point of attraction for the eye and the center around which other decorative elements are formed. Consider the basic rules for placing this material in various style solutions.

Loft

The industrial loft style is an organic opportunity to use brick walls. In this style, you can allow not to follow the rule of one accent wall, but to apply the material almost everywhere.

The most advantageous will look options for cleaned old brick or its ceramic counterparts. A good solution would be walls painted in neutral shades of gray or beige.

Open communications, technological beams, industrial-style furniture and original decor elements will help maintain the style. You can play in contrast with light translucent curtains and live plants.

Scandinavian Eco

Scandinavian design relies on sustainable materials: wood, stone, natural fabrics. Placing a wall with brickwork in it is natural and logical. Since this style relies mainly on light colors, it is preferable to paint the surface with white or light gray paint to match the rest of the walls. So the contrast with them will be less noticeable, but the interesting texture of this accent interior detail will remain.

Other important details of the Scandinavian interior are simple lamps and functional furniture. Windows most often remain without decor or are hidden by the simplest curtains without unnecessary details.

Ethno interior

A wall made of ocher brick or its imitation will perfectly fit into an ethnic interior, becoming its expressive element. The texture of the material will emphasize the riot of colors of the ethnic interior, the abundance of various fabrics and decorative elements in it.

With the help of bricks, you can select a collection area with figurines, figurines and other decorative items brought from exotic countries. A carpet with ethnic ornaments, hung on a pile, will create an atmosphere of southern countries and a touch of light industrialism in the room.

Bright pop art

The eccentric interior in the style of pop art is perfectly combined with bricks. It can be either natural masonry or painted in a wide variety of colors, including very bright ones.

The pop art style consists of combining in one room a lot of accent interior items: furniture of various styles, extravagant posters or paintings of modern art, unusual decorative elements. A combination of a wide variety of textures in one style is also welcome: rough stone and soft velor, natural wood and plastic.

Romantic and classic styles

The addition of this material with stylized pieces of furniture, decor and textiles allows you to create an interior in the style of a classic or romantic. In this case, it is necessary to stop at one brick wall in the room and balance its brutality with other interior details:

Front curtains with a curtain and tulle for a classic style, light airy curtains for a romantic room.

Furniture with a predominance of classical lines, symmetry in the arrangement of objects in the room.

An abundance of fresh flowers, vases, planters, figurines.

Wall decor with the help of painting with a predominance of still lifes or landscapes.

Using bricks in different rooms

Brickwork can be played in rooms for various purposes. To create an interesting interior in any room, it is enough to follow some rules that allow you not to overload the room with an abundance of accents.

Entrance hall

A wall with bricks will be appropriate in any hallway, since the very functional purpose of this place and its content are perfectly combined with this material. Large mirrors, banquettes made of wood or metal, stands for umbrellas and outerwear will go well with it.

With the help of facing bricks, you can close the wall in the so-called dirty hallway area, avoiding problems with constantly updating paint or washing the walls in this area. To do this, it is enough to lay out decorative tiles about 60-80 cm from the floor.

Kitchen

The easiest way to include this material in a kitchen interior is to use it as an apron set. Here it is necessary to build on the style of furniture:

Modern options for a loft-style headset or minimalism will be optimally emphasized by the texture of real brick in ocher or deep gray.

For more classic interiors, it is worth staying on a wall painted in white or gray paint.

A wall made of material can also be used in the dining area, thereby highlighting it. When choosing the texture and color of the finishing material, it is necessary to take into account the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and its style solution. With a small area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen, it is better to stay on a plain painted wall, which will not unnecessarily focus on itself.

Living room

The use of brickwork in the living room is an original solution for creating a bright and creative interior.

With the texture of this material, you can:

highlight the TV area or the wall behind the sofa;

create an accent wall by placing memorable photographs or favorite paintings and posters on it;

separate the study or dining area from the main room.

The color and material for creating an imitation of rough stone are chosen in accordance with the style decision of the room.

Bedroom

Contrary to the general idea of the bedroom as some kind of maximally comfortable space, here you can also find a place for a wall with bricks. So, for example, you can highlight the head of the bed. Dyed white, it will create a light romantic mood, which can be supported by light tulle and neutral textiles. In such a room, a feeling of freshness and spaciousness will invariably be preserved.

Brick in the interior of the apartment: good and bad examples |

Hello everyone! I was prompted to write this article by one publication on the Internet, where designer Alexander Poberezhnov shared with the public a 3D visualization of his project and a photograph of the interior implemented for this project. The implementation of the project was carried out without architectural supervision.

Virtual “photography” (3D world)

Reality

As you can see, reality is very different from the virtual 3D world. And I’m a little sad that the finished interior does not at all convey the spirit, the mood that was in the project.

It is striking that the brick wall on the visualization looks natural: old, with some irregularities, chips, scuffs, roughness, a touch of time. In a word, this is a wall with history. New clinker tiles were used in the finished interior. And despite the fact that the tile is artificially “aged” at the factory, it still looks like a sham remake.

Let’s see where this fashion for bricks came from and try to find the answer to the question of how best to use a brick wall in the interior.

Loft style

The fashion for such walls originated in the first half of the 20th century in America, when the former factory buildings of the bohemian began to be converted into housing, workshops and galleries. Often these were attic rooms. Loft (loft) is translated from English – an attic. Most often, such buildings had high ceilings, large windows and brick walls.

We can appreciate how the style was born from the photo of the art studio “Factory” of the cult artist Andy Warhol, located in New York.

And once the artists and designers got down to business, it is quite natural that the loft style quickly became very popular. Style elements quickly migrated to ordinary houses and apartments, which were never factories or factories. Still: firstly, very stylish, and secondly, cheaply. You don’t have to level the walls, don’t glue the wallpaper, but just beat off the plaster and bring in the furniture 🙂

Let’s pay attention to the fact that initially the lofts had natural old brick walls.

The decorative technique with bricks has become so popular that it has also been used in houses where natural masonry has never existed. They began to actively use imitation brickwork from decorative plaster and clinker tiles.

Brick wall design in the interior

Let’s take a closer look at the texture of the old natural brickwork and aged clinker facing tiles and compare them:

Old brick wall

Natural brick

Aged clinker wall:

Clinker tile

As you can see, the difference is obvious: the depth of the joints, their thickness, width, different number of irregularities, repeated irregularities on the clinker, the absence of characteristic drips on the tiles, etc. Upon closer examination, it is clear that the clinker is still not a brick, but an imitation and does not convey the essence of the loft style at all, there is no story that the walls are experiencing a second life, there is no atmosphere of an old industrial facility. Instead of all this, artificiality, props and replicas are clearly visible.

Below I will give a few examples of the interior and I think you yourself can easily guess where the brick wall is and where its imitation is. And how natural masonry is more effective than its fake. The correct answers will be at the end of the article.

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a brick, if they are aged in a factory, looks too artificial, but you still really want a brick wall?

White brick in the interior of the apartment and house

In this case, the way out is to paint the clinker tiles with paint. Remember the photograph of Warhol’s studio? He painted the brick walls of the former factory with white paint (I wrote about the choice of white wall paint in this article).

You see, it is already much more difficult to determine where a natural brick is and where a fake is. At least I don’t know.

If you have a big budget, the way out is to buy old antique bricks. Yes, yes, there are companies that sell bricks from the demolition of old buildings. Here are resourceful guys :)))

But let’s get back to ordinary interiors, I’m not writing for the luxury segment.

Let’s summarize:

brick in the interior is a modern, powerful, and very expressive decorative technique;

it is worth giving preference to natural brickwork, rather than imitations;

poor quality brick imitation will spoil any interior;

in case you are forced to use imitation bricks, paint the surface with paint.

And now the correct answers. Brick wall – photos 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, clinker tiles – 3, 5, 6, 8.

Did you guess everything? No big deal, right? If you guessed right, then other people will easily figure out that you have a fake.

In fact, I know a lot of examples when designers follow the lead of customers when they want to see brick walls in their interior, which were not there before. Interiors with imitation that just screams: “I’m a fake!” Filled with sites like Houzza. From here, an erroneous opinion may arise, since designers do this, then such a base imitation is normal. No, it’s not normal.

What do you think of this trend that has been around for many years?

See you soon!

Interior brick wall|Design my house

Recently, brickwork has become a popular trend in interior design. Very often, architects and designers use it in their wall decoration projects when they need to create a light texture, a unique character or give the interior a touch of antiquity. For many, a brick wall in the interior is an archaic element of the historical past, or perhaps an integration of the past and the present. For some, this is a way to decorate a boring interior, add dynamism to it or emphasize style. In any of these cases, without a doubt, a brick in the interior will allow you to transform the entire space in an amazing way.

Brick wall finishes

The surface of a brick wall can have different textures and hues to suit different interior styles, from industrial and modern to vintage and rustic. In each style, it will get a different sound, its surface can be smooth and matte or worn with an aging effect. Painted brick in white or gray will support the general background of the entire interior, but at the same time add texture to it.

Those who want to give dynamics to the interior can use the classic red brick, which will be a bright accent in an interior with a neutral background. To give a vintage look to a brick wall, you can decorate it with the effect of crumbling whitewash, using uneven painting.

Background for home gallery

A brick wall can be used as a background for a gallery that will showcase your favorite collections of wall art, panels, or a set of family photos. Compared to an ordinary wall, such a stylish gallery will look more active and expressive. Plus, the right lighting and well-chosen interior decor will complement and make a room with a brick wall original and stylish.

Stylistic interior element

Let’s return to styles, of which there are a sufficient number, where a brick wall could become a complementary or defining design element. For example, the loft style, in which the combination of brick walls with exposed metal beams and large windows, will create a relaxed atmosphere of freedom for those who prefer industrial style.

A brick wall combined with massive wooden beams will serve as the perfect backdrop for such country styles as Mediterranean or Provence.
The white brick walls in the design give the space a light and airy atmosphere, where natural light is enhanced, creating a feeling of lightness and spaciousness. This interior is perfect for an elegant beach living room or a romantic bedroom. A white brick wall would also be an ideal choice for those who prefer a vintage style to their interior design.

In an eclectic interior, a brick wall can play the role of an element that unifies the space. And the posters placed on it will emphasize the theme of the room. However, when decorating a brick wall, it is necessary to adhere to a sense of proportion. Since the background itself is quite active and eye-catching, if not properly planned, the eclectic style in the interior will look like a mess.

In an art deco interior, brickwork will add austerity and nobility to the space, perfectly combined with modern technology.

To decorate a small living room space, you can use a brick wall, choosing as a source of inspiration the Scandinavian style, which is characterized by restraint, clean straight lines and light colors, which will create an interesting contrast. In order to unify the space, you can apply small fragments of the same paint on the brick wall that decorates the walls in the interior or completely paint it in this color.

Brick wall in the living room

Brick wall in bedroom

Brick wall in the kitchen

Brick wall in the interior – stylish, daring, modern design.

The active use of brickwork as a basis for finishing, or rather its absence, became mainstream during the conversion of old industrial buildings into residential spaces. Designers tried to reconstruct factories and workshops, warehouses and entire plants in such a way as to preserve the unique industrial aesthetics. For these purposes, an open layout was maintained, the lines of communications and ventilation systems were not covered with screens. One way to keep the spirit of the old in the new and modern residential apartments was to use brick walls, from which the dirt was cleaned, antiseptic and water-repellent were applied. Brickwork was so effectively combined with modern household appliances, designer furniture and works of modern art as decoration that it began to be reproduced artificially even in rooms where the walls are made of concrete slabs.

The use of brick walls as a design element has come a long way, transforming, expanding its scope and becoming possible in any room of residential apartments – from the living room to the bathroom. Surprisingly, an architectural feature that homeowners used to skimp on finishing has become a hallmark of luxury interiors. A skillful combination of the rough roughness of aged brickwork with exclusive interior items, the original finish of other surfaces, and unusual decor can create a completely unique design of living spaces.

If you want to bring a touch of industrialism into your interior, but make the interior space a little daring, modern and even bohemian, then our extensive selection of design projects is at your service. We hope that original design solutions, unusual combinations and fresh trends in the field of home decoration will inspire you and help you create your own plan for renovating an old home or creating a new interior.

Living room with a touch of loft style – brickwork as an accent

Your living room doesn’t have to be a former warehouse and factory floor to be decorated with a brick wall. Loft style elements are also actively used in ordinary standard apartments with low ceilings and standard window openings. To “support” the use of a brick wall as an accent surface of the living room, you can apply other design solutions that are typical for the loft style. For example, you can not sheathe electrical wires with plasterboard, but expose dark cables, run heating pipes or an air conditioning system around the perimeter of the room.

A brick wall is the perfect backdrop for a video zone. Whether it’s aged brick, refurbished an old surface, or imitation brickwork with special wall tiles, the TV and its accompanying accessories will look great against such a backdrop.

If the brick on your textured wall is dark enough, then when choosing a color palette for upholstered and cabinet furniture, it is better to give preference to light shades. Against the background of dark brick, not only light furniture, but also wall decor with a predominance of snow-white tones will look contrasting, dynamic, and original.

To create a contrasting living room interior with dark furniture and appliances, white painted brickwork is an ideal option for decorating an accent wall. Even if all other walls are painted in the same tone, the brick surface will stand out due to its structure and will be an excellent backdrop for television equipment.

If your living room is a spacious room with high ceilings and large windows, using brickwork to create an accent finish will look more than organic. In combination with wooden ceiling beams, small columns made of brick or wood, this design will give the living room a slight touch of the mood of a medieval castle, but with modern furnishings and appliances.

If your living room has a fireplace, then decorating the space around it in the form of intact brickwork is a great design move. A large painting or beautiful photo hung over a fireplace will look great against a brick wall. If it seems to you that there are too many industrial motifs in the living room, “soften” the atmosphere with textiles with colorful patterns for window decoration, unusual patterns on decorative sofa cushions, flower vases or fluffy carpeting.

One of the most common ways to use a brick wall in a bedroom is to decorate the surface behind the head of the bed. This wall decoration will not disturb the calm and relaxing atmosphere created for effective preparation for sleep. But such an original approach to creating an accent surface will transform the interior, bring a touch of modern luxury to it. If the rest of the walls of your bedroom are made in light colors, then you can lightly whitewash the brickwork or cover the connecting seams with light paint in places, creating a surface that seems to have been worn out by time.

A painted wall can be used as the accent surface of the bedroom, while the rest of the surfaces are made of untouched brick. Against the background of such a finish, antiques will organically look – a solid wooden bed with carvings, an old chest that can be used as an ottoman and a storage system, a wicker rocking chair or a vintage coffee table with monograms and curved legs.

Dilute the usual pastel palette of bedrooms with an effective accent – use dark brick as a color splash and textural feature. Even small rooms can afford such a local use of dark spots. Against such a colorful background, the head of the bed will look especially impressive.

If the use of dark brick in the interior of the bedroom seems too bold for you, try painting the original surface in a light tone. Thus, you will create an atmosphere conducive to sleep and relaxation, while bringing a textured accent to the decoration of the bedroom.

The reddish-ocher shades of the brick are perfectly combined with the natural grain of the wood. In combination with a wooden ceiling (perhaps even with rough beams and ceilings) or floors, the brickwork in the bedroom interior will look original, stylish and modern.

Another way to use brickwork in a bedroom is to protect the surface from various influences with paint. Given the incredible popularity of various shades of gray in modern design projects, this coloring will be a neutral, but at the same time a fashionable touch in your interior.

In a loft-style bedroom, it is impossible to do without brickwork. As a rule, it is this type of decoration, or rather the use of the wall structure itself, that is the basis for the design of spaces that were once industrial premises (or effectively disguised as such). High ceilings, ceiling beams, huge windows, brick walls, minimal furniture – the perfect set for a loft-style sleeping space.

The use of brickwork in the interior of premises is not only a practical and inexpensive way of original decoration, but also the possibility of creating various designs. Niches and arched recesses, columns and ledges – such structures will not only diversify the appearance of the bedroom interior, but will also be functional design elements.

If you are planning to install a fireplace in your bedroom, then it will be difficult to come up with a more organic design of the space around it, other than brickwork. The presence of a hearth in the bedroom in itself makes a reference to those ancient times, when the opportunity to make a fire in the room was not a luxurious element of decor, but a simple need to warm up before going to bed. The use of brickwork in this case will enhance the effect of the presence of a fireplace in a modern bedroom.

If an artificially aged brick or a surface cracked from time is not your vision for decorating your own bedroom, you can use one of the imitation brickwork options. Finishing materials stores offer a considerable selection of materials that will create a textured “brick-like” surface in the color palette you need – from wallpaper to wall tiles.

Even in a children’s bedroom, the use of a brick wall as an accent surface can be not only justified, but also become the main highlight of the interior. Here is an example of the design of a children’s room with a brick wall, in a niche of which convenient shelves for storing books are integrated.

In the kitchen spaces of typical apartments built in the last century, there are not many wall surfaces that could be bricked. As a design for a kitchen apron, you can safely use a brick as a refractory material that can withstand large temperature differences. To preserve the surface from moisture, it is necessary to treat the brickwork with special antiseptic sprays. If you want to create protection from fat, you will have to resort to painting.

In the kitchen spaces of private houses and large apartments, there are many more possibilities for using a brick wall as a building and interior element. For example, using an industrial motif, you can conditionally zone the dining room segment in the kitchen. Open shelves for dishes or a display cabinet will look great against the backdrop of brick in its natural form.

It is not easy to meet among our compatriots those who have the opportunity to allocate a separate room for a dining room. Within the framework of typical apartments, this is simply impossible, and in private houses, most often the dining room is combined with the kitchen. But if you have a large family or often host receptions with a meal and it is possible to allocate a separate room for the dining room, you should be prepared to approach its design. The brick wall in the dining room will be an element of surprise, raise the degree of the uniqueness of the room and bring a completely unique aesthetic to the design of the space.

A wonderful continuation of the brick design of the wall will be facing the kitchen backsplash with the help of ceramic tiles “metro” or, as our compatriots often call it, “boar”. A harmonious combination will bring a sense of balance to the interior of the kitchen space.

The different shades of gray on the brick wall in the dining room shown in the following photo are beautifully combined with the upholstery of the chairs, the glass top of the dining table, the wall and floor finishes.

Against the background of a brick wall, the snow-white facades of the kitchen set look luxurious, expressive, and contrasting. Agree that without such a finish (or rather, its absence), just a white kitchen would look boring, too sterile.

If you like bold decisions in interior decoration, if some eclectic design, in your opinion, is only for the benefit of the environment, then you can safely use brickwork to decorate your office. It can be only one wall with brick left in its original form, or all surfaces of the room, slightly highlighted with paint.

Many homeowners feel that using brickwork in their bathrooms and WC spaces is an impractical design move. Of course, the palm in the issue of facing surfaces in the bathroom belongs to ceramic tiles, but a brick wall will be able to compete with it if the material is covered with antiseptic solutions. Well, a brick is no stranger to constant temperature changes – it easily endures this test.

Just one small brick surface can make a big difference in a bathroom. The color of the brick is perfectly combined with the woody shades of the facade of a large chest of drawers with many drawers.

A bright red brick wall has become the main accent in the snow-white interior of the bathroom. Against the background of such a colorful performance, even the simplest interior items look impressive – pendant lamps, mirrors in snow-white frames. With such a colorful design of one of the walls, a snow-white utilitarian room does not look like a sterile operating room. A little “warmth” against the backdrop of a snow-white idyll will warm a cool, sterile interior.

A conventional brick surface can become an almost universal backdrop for various wall decor. This is surprising, but a collection of black and white photos from your archive, a picture painted in the last century, a work of modern art, and even an old tapestry inherited from your grandmother look great against the background of bricks. Skillfully balancing the motifs of industrialism and the luxury of wall decor, you can create completely unique images for rooms of various functional accessories – from the bedroom to the dining room.

Built-in shelving with open shelves for storage of dishes with a facade laid out in brick, certainly decorated the dining room, becoming its focal point. Elegance and rudeness, natural material and artificial lighting – unusual combinations have led to the creation of a completely non-trivial approach to organizing storage systems in the space for eating. Complemented by a luxurious, large black glass chandelier, the interior looks luxurious, despite the simplicity of the dining group.

An antique tapestry that passes from generation to generation in your family as a relic, an original panel or a hand-woven rug will look luxurious against a brick wall. Such wall decor brings incredible warmth and comfort to the slightly industrial atmosphere of the room, created by brickwork, open engineering systems, columns and floor beams.

Ludmila Khristenko

unique and non-standard solutions. Decorative brick in the home interior (30 photos)

The brick wall in the kitchen is a trend that never wants to leave the covers of fashion magazines for design. Many are accustomed to associate it with, but such an element can become an adornment for romantic or gothic styles.

Brick kitchen will appeal to creative, creative and just open to unusual ideas people.

Many people are attracted to this design because it can be done by hand quickly and inexpensively, without experience.

Detailed instructions on how to make the most budget-friendly imitation:

Advantages and disadvantages

This material has earned popularity not only for its aesthetic and creative component. Other pluses
brick and masonry are:

relatively low cost;

moisture resistance, which is a significant property for a kitchen;

resistance to temperature changes and fire safety. Therefore, it is often used in the design of an apron;

durability and strength. It is difficult to damage such material, and even if this happens, then with such a finish, an insignificant chip or scratch will not be noticeable and there will be no need to redo the repair;

ease of use. Even an inexperienced master can learn to work with him;

unusual solution;

is compatible with other items;

is a great option for zoning;

environmental friendliness.

It is fair to note cons
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First, the material is not homogeneous. A rough surface is not so easy to clean from dust, dirt particles that accumulate in the kitchen more often.

Today, there are special impregnations for surface treatment and seams, which can significantly minimize this drawback.

Secondly, despite the fact that the brick is suitable for many interiors, it is difficult to fit it in doses so that it looks stylish and harmonious. You need to consult with professional designers, or make your own 3D project in the program.

Before you start a renovation, you need to do a design to assess whether you like the end result. Otherwise, it will be a shame for the work done, if the result is disappointing.

Kitchen project with brick wall

Thirdly, this material does not reflect light. And dark shades visually even absorb it.

Brickwork is good in a room with good natural light. It is good if the windows are large, not blocked by a balcony and facing south.

Artificial lighting will also need to be considered so that in the evening the interior remains attractive, not gloomy.

What can replace natural material?

If the house was originally with such a wall, then the hassle will be even less. You just need to clean it from putty, plaster and building dust, varnish or paint to give additional protective properties and to comply with hygienic and sanitary standards.

In other cases, you can use decorative or brick-like facing tiles, which imitate their real counterpart well. The most popular are brick tiles based on gypsum, cement mixtures.

Available in a choice of colors from bright brown to white and in-between with many shades to suit any interior. The size of the tiles repeat the real brick. And according to the structure, you can pick up a chipped, artificially aged, with perfectly smooth edges.

Another imitation material is ceramic tiles. Often found in the design of an apron. Will fit into Provence, Art Deco. Can be glossy or matte.

In stores you can find wallpapers that imitate masonry. There are even embossed, voluminous options.

Although wallpapering is easier and faster than tiling, the final result will not have that noble effect compared to the same decorative tiles. In terms of money, the latter will come out cheaper. The advantage is that if the design gets bored, the wallpaper can be quickly removed. In the case of tiles, the wall will need to be re-prepared for another material: level, putty, etc.

General design rules

Before we look at examples of successful design, we need to immediately identify a few general points. In finishing it is important:

to choose the correct color of the brick.

Light colors for a small kitchen, dark colors for a well-lit one.

The color is also very style dependent. In a Norman or Scandinavian interior, white and gray are more appropriate. But in a loft or pop art, a brown color scheme will look good;

choose the correct wall.

Masonry or its imitation should be made on the wall on which the most light falls.

Since such an element is accentuating, it is necessary to highlight it favorably. In the shadows, such a design looks gloomy and will not have the desired effect;

decorate only one wall.

Even two such walls in one room is too much. You may have come across an example of a successful interior, for example, with the design of two adjacent or opposite sides, but most likely it was a spacious room, well lit, with panoramic windows. In most apartments, the area does not allow this to be repeated. But you can focus on one wall even in a small kitchen in Khrushchev (6-7 sq. m.).

Kitchen in Khrushchev with brickwork. Light colors visually add space and, as it were, lighten the whole situation.

Color solution

Light wall

For a small room, you can’t think of a better option. Despite the relief and volume, light masonry does not “eat up” square meters. But if the kitchen is up to 9 square meters. m, then this element should be the only, main focus.

White brick wall in the interior of the kitchen

Dark tones

There are several ways to decorate the masonry:

cover with a colorless matt or glossy varnish;

paint in any color. Today it is important to cover the brick wall to match the rest.

Dark brown design – classic. In spacious rooms with good natural light, it looks outstanding and stylish.

What style is appropriate for brick decoration

Loft

It is difficult to imagine a more suitable material for decorating in this style. Rough finishes combined with accessories to create coziness create a “living” atmosphere.

Scandinavian

Norman decor is often white, gray or light ombre.

In contrast to the loft, here the brick in the kitchen looks less rough, not so industrial. On the one hand – naturalness, on the other – simplicity and accuracy. A Scandinavian-style wall will not be as accentuating and active.

Provence or country

Brick can also be found in such romantic styles as Provence or country (rustic). One important condition is that the finish must be natural or artificially aged.

Light gamut is welcome – white, milky, sand, pale olive, because it is she who meets the main features – fullness of light.

Gothic

You can feel like the owners of a medieval castle even in the 21st century. Brick in the interior of a kitchen of this design should look as natural as possible, without additional finishing and decorative processing.

Often different laying options are used to make it look like the wall has been rebuilt for centuries.

Pop Art

Bold, creative, unusual – these are the words that can characterize such a design. There may be a combination of different shades.

Works of art, graffiti, posters, bright accessories and textiles against a brick background seem to pose a challenge.

Mediterranean

The interior is imbued with the atmosphere of a port or resort town. It seems that if you look out the window, you can see the sea. In decoration and furniture, white is more common in combination with blue or light blue.

Brick can be painted in nautical or sandy colors.

Decor with brick wall

Accessories are chosen according to the style.

For example, in a romantic Provence, vintage things, forged flower stands, clay pots, aged wood are well combined with brick.

Bright posters, paintings and textiles in saturated colors will complement the pop art interior.

In a loft style, in combination with this finish, candlesticks, interesting lamps, wooden photo frames, wrought iron figurines, rough wooden shelves will look great.

Antique clocks, mirrors, artwork and posters also work well with brick effect finishes.

Brick wall in the interior allows you to add zest to the design of the house in an affordable way. Highlighting the wall with brickwork allows you to create unusual, stylish and elegant interiors. Brick makes it possible to beat the space as effectively and originally as possible.

History and modernity

Brickwork in interior design has gained popularity thanks to lofts. Initially, the former factory premises were given to poor tenants who could not invest in a full renovation with plastering and painting.

This is how unfinished walls, which can be seen in old photos, came into fashion. Students and young families not only lived in such premises, but also held noisy parties with guests from various social strata.

This new trend in design has become associated with bohemianism, industrialism and freedom, which appealed to urban residents. Now
Brick wall decoration is again very popular and can be combined with different styles.

Pros and cons

Every finish has its strengths and weaknesses. Let’s get acquainted with them before we start implementing our ideas.

Advantages: availability and simplicity

The undeniable advantages of using bricks in the interior include:

Financial accessibility.

Security.

Natural.

Good material performance (sound insulation, heat insulation, moisture resistance).

Ease of finishing. The process of decorating with bricks allows you to cope with the task even without special skills and complex tools.

You can use this approach in the arrangement of almost any room.

A brick wall can perform not only a decorative, but also a practical function – to serve as a delimiter between rooms.

Ability to use hanging elements – shelves, lighting fixtures, TV, etc.

Additional surface treatment is not necessary.

Ability to mask wall defects.

Originality.

Durability.

Texture.

Good compatibility with natural colors and natural materials.

Decorative finish.

Disadvantages: the main thing is to stop in time

This type of finish has a lot of advantages. But what are the downsides?

The disadvantages of a brick wall in the interior of the house include:

Raw bricks in natural color need quality lighting. Alternatively, you can use white brick or apply staining.

Uneven textured surface is difficult to clean.

Too much brick in the interior design of the house can create the effect of an untidy and cold room that lacks comfort.

A brick wall should be an original accent, not occupy all the walls.

Real masonry or imitation: what to choose?

In addition to the use of real brick, its imitation, wallpaper of suitable colors or tiles of the appropriate style can be used.

Real brick wall

Painted white for a modern and dynamic look.

Paint or whitewash?

An interesting old whitewash effect can be created with paint. This technique allows you to give the wall the effect of aging, which is typical for a long service life. This may be necessary to create a Provence style interior.

You can even implement this technique on your own. To do this, add a little water to the paint. It should be 3 times less.

The application of the composition must be carried out with sweeping movements with a wide brush.
Wait for the first coat and apply the second. By varying the proportion of water and paint, it is possible to create various effects: from a translucent coating to alternating heavily dyed areas with bright bricks.

Gray wall: why is it attractive?

Dark brick in the interior needs to be balanced with light shades. This can be done with furniture, textiles, accessories.

Tip

The presence of a fireplace in the living room can be played with by highlighting the part of the wall next to it with the appropriate design.

Brick in the interior of the kitchen: a variety of options

The safety and durability of the brick allows it to be used in the interior design of many rooms. In the kitchen, it can be used in doses, allowing you to create an accent where it is needed.

Kitchen backsplash

This area of the wall is regularly exposed to steam, soot and grease. The apron occupies the space between work surfaces and wall cabinets.

In order to facilitate the cleaning process, the designers suggest adding a glass sheet to the exterior decoration of the brickwork.
. This technique will preserve the decorative effect and protect the surface.

One of the walls

Brick decoration of one of the walls will look most impressive in an interior with a predominance of warm light shades:

milky white;

light gray;

caramel;

pale pink;

cocoa shade.

Part of a wall

Selecting a fragment of a wall looks just as impressive. Most often, this design is used for the dining area.
In small rooms, this technique will allow you to distinguish between zones.

Niche

A natural or decorative niche lined with bricks will help emphasize the historical direction of the design, rustic stylization, Provence style, etc. If a niche is formed near the stove, then this will add retro touches to the decor.

Bringing ideas to life

Styles: Choose your decor

Brick is versatile as a finishing material. Its use is most justified when decorating an apartment in such styles: loft, country, provence, etc. Such a design of vertical surfaces is spectacular and relevant.

Loft

Housing organized on the territory of former industrial premises, workshops or factories is characterized by a large area and high ceilings. These advantages allow you to implement such design techniques that are not always acceptable in small apartments.
Among them – wooden ceiling beams, columns, brick decoration.

Loft allows you to leave open the electrical cable, heating pipes and other elements that emphasize the technical equipment of the house.
Bricks are also a suitable background for placing video and audio equipment.

If earlier brick was considered only a building material, today it is used as a finishing material. It became possible to create both industrial and home interiors in various styles, ranging from classic design to eclectic.

Brickwork in the interior is found in the designs of old huts, plants and factories, reconstructed into fashionable housing. There are several alternative options for natural bricks: vinyl and paper wallpaper, decorative masonry, light thin brick-like tiles, brick veneer. The technology of laying a brick wall in the interior of an apartment is different for different rooms.

Brick in the interior of the apartment – a reminder of the past, often used by modern designers. The design with the help of brickwork looks very bold and unusual. With its help, you can successfully decorate the house, creating a cozy atmosphere and a positive mood in it.

Brick laying in the hallway in the form of a street accent

Brick in the interior is difficult to lay in the hallway due to uneven walls, a small area, and the presence of closets. The only thing is, if you live in an old house, you can lay out one of the walls with bricks. Such a rare design brings a non-standard “street” accent to the hallway.

The second material for finishing the walls in the hallway can be a tile that clearly imitates brick. Consider the fact that the tile is a thin material, due to which the surface of the walls in the apartment does not become heavier. An important point here is the preservation of square meters in a small room.

is to choose a quality adhesive. It is desirable that it be on a polyurethane basis, since the constantly slamming door at the entrance ensures the vibration of the walls, which contributes to the collapse of the tiles planted on a poor-quality base.

You can also use wallpaper with a pattern that imitates the appearance and texture of finishing bricks, or wallpaper suitable for painting. Sometimes it is problematic to choose a wallpaper on which brick imitation could be applied with paint.

Brickwork in the guest room

The brick wall in the interior of the living room serves as a good design base in any style. If you are a fan of minimalism, it is rational to equip the room with simple furniture without unnecessary decorating elements. People who appreciate ethnic style in the interior can decorate the room with various crafts, hand-made carpets, photos, decorative vases.

The perfect combination of brickwork and classic interiors. Successfully harmonizes with decorative accessories, crystal chandeliers, antique pieces of furniture. Don’t limit yourself to desires. Turn on your fantasy. Use paper-based wallpaper and decorative tiles as an alternative. No need to try to brick all the walls of the room. It is advisable to decorate the area near the fireplace with brickwork, or completely renew the worn old plaster on one of the walls.

The interior with a brick wall looks original, in which one of the walls is made of brick, covered with a protective layer on top in order to preserve the integrity of the finish due to the influence of negative factors. As for new-build houses, it is only necessary to remove minor dirt on the surface of the walls resulting from construction work. In old apartments, the walls of the rooms are subject to careful processing.

pre-clean the surface of the walls from layers of whitewash, primer, plaster. By laying the wall with brick, you will make an incredibly beautiful design that perfectly emphasizes the elegance of the decor and the refined taste of the owners. In addition, such a design will set guests up for a confidential conversation.

If you prefer a custom decor, use clear brick as a partition between two spaces, such as the living room and kitchen.

If you are the owner of a living room of a large area, Greek-style brick columns can become a sign of perfection and grace, as they are beneficial to use as partitions or exclusive decor. The brick finish of the fireplace looks perfect. It creates a feeling of warmth, comfort and coziness in the room, reminiscent of a rustic style.

Brickwork in the interior of the kitchen: is it worth it?

Brick-shaped tiles look great in the kitchen. The red stone trim looks like a country style, and the white-painted brick wall in the interior softens the design somewhat, making it possible to use it in Scandinavian-style kitchens.

Brick veneer in the form of thin tiles of facing stone is suitable for a high-quality inexpensive finish of a loft-style kitchen. Such tiles are used both clinker and ceramic. The veneer is laid with tile adhesive on prepared perfectly even walls using mounting crosses and tile grout. Brick in the interior allows you to finish the kitchen apron by choosing the appropriate building materials for decorating other walls.

Brick in the interior is a quality material characterized by durability, practicality, quality, and low cost compared to other finishing materials. Decorative bricks in the interior are chosen by the owners of houses and apartments, who prefer to make repairs with their own hands and value their housing.

Brickwork creates a romantic atmosphere in a room. The eccentricity of the interior will be given by the correct texture and color palette. Brickwork in the interior can favorably emphasize the restraint of the interior, luxury, beauty and solidity of the room.

The decoration of the seams and the successful selection of the color palette are of great importance in creating the design. In some cases, you can try to “age” the brick to give naturalness. To do this, it is recommended to use varnishes or paints intended for surface treatment. Which of the processing options to choose depends only on your preferences.

Despite the fact that brick is a heat-treated building material, after many years the masonry will still look beautiful. Its advantage is the absence of dampness, mold and fungi. Recently, polymer bricks can be found on the building materials market. Their surface is covered with a special polymer composition, due to which it becomes possible to make an interesting decoration.

Brickwork is a good solution for a dining room, because it is possible to finish one or several walls at once at your discretion. You can make a brick ceiling with your own hands. This masonry is good because it is successfully combined with glass, metal and wood. An interesting design can be created using brickwork in combination with functional kitchen appliances.

Decorative brick in the interior can be safely used in the design of the dining area of the kitchen. A similar effect will be obtained if you lay out a brick wall partition, which will serve as a distinction between the dining room and the guest room. If you want to create the effect of space zoning, only one of the rooms is bricked.

When choosing an interior color palette, consider the design features of the entire room. Despite the fact that the brick of standard shades (white, red, black, gray, brown) fits into any interior, it is better to play it safe and study all the nuances.

Brick wall in the interior of the bedroom

Decorative brick in the interior is increasingly found in bedroom interiors. It is preferable to replace the annoying light design of the room with a more brutal one. At the same time, the brick “does not enter into aggression” with the softness of textiles. In addition, it does not affect the illumination, being optimal in use.

There are times when a room already has a brick wall. In this case, it is better to leave it as it is, without modifications, or paint it with bright paint. This design is suitable for decorating bedrooms in Scandinavian and eclectic styles.

When there are no brick walls in the house, it is easy to imitate using modern facing materials that differ in weight and dimensions. Such finishes look no worse than from real brick. Their advantage is hypoallergenicity, clarity of docking, lack of dust adsorption, beauty.

When a person is in the bedroom, he strives for peace, comfort, relaxation. It is best to decorate the bedroom in discreet, seasoned, soft, calm pastel shades. You can, for example, dilute a quiet, modest corner with exquisite decorative elements.

Brick wall in the interior of the bedroom allows you to make the room a work of art. Such an interior decor not only attracts attention and makes the room fresher, more unusual, but also contributes to a comfortable good rest. If you are the owner of a large house or apartment, it is advisable to lay out a beautiful brick arch instead of interior doors connecting two rooms.

Creating contrast in the bathroom with brickwork

Brickwork decor in the bathroom is rare, but if you plan to keep it for a long time, finish with mold-resistant materials, and then apply a moisture-resistant composition to the coating.

Since the bathroom is constantly exposed to high temperatures and humidity, it is recommended to purchase veneers, ceramic tiles or bricks for decoration. Combined with white plumbing, the roughness of the brick creates an unusual contrast. The walls in the bathroom, decorated with smooth multi-colored tiles, look good. It gives the interior of the bathroom additional freshness, cleanliness and cheerfulness.

An alternative for people who do not want to finish the bathroom and bathroom tiles is to decorate the walls with vinyl-based wallpaper with increased water resistance. Sometimes, due to their naturalness and naturalness, such canvases cannot be distinguished from real brickwork, and then only from a very close distance.

You can experiment by trying to make a glass brick partition between the toilet and the bathroom or the toilet and the washbasin. Since brick in the interior is a common thing, it can be used as a floor covering. Strength and resistance to mechanical damage make the floor a high-quality decorative coating, which can be additionally equipped with heating, lighting, soundproofing. The quality of the material will not be affected in any way.

The brick wall in the interior of mansions has long been popular. It is practical, so it is always welcomed by designers. If we consider brickwork in the interior of the bathroom, then it began to be used relatively recently, bringing zest to non-residential premises and emphasizing its style and individuality.

Before you start renovating a bathroom, look at photos of finished designs, evaluate the dimensions of the room, estimate the cost of materials. Perhaps you are the owner of a small bathroom, then it is better to refuse such decor, so as not to make the room even smaller. Having decided on brickwork, do not forget that it is ideal for large rooms.

If the desire to decorate a small bathroom has not left you, lay only a small section of the wall. So you will achieve the desired result and save square meters.

The cardinal solution is to lay out one of the walls with bricks instead of painting or wallpapering. Thus, a certain mystery, freshness is given to the room, an atmosphere of liveliness and individuality is created, and the interior makes the room habitable and aged.

The brick wall in the interior has become a real fashion trend. This design technique took its history during the active conversion of old industrial buildings into residential premises.

Abandoned factories, old plants, unused warehouses, designers tried to turn them into cozy rooms and apartments by decorating brick walls in the interior. The photo shows a variant of a brick wall in the interior of the apartment.

In order to preserve the ancient spirit in a modern apartment, nowadays a brick wall is considered in the interior. It is pre-cleaned of dust and dirt, apply special water-repellent and antiseptic agents. The brick wall in the interior is combined with elements of modern furniture, works of art.

Contemporary decoration features

Before starting to use a brick wall in the interior of an apartment, this element went through a long path of transformation. If earlier home owners used this element to save money during cosmetic repairs, then at present a brick wall in the interior is a manifestation of the wealth of the apartment owner.

Tip!
In order for the wall made of natural brick in the interior, made by hand, to look natural, additional decorative elements will be required.

Accent wall selection

Interior professionals recommend industrial style lovers to add some interesting features to the decorated room. For example, without wasting time and money on labor-intensive construction work, you can decorate a brick wall in the interior of an apartment with your own hands. To do this, you will need to purchase modern photo wallpapers that have a three-dimensional effect.

Imitation of natural masonry, made by hand, will be a great addition to a living room decorated in a loft style.

Tip!
The image will be complete if you leave the electrical wiring open, install an air conditioning system around the perimeter of the room.

With an undecorated wall, you can create the perfect backdrop for creating a relaxation area in a studio apartment. You can pick up an aged brick, restore the old surface, pick up wallpaper with imitation “brick-like”, complementing the image with various accessories. The video fragment presents interesting tips on using brickwork in the interior

Use of natural shades in the living room

The combination of a brick wall in the interior with modern finishing materials allows you to get the desired result. The room creates home comfort, warmth, while it looks beautiful, modern, aesthetically pleasing.

Tip!
When choosing dark brick for an accent wall, professionals recommend light-colored furniture. To complement the living room, white textiles, light accessories are suitable.

Black and white living room variant

Among the latest fashion trends in interior design is the use of contrasting colors in the design of living spaces. For example, the accent wall is made of white decorative bricks, and the rest of the walls are covered with black and white striped wallpaper.

Tip!
This combination of a pristine wall with contrasting finishing materials is appropriate in a spacious room.

The photo shows a variant of a similar decoration of the living room, which is suitable for modern lovers.

With your own hands you can turn an ordinary living room into a cozy room for relaxing and receiving guests.

A spacious room with high ceilings and large windows can be completed with brickwork. She will bring an interesting accent to the room. If you complement the brick wall with natural wood ceiling beams, the living room will turn into a medieval castle filled with appliances and furnishings.

In the interior of the living room, a brick wall is perfectly complemented by a fireplace. It is difficult to imagine a real fireplace in a city apartment; it can be replaced with an electric counterpart.

Tip!
You can soften the created atmosphere with the help of colorful textiles, unusual window design, bright pillows on the sofa, soft carpet on the floor.

Natural bedroom wall

Among the common uses for brickwork in the bedroom, we note the decoration of the surface located behind the head of the bed. Thanks to this room design option, a relaxing and calm atmosphere will be created in it, allowing you to fully relax from a difficult working day.

The remaining walls of the bedroom should be covered with light wallpaper. The photo shows a variant of highlighting an accent wall using brickwork.

Another interesting design solution for the bedroom is the combination of walls left unfinished with one painted surface. Against such a background, there will be an appropriate bed made of natural wood, which has beautiful carvings.

Tip!
In the bedroom with brickwork, you can buy wicker furniture: a rocking chair, a coffee table.

To dilute the usual pastel palette, dark brick is suitable. As a bright “spot” it will be appropriate even in a small room. If you decorate a dark brick wall behind the head of the bed, you can even make a small room cozy and comfortable.

Tip!
If you are not ready to use dark brick in your bedroom, you can simply paint the brickwork in a light background. In this case, you will create an atmosphere conducive to sleep and relaxation.

Conclusion

The reddish-ocher colors of the brick look harmoniously against the background of natural wood. Professionals recommend complementing the brick with a wooden ceiling. In this case, the room will have an aesthetic and original look.

For a bedroom decorated as a “loft” brickwork is an indispensable element. Ceiling beams, a minimum amount of furniture, brick walls, large windows, ceiling beams are typical for a loft.

The use of natural masonry in the interior of residential premises is not only an original way of finishing, but also a way to obtain different designs. Recesses in the form of arches, unusual niches, irregularly shaped ledges, original columns are structures that not only diversify the appearance of the bedroom, but also become functional elements of the design being created. It is not necessary to use a real brick when decorating the interior of a city apartment; it is quite possible to start by pasting one wall with voluminous photo wallpapers. In the modern construction market, inexpensive and high-quality finishing materials are presented that create the full visual effect of natural brick.

Another trend has been added to the fashion of recent decades to decorate the interior with natural materials. Along with raw wood, thatched and bamboo flooring and hedges, the brick wall has begun to appear in modern apartments and houses – one of the most spectacular and daring techniques in interior design.

Ten years ago, it was believed that the walls should be without relief, and any unevenness was perceived as a defect that must be eliminated. But thanks to the numerous design solutions published in print media and on the Internet, the idea of \u200b\u200bleaving brickwork on the wall more and more often comes to the owners of living space when repairing a room.

The raw brick wall in the living quarters was created thanks to the loft style, which originated in New York in the 1940s, when poor American youth began to inhabit the buildings of old factories.

Then the high cost of rent brought industrial enterprises to the countryside, and the empty spacious premises were converted into residential ones. These buildings attracted bohemian youth – spaciousness, lack of partitions, an abundance of light and air gave freedom and encouraged creativity.

And since freelance artists did not have the financial means to decorate the premises, the walls were left in their “original”, that is, inherited form from the factory: usually it was a rough unpainted brick or a whitewashed brick wall.

However, this is not only a feature of the loft style. It has long been used in the decoration of residential premises in the English style, as well as in numerous ethnic styles, such as Provence and country.

Without it, it is difficult to imagine a cathedral or a castle, that is, the Gothic and knightly styles, and we have always taken many rooms with brickwork for granted. Such an interior adds a special charm to the Parisian attic or artist’s studio, theatrical dressing room, bar or nightclub, the premises of which imitate garages or factory workshops.

In each interior, the wall is finished differently: they use artificially aged brick, varnished or painted with glossy or matte paint, and often simply covered with white plaster.

How to make a brick wall in “Stalin” or “Khrushchev”

Not so often in recent decades they build multi-storey brick houses – panel housing construction is much faster and cheaper. But if you own an apartment in an old brick house, an apartment with half a century of history and a unique atmosphere, then it will not be difficult for you or the builders to introduce a brick wall for a change in the interior. From this, your home and wallet will only benefit.

The fact is that repairs in old houses are not cheap, since hundreds of kilograms of plaster are needed for old uneven walls. In this case, a natural brick wall will help save the budget and at the same time simply decorate the apartment.

The old plaster will still have to be scraped off down to the brick. If the exposed wall is not in very good condition, then putty is applied to the chips and cracks, and the seams between the bricks are updated with a special grout. Then a primer must be applied to the brick wall so that the dust does not crumble, and only then proceed to the final finishing of the wall.

Severely damaged bricks will need a small amount of plaster to make the bricks look even, but retain the color and texture of the walls. If the appearance of the resulting wall suits you, leave the wall as natural as possible, otherwise, use one of the masonry finishing methods – paint or matte varnish.

Decorative brick in the interior

Everything is clear with brick houses, but what about those who want to get a brick wall while living in a non-brick house? A way out has long been found and is offered by designers and hardware stores: you can clad a wall or walls with decorative clinker bricks.

Clinker bricks are available in a wide variety of styles: smooth new, fire-fired, country or Provence style, aged or in the form of an ordinary wall. The color schemes of such bricks and grouts for it are also very diverse – from dark and brown shades to almost white.

In order not to reduce the size of the room, you can use thin bricks or tiles imitating bricks to finish the wall. Variations with tile joints are also possible, which can be narrow or wide, filled with contrasting grout or grout to match – there are many design tricks to give the interior an exclusive originality.

The disadvantage of this type of finish is only one – the high cost of tiles. And the artificial brick is laid in the same way as ordinary ceramic tiles: along pre-drawn lines, on ordinary tile adhesive.

Interior with a brick wall

There are almost no interiors in which all the walls are covered with brickwork, whether artificial or natural. Brick veneer one wall, part of the wall, niche or space around the fireplace.

By itself, a brick wall is a designer piece of interior that no longer needs to be decorated with anything. You do not need shelves for knick-knacks, paintings, photographs or watches – a brutal wall will look very impressive and stylish without them. This is its clear advantage.

First, brick walls from lofts, mastered by the bohemian youth, moved into the halls and living rooms of prestigious elite housing, and then took root in bedrooms and offices.

In the above photos, this design solution is found in various rooms of the house, already serving not as a textured background for the rebellious atmosphere of lofts, but as a kind of sign of the owner’s belonging to certain strata of society.

Brickwork in the interior is a denial of the banal and boring, a desire to get away from the standard of concrete boxes, to touch something natural and real. A living space with a bare brick wall has an individuality, informality, breaking out from the typical and boring.

Masonry retains its appearance for decades, this material is environmentally friendly and hygienic, prevents the occurrence of fungus or mold. It seems to emphasize the desire of the owner to preserve the original appearance of the environment. Often the wall is covered with varnish or paint, thanks to which you can give it any color and even change its texture. Belinka brand paint is well suited for this, it is not expensive and of high quality. The main thing is not to run into a fake.

Eco-friendly interiors and ethnic styles are not complete without brick walls in the design of housing. A distinctive feature of such masonry will be its most naturalistic appearance – white, in pastel colors, gentle, like nature itself. The white brick wall in the interior looks the best, surrounded by wooden log cabins and beams, among wicker furniture and dry bouquets.

However, often with the help of brickwork they create the opposite effect: they achieve a rich color contrast. The rough roughness and wild variegation of the brick wall are softened with a fluffy plain carpet and soft velor furniture – this design of the living room remains in the memory for a long time.

Light brickwork will never bring a cold gothic and gloomy look to the room, instead it can create a sunny mood and enliven the space. White brick goes well with any kind of design and, complemented by the necessary accessories, looks very noble.

Black matte brick will bring restraint and style, and works of art and accessories will only benefit from it, so it is better not to leave such a wall unfilled. Light gray furniture and neutral soft textiles will warm up a sedate interior with a black wall.

Assorted brick fragments, painted in turquoise and sand, will create a light, relaxed atmosphere of originality, standing out from the slender, even rows of the main masonry. Such a wall will no longer look like a faceless background for something more important, it is important and interesting in itself. Brick color therapy can tone and create the right mood.

Notes

Whether recreating the style of the creative intelligentsia or demonstrating love for the natural and historically unshakable, in any case, the presence of a brick wall will make the atmosphere in the house non-standard.

Use a brick wall to set the right accents, and the room will sparkle in a completely new way, because brick is not just a fashionable element of interior decor, it is something more.

White brick walls in the interior – ideas for design with a brick wall

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White brick walls in the interior and interior design with a brick wall.

Brick walls in the interior of an apartment or house, office or salon, restaurant or cafe, design studio or gallery, an excellent background for demonstrating the “inside”, the inner content of the design – stylish interior items, an interesting collection, art objects, paintings and photographs, unique furniture – designer, handmade or antique, and, in principle, antiques, as well as – personal hobbies and hand-made works, unique decor, author’s and design items of creativity, needlework and design.

Brick walls are relevant today and very much in demand – they have become a kind of indicator of style and bohemian design, a la “not like everyone else.” Of course, all this is nonsense – that once for the elite, sooner or later becomes a “virus” … As the hero of Leonid Kuravlev said in an old Soviet film – “even the most backward elements of society have already put on jeans” . ..)
With proper presentation, it is difficult not to make a really modern stylish interior with brick walls. Although there are some “design samples”…) a kind of “European-style renovation” in a modern reading… you know what I mean?.. but I’m not talking about that… Now about style and stylish design.

Did you know that the trend towards brick wall interior design dates back to the beginning of the 20th century? Such interiors became most widespread by the 1930s… In principle, it was like this… Previously, during the crisis and reorganization of industry, production areas and premises began to be rebuilt into residential premises… not for the elite, of course. Not the most wealthy people did not have enough money for decoration. The interiors remained as they were – an industrial loft (which originally meant an attic) or just brick walls in a cramped space. But, as it often happens in history, and in the history of design in particular, what is a disaster for someone, for others, is an object of uniqueness and a kind of trick. Fashion is funny, predictable and merciless. It only takes time.

Today, brick walls in the interior are cool! Brick walls can support and play with absolutely any current style and note in interior design – loft, vintage, shabby, rustic, industrial, steampunk, boho, art, minimalism and tede … And even neoclassical. Yes, whatever! Moreover, there is no uniquely stylized interior today. Current mixing. Everything is a mix, everything is eclectic. And if done competently, stylishly and tastefully, it will definitely be interesting.

In the growing trend of recent years – vintage, rustic, handmade, alteration from old to new, author’s interior items. It’s definitely not like everyone else!
And for such interiors, filled with some original and personalized content, unique objects and objects “out of time” and “out of space”, as it seems to me – “chic, brilliance, beauty”) – the most suitable background (or one of the few) – background from a real brick wall.
You are lucky if you got a new brick house – super savings on finishing in creating a stylish interior. Someone cleans the old walls to the brickwork … difficult. Someone puts it in a new way – in this case, there is no better real brick, let it be used – in any case, cooler than imitation.
You can make only one wall as an element of a certain decoration or leave brick walls throughout your space, depending on the designer’s idea and the style you choose.
Red brick, white brick, gray brick or even black brick – it’s easy to choose the right shade for your interior. Almost any style – Provence, loft, boho, Scandinavian, shabby, gothic, glam, art – will be happy to be “friends” with a brick wall. The main thing is to choose the right color!
An unpainted red brick wall, for example, looks more industrial, but authentic enough and with a certain charm. Therefore, do not be afraid to use an unpainted brick wall in “female” interiors.

Gray brick walls will harmoniously frame loft, high-tech, industrial.

A white brick wall in the interior or slightly whitewashed brick walls (when the wall is not painted dull, with a thick layer of paint, but slightly lightened with a diluted water emulsion) – such walls look a little lighter, fresher and more feminine in perception. White brick walls in almost any interior in terms of style and purpose will not look so “aggressive” and, on the contrary, will refresh the interior. Feel free to use a white brick wall in shabby, Provence, Scandinavian style interior design and, in principle, in any modern interior of a bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and even in the bathroom.

Brick walls add character and charm to any interior and can transform any space into a stylish contemporary design and comfortable living space.

Here I have made for you a large selection of interesting ideas on how to decorate an interior design with a white brick wall. And also, you will find even more ideas when you go to galleries that are interesting for you:
– Brick walls in the interior of bedroom
– brick wall in the interior of the living room
– brick walls in the interior of the kitchen
– brick walls in the interior of the bathroom
– industrial style in the interior of the bedroom
– industrial style in the interior of the home -made house in the interior of the home -made room in the interior bathroom interior
— Interior design in loft style
— Scandinavian style in the interior of apartments
— Shabby chic style in the interior

Get inspired! Stylish design for you!
Best regards, Elena Crassula.

White brick walls in the interior – 62 interior design ideas with a white brick wall:

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Living room interior with brick wall and wallpaper.

Brick wall in the interior (100 photos) Classic interior with a brick wall
In the living room with a brick accent wall, a special atmosphere of comfort and style is felt.

Moreover, the color of the brick can be very different, the main thing is that it harmonizes with the general interior environment.

The brick living room is very much in demand in Europe and the USA. A fireplace against a brick wall immediately takes you back to the times of towers and castles.

A plasma TV screen on a stylish wall gives the room the warmth of a home.

The brick wall in the interior of the living room, in contrast to the painted or wallpapered walls, does not require additional decoration, since the masonry accent wall itself is a decoration in the interior of the room.

Living room design styles

A brick wall will not be superfluous, no matter what style the room is decorated in. Of course, the loft style is the first thing that comes to mind when you want to decorate your room with masonry.

After all, this style of decoration almost requires the presence of such a wall there.

A photo of a brick living room will show that this way of decorating looks great in the style of the Scandinavian direction, and country, and in minimalism.

Even in such a soft style as shabby chic and touching Provence, a stone wall will not be a hindrance.

But still, masonry prefers the loft. It is this style that is the progenitor of the stone wall in the interior, as it takes its roots from the time of the 20s, when attic spaces were equipped for living rooms.

At that time, brick walls were a natural phenomenon and were not subject to additional decoration.

Use of brick as decoration

A living room with a brick wall is an alternative to using masonry as a decoration in the interior. However, there are still plenty of options for using brick in its original form to accentuate any element in a room setting.

For example, a brick partition separating the kitchen from the dining room will perfectly fulfill the function of zoning in the room. A brick fireplace or a niche in the wall will decorate the room and add zest to the interior.

Masonry processing

When finishing the interior of a brick house, one of the walls that you would like to focus on can be left as is.

If the interior work has already been done, then the decorated side must be cleaned before laying. This option is suitable for saving space, so that when building a new masonry, do not reduce precious centimeters.

And in a large room it will be easier to overlay one of the walls with new brick. One way or another, you need to work hard in order to turn the masonry into an element of decor.

In order for the stone to look neat and attractive, the wall must be treated with a brick impregnation. It will close the pores in the mortar and masonry material, which will protect against dust clogging there.

In addition to impregnation, there are also solutions to give the stone different effects. They can be used if you want to give the masonry the impression of antiquity or highlight the structure of the brick.

If the idea of designing a living room with a brick wall was not to focus on it, but to create a background decor element, then the masonry is painted in the same tone as all the walls in the room.

In the Scandinavian style of interior design, a prerequisite is the coloring of all textured elements, so the whole room, together with the masonry, acquires one tone, mostly white.

Masonry replacement option

It happens that you really like the idea of a design, but it is not always possible to bring it to life.

Don’t be upset if you can’t build real bricks in your house. The stores present building materials that make it possible to implement the idea using substitute products.

It is worth noting that the living room with a brick wall made of artificial stone looks quite original and is an excellent option for accentuating part of the interior.

False masonry usually does not finish the entire wall, but only its parts, such as an arch or corner. A fireplace lined with material imitating brick will take on an expressive and lively look.

Brick, as well as its imitation, in the design of the room looks original, fashionable and beautiful.

And most importantly, this idea can be used in almost any style you like with the possibility of repainting and updating the color of the wall in the future.

Brick living room design photo

Today, the material is becoming incredibly popular in the design of the interior of the house. Modern technologies also allow you to create a skillful imitation of ceramic tiles for facing bricks.

With a competent approach and careful design, you can create a unique, original interior that will appeal to all family members.

Living room brick design

It’s no secret that the guest room is the hallmark of any home. The owner is always faced with the task of ennobling this space, making it even more comfortable, conducive to a comfortable pastime with friends and relatives.

Ordinary brick can create your own unique style and give a special atmosphere to the main room. American and European designers have long fallen in love with this idea, which has been successfully implemented for a long time.

Properly made brick wall will be a real highlight in the interior of the living room.

The view of a burning fire in the fireplace against the backdrop of brickwork will always delight your household and warm you with its warmth on rainy days, and a large plasma TV on a brick wall will make the room trendy and modern.

In this case, you can use a coating or leave the walls in their original form, because the masonry looks amazing even without additional decor.

Depending on the style of the room, you can experiment with coloring and decoration, creating new options.

Brick in different interior styles

A living room with a brick wall looks organic in almost any design direction.

The following styles are considered the most advantageous:

Loft
, which favors rough finishes and materials that create an industrial feel within the living space. Rough brick walls in their natural color will fit perfectly into such a modern urban design;

Scandinavian
who loves light monochrome colors and natural materials. To emphasize the artistic intent of this direction, it is best to paint the brick white. This will become an additional source of sunlight, which is so lacking in the northern countries;

Country
skillfully combines the rough processing of ceilings, walls and floors with a sweet rustic coziness. For walls, wooden panels and decorative plaster are used. To add a touch of antiquity in the living room, a part of the wall specially untouched by plaster, from which the brickwork will stand out, can be added;

Pop art
, with its bright paintings, unusual accessories and juicy images, harmonizes perfectly with plain natural-colored masonry;

Characterized by discreet colors, few furniture and stunning lighting, it can also incorporate brick into its concept. As in the case of the Scandinavian direction, it is better to cover it with light paint;

Considered a French village style, it has a lot in common with country music. Therefore, bricks peeking out from under the plaster will also become a spectacular addition to this direction;

Shabby chic
with its exquisite romanticism does not remain indifferent to the spaces around them with bricks. It is better to paint it in soft pastel colors.

As practice shows, this idea can be implemented in almost every style. The main thing is to know the subtleties and features of your chosen direction.

Brick wall is just one of the alternative uses for the material. You can accent the brick with a partition that separates the hall from the dining room, which will serve as a zoning room. A brick will add individuality to the interior.

Finishing work

Buying a private house or an apartment in a brick house, you will not face special difficulties in decorating and will not spend a lot of money on buying sand, cement and plaster for the final treatment of the walls.

Standard finishing work requires little effort. In this case, it will be necessary to clean the walls well with emery, and then cover them with several layers of colorless varnish.

If you are not the owner of a brick apartment, but want to create an exclusive interior, do not be upset.

There are several ways to make your dreams come true.

Solid Brick Finish

A solid material that is usually made from high quality clay. Such products allow you to imitate different natural textures: from river to torn stone.

Facing brick is reliable and durable, has excellent resistance to aggressive weather conditions and various mechanical influences, keeps warm in bad weather and cool on hot days.

In addition, experts note its excellent aesthetic qualities and high resistance to abrasion, which allows it to be used for finishing living rooms, offices, bedrooms, dining rooms, corridors and even bathrooms.

Fireplaces decorated with such bricks will tell about the high status and amazing taste of the owner. A great abundance of shades and textures allows you to implement the most non-standard and daring ideas.

Imitation finish

The production technology of ceramic tiles has reached the highest level and allows us to produce products with great precision that are in no way inferior in appearance and technical characteristics to the real material.

Easy to process and can be used on all surfaces. It is glued in the same way as tiled, using cement mortar or special glue. After that, the gaps are filled with a plaster mixture.

Design possibilities are endless, and the work will not cause problems. A little accuracy, a bit of patience – and the incredible transformation of the hall will not keep you waiting long.

Decorating the living room with bricks is an undeniable global trend among architects and designers. To embody this tempting trend is within the power of every person who wants to transform the interior of his house with the help of a new image.

One of the most interesting solutions that make the living room interior as original as possible is the use of bricks.

Wall decoration with this material, skillfully executed, gives its own unique character, effectively decorating the interior decoration of the room.

Everyone can achieve such a result: it is enough to follow simple recommendations, which will be described in detail below.

Choice of material

Today there are many solutions available for decorating a brick wall in a living room. If we select those materials that are able to perfectly solve this problem, then their list will look like this:

Genuine brick

In a situation where the building is new, the material in question can be used as is, after being cleaned of minor contamination. As for old buildings, their exposed masonry should be freed from remnants of plaster and other coatings. In the future, the surface must be thoroughly impregnated with a protective compound, which significantly extends its operational life.

Facing brick

This material has a lot of undeniable advantages, among which are clear lines and a large number of shapes, as well as many textures and color options. Given this circumstance, it is reasonable to use such a brick to decorate fireplaces, columns, niches and other decorative elements of the interior.

Tile

The presented version boasts such advantages as practicality, affordability and ease of use. Another obvious advantage of such a brick is its lightness, which is primarily important for decorating plasterboard walls.

Wallpaper

The use of this material is justified in situations where the owners of the living room have a minimum of time to transform it. It is an imitation of brickwork, a distinctive feature of which is the richness of the proposed design options.

It is worth adding separately that with the help of brick-like wallpaper it is possible to get both a flat and textured surface.

The second solution involves the use of embossed wallpaper, a material that can replace natural brick in the best possible way.

Suitable styles

Practice shows that the use of brick in the interior of the living room is not always justified. This is due to the specifics of this “industrial” material, ignoring which can hopelessly spoil the interior decoration of the room.

Experts note that the most suitable areas for bricks are:

Loft.
In such situations, decorating the wall with bricks is a recognized norm, dating back to the 40s of the last century. The loft style is characterized by rough and poorly processed surfaces, and therefore it most often involves the use of ordinary brick or its high-quality imitation.

Scandinavian style.
The key feature of this direction is naturalness, which makes the use of decorative bricks one of the best solutions. Depending on the design features, such materials can bring a variety of features to the living room interior – from simplicity to nobility.

Pop art.
This style is interesting for its eccentricity, which involves a combination of bright colors and original accessories. In such a design, a brick wall can be one of the most noticeable elements, especially if it is white, playing the role of a backdrop for a spectacular decorative composition.

Art Deco.
The presented direction is characterized by a bizarre mixture in which strict outlines, solid materials and ethnic elements are organically combined. In such interiors, brick finishing is also very appropriate: as an option, it can be an excellent substitute for a stone surface.

Mediterranean style.
In such cases, the owners of the hall need to bet on comfort and some negligence, which is in harmony with luxurious decorative elements. Using brick in such a living room, you can not only achieve a balance of applied tones, but also get an excellent background for accessories.

Eclectic.
This style is notable for the skillful combination of many other trends, often belonging to different countries and eras. Provided that the decor elements used are organically combined with each other, the eclectic interior of the living room will become a real decoration of the apartment. A brick wall, which complements the interior of the transformed room, also allows this result to be achieved.

In addition, the design of the living room with the described material is relevant for many other popular styles. In particular, the use of brick suggests such trends as Provence, country and kitsch, as well as fusion, which effectively combines the features of any, even very dissimilar styles.

To make the brick wall look as organic as possible, bringing beauty and originality to the interior of the living room, the owners of the room should pay special attention to its design.

To solve this problem, it may be useful to take into account the following useful recommendations:

In brick situations, the easiest solution is to use a tone that matches or blends with the other walls. A good alternative to this solution would be to create a contrast.

One of the most original design options for a brick wall is considered to be an imitation of an aged surface. In order to bring such an idea to life, you can cover the surface with one layer of paint, and then carefully process it with sandpaper. Another solution is crackle, an artificial aging technique that involves creating many cracks in the texture.

Using decorative plaster, you can get a very original relief – provided that only bricks are processed. Seams in such cases are best left unchanged, while maintaining the original texture of the masonry.

In order for a brick wall to look advantageous, it can be varnished. This technique allows you to achieve the best result in situations where light falls on a glossy surface. True, this solution is not suitable for every interior.

If the owner of the living room is a supporter of bold contrasts, it is reasonable for him to bet on the selection of seams. As for the grout colors most often used to solve this problem, these are black and white.

To emphasize the beauty of a brick wall, you can use decorative lighting or decorate the surface with an original image.

Experience shows that it is possible to transform any living room wall in this way – large or small, in whole or in part. Worthy of mention is such a stylish solution as decorating one of the corners of the room with bricks.

If, however, increased attention will be focused on the transformed surface, it is advisable to choose the wall that is opposite the source of natural light.

In addition, do not excessively cover the brick wall with furniture, accessories and other interior elements. By ignoring this recommendation, the owners of the premises run the risk of reducing the effect of the decorative surface they have created.

How to use?

In addition to the aesthetic, the brick wall in the living room plays another role – functional, the importance of which is no less.

It can bring many benefits in the following ways:

Background for TV, home theater and other multimedia equipment. Brick contrasts very effectively with modern devices, and therefore this technique enjoys a growing and fully deserved popularity.

Partition that separates one area of the room from another. Particularly advantageous against the background of such an element is the area of \u200b\u200bthe living room, intended for relaxation.

Base for decorative compositions. Alternatively, works of art or original accessories can be placed on a brick wall.

Nisha. The decorative recess in question, lined with bricks, is justified to be created in living rooms that are distinguished by a sufficient area. Inside the niche, you can place several racks or a whole wardrobe that organically fits into the interior of the room.

Brick living room at first glance is simple and ugly. But nowadays such an idea is quite popular and stylish.

Brick decoration in the living room emphasizes the design idea.

Black-and-white photographs and paintings in an old frame look beautiful on a brick wall. In the past, to save money, the surface was left in its original form, and now this is an indicator of the delicate taste of the home owners.

Matching Styles for a Brick Living Room

Some styles allow brickwork to fit into the decor of the room.

Loft idea. Here, brick elements are a prerequisite.

Country idea. In this direction, wooden parts are provided in which bricks fit well.

Scandinavian idea. Brick elements are suitable, but only in white.

Minimalism.

Modern shabby chic.

A brick wall in the interior of the living room helps to divide the room into non-functional areas.

Furniture in beige shades will look amazing against the background of brick trim.

If a brick wall makes the space too heavy, then you can improve the view with a bedspread on the sofa, but in a different color, or hang photo frames on the walls, hang patchwork curtains on the windows, use a rug with thick pile for flooring.

Photos of a brick living room in our article will help you figure out how to use just such a surface.

Original living room interior with brick wall

In order to highlight the zones of the room, it is not necessary that the entire wall be brick. Very often, the material is imitated using tiles, wallpaper, plastic panels.

Brick wallpaper is perfect for modern or high-tech ideas.

Tiles are generally the best option for visualization, so they are often used by specialists when decorating various kinds of premises.

A living room with a brick wall sometimes narrows the space, in this case it is better to imitate tile trim or, in general, paste wallpaper with a brick pattern on the desired area.

For designers, this surface is very interesting, because it can be used for many experiments. The main thing before work is to treat the wall with antifungal and antiseptic agents.

And only after such procedures, you can start processing. When choosing a living room design with a brick wall, special attention is paid to the shade. The palette of bricks can be very diverse.

If suddenly you could not find the right color, do not despair, just paint the wall with the tone that harmoniously blends into the overall design solution.

Brick White in the Living Room

If you don’t like regular brickwork, this problem can be easily fixed by painting the surface white.

A living room with a brick wall, and even a light color, can visually enlarge the room and create a cozy atmosphere. This finishing option has a number of advantages.

In a living room with white walls, brick will blend into the general style of the room and will attract attention with its texture.

The background of the surface allows you to place furniture in any other color in the room.

The painted wall can be washed with detergents.

It is not necessary to leave the wall in a natural tone. The material is dyed in all possibilities of color according to one’s own desires and direction.

A white brick wall is a huge scope for fantasy, because it only serves to complement the overall interior and therefore its background can be very different.

Relying on the above information, you will completely cope with the design of the brick wall in the living room. Experiment and you’ll be fine.

Photo of a brick living room

Modern trends in interior design are increasingly inclined towards non-standard solutions, in particular, the use of unusual materials.
White brick in the interior
will embody order and cleanliness, and will also create a sophisticated accent. This type of decoration can exist in the premises of any functional accessory. In our article, we will look at the features that
, as well as how to design it.

White brick in the interior: design and imitation methods

The easiest way to carry out such a design in a new building, where there is no interior decoration. In this case
white brick in the interior
will look the most realistic. For finishing, you only need to treat the surface with special tools and paint. At the same time, it is not necessary to clean or remove irregularities and minor flaws in the masonry – with them the design will look much more natural.

If the walls have already been finished more than once, or they are constructed of concrete or drywall, you will have to choose one of the most convenient imitation options in order to
white brick wall in the interior
looked as natural as possible. Before that, it will be necessary to remove all signs of the former finish and also treat the walls with paint solutions to prevent dampening of the walls, fungus and other troubles.

White decorative brick in the interior

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, resort to the use of silicate bricks. Photos of designs where used
white decorative brick in the interior
provided in our article. Based on them, we can say that it has a rather peculiar appearance, attracting with its attractiveness. In addition, it has such qualities as moisture resistance, strength, excellent sound insulation and, importantly, environmental safety.

In addition to wall decoration, this material can be used for the construction of partition walls, fireplace lining, decoration of columns, arches. In order for the surface to have the most attractive appearance, it can be opened with varnish.

A good photo example of such a design can be a loft-style living room, where
white wall
bricks in the interior
(with bookshelves) emphasizes this direction in the best possible way.

White brick wall in the interior: imitation using tiles

To make a realistic brick wall, you can use the tiling technique. This could be, for example,
white brick wall in the kitchen
or in the bathroom. For these premises, it is most rational to use ceramic tiles, which are most consistent with their quality characteristics. Tiles are of two types – in the form of individual bricks and a block of several rows. With its help, you can decorate not only the wall, but also a kitchen apron, fireplace lining and other architectural forms. If you decide to recreate
white brick in the interior
using ceramic tiles on your own, here it is worth considering one nuance: the gaps between its individual elements should be slightly larger than with conventional installation for greater naturalness.

The easiest way to display brickwork is to pick up
white brick wallpaper in the interior
. A big plus in the direction of this type of finish is also the fact that it can be produced independently, without the help of specialists, which will also save some money. Another indisputable advantage is that the surface of the wall on which the wallpaper will be glued does not require thorough cleaning and leveling. On the contrary, small irregularities will play a positive role.

White brick wall in the interior
, can be covered with wallpaper with different styles of brickwork, the most suitable for the design of the room and at the same time it will always look “warm” and original.

White brick wall in the interior: choosing a design style

Today,
white brick in the interior
living quarters, as shown in
a photo
, can be found when decorating in such styles as modern minimalism, high-tech, modern. Interior design in village
and
Provence and country styles also welcome the design of individual walls in this way.
White brick wall in the interior
, decorated in the Scandinavian style will look easy and natural, especially since the main attributes of this style are purity and elegance. This type of decoration can often be found in the creation of Gothic interiors. Various interior design by professional designers can be viewed in our photo selection.

White brick wall in the interior
is a must-have element in the loft style. Let’s look at the photo, how it is decorated by professional designers with the help of photo wallpapers that create a three-dimensional realistic look in the living room. The interior will be filled with comfort and warmth if one of the walls with a built-in fireplace is lined with decorative bricks, as shown in the following photo.
White brick in the interior of the living room
small sizes can somehow make the space heavier. In order to soften this effect, you can add such details to the interior as photo frames on the walls, curtains, put a soft carpet on the floor, and cover the sofa with a blanket. Beige furniture will be perfectly combined with white walls.

White brick wall in the interior
the living room can become an accent element used in space zoning.

White brick wall in the kitchen

The kitchen space can be completely decorated with white brick or one wall can be chosen for it, for example, near the dining table.
White brick in the interior
(a photo
can be found in our
th article
) is able to expand the kitchen space, make it brighter and more attractive. An original and practical solution would be to design an apron with tiles imitating brickwork. It will give a clean, neat look to the work surface, and at the same time, it is quite easy to wash it.
White brick in the interior of the kitchen
will be perfectly combined with any textures and shades: wooden furniture, metal appliances, fabric curtains, etc.

The entrance hall is a room that requires a particularly painstaking approach to design, as it is the first to meet anyone who enters the house.
White brick in the interior of the hallway
can visually expand the space, which is important for small rooms. This design technique has been used by designers quite recently, but, as we see in the photo, it looks very impressive.
White brick in the interior
can focus on one of the walls of the hallway or be placed on the entire wall surface. To revive such an interior, experienced designers use the technique of pasting one of the walls with 3D photo wallpapers (the image of cities with small streets is especially relevant), as shown in the photo. Multi-colored lamps, flowerpots with plants, original paintings and other eye-catching elements will perfectly complement the interior.

White brickwork or its imitation in combination with textiles can help create a calm romantic atmosphere in the bedroom. Quite often, they decorate the wall at the head of the bed with it, complementing it with paintings, as shown in the photo, original lamps and other decorative elements.
White brick wall in the interior of the bedroom
It will look quite impressive if you correctly choose bright textiles and contrasting furniture.

In most cases, will be appropriate
white brick wallpaper in the interior
bedrooms (see photos in
article
) or the use of decorative bricks. The tile is used much less frequently, since its mirroring surface will become inappropriate in a room where you want to relax and unwind.

Along with decorative stone,
white brick in the interior
is gaining more and more popularity and is turning into an obligatory element symbolizing an elite dwelling. It serves, in some way, as an indicator of longevity and safety, at the same time giving the room a special comfort, cleanliness and warmth.

25 interior brick wall ideas for absolutely any room

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Looking for an accent wall? Something that matches the style of your interior? Whether you have a traditional home, a modern apartment, an industrial look, a rustic farmhouse vibe, or even a steampunk vibe, a bare brick wall works well in all scenarios.

And they can be used in almost any room – living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, dressing room and just about anywhere.

Traditional red brick creates a warm atmosphere in the house, while gray brick creates a cool backdrop. Depending on your individual taste and style, you can choose the interior brick wall style that you need.

Plants in front of a wall

A little greenery can bring everything to life. While tall palm trees can brighten up a room, even small plants and shrubs can do wonders. A bare brick wall is an accent in itself, and adding any art on the wall may seem like overkill, the plants will give the room the necessary brightness.

Some indoor plants on the floor and some hanging from above can provide all the greenery you need in your living room (or bedroom or kitchen, for that matter). If you are planting vines, make sure they have something to grow on.

Unpainted brick wall

Although you can always leave a brick wall bare, you can also paint it. The rough texture of the bricks will still be visible. The good thing about painting a wall is that now it can be accessorized.

Bare brick walls come in different shades of brick and if you hang art (or a big clock) on the wall it will look amazing. Anything can be hung on a painted wall. If you choose to paint an entire room white, you’ll need an accent, which could be a piece of furniture or a large potted palm tree.

Red brick kitchen wall

Give your kitchen some much-needed warmth with a red brick wall. Red brick walls look great not only in kitchens, but also on walls with fireplaces. Red is the color of fire, so red brick walls are perfect for warm places.

The exposed wooden beams are also reddish brown, complementing the color of the kitchen. The cabinets are dark and the white countertop gives the kitchen much-needed brightness. The bare brick wall makes the kitchen delightfully beautiful.

Exposed brick wall in the bathroom

Your bathroom is the only place that all your guests will visit. Make no mistake about it. An exposed brick wall behind the sink will look amazing and give it a unique style. The frame of the mirror, faucet, pendant light, towel holder and everything else are all in black to create a unified theme.

Bricks in almost any color can be used in bathrooms. In fact, there are bricks of different colors in this wall, and they blend well with each other. If it is a natural brick wall, it is normal for the same wall to have different shades.

Industrial themed brick wall

A red brick wall would look good with an industrial theme. But you know what would look better? Gray brick wall. Note the scorched view that is a step above the rest of the brick walls. Although it has the same brick effect as the other walls, its color is what sets it apart from the others.

Place a few pendant lights or even table lamps in front of a wall to enhance the industrial look. Since the wall is gray and black, bright color accents will look great in the room. Red, orange, pink or bright green/blue accessories and pieces of furniture make a good addition to the room.

Patterned brick wall

The human eye finds perfection in symmetry. But the eye of the artist will find beauty everywhere. This wall has an uneven pattern, which makes it even more perfect. When something is natural, its imperfections add beauty. This amazingly beautiful wall is a perfect example of how something imperfect can be strikingly attractive.

When choosing a brick wall, do not think about minor flaws. Notice how this wall looks perfectly beautiful. Natural brick or stone walls always look great, even if they fall out of the typical symmetrical patterns.

Basement brick wall with stairs

Basements also require special attention. They can be used for a variety of purposes. If you want to turn your basement into another living room or home office (or whatever), you need it to look inviting. And what could be better than a brick wall?

The steps upstairs have concealed lights that give off a soft glow, just enough to light up the stairs, but not too bright. If you’re setting up a home office in the basement and want employees to visit and impress you, this is the perfect way to do it.

Multi-coloured brick wall

If you are fascinated by the rugged beauty of brick walls but avoid them because of their dull colors, try colored brick walls. There’s nothing that won’t fix a splash of color. Take an ordinary brick wall and paint some paint on it. Don’t worry about symmetry – let red blend with blue and green blend with pink, it’s all good.

The wall looks amazingly colorful and the bare brick wall is perfect for any interior. It’s a bold combination that only a few will try. But if your heart desires a brighter appeal, this is the perfect wall for your home.

Turquoise brick wall

Is my love for turquoise too obvious? I agree, it’s my fault, but there’s something about this color that goes with just about any decor. While turquoise is a shade of blue that creates a cool vibe, there are different shades in turquoise itself and you can create a suitable theme.

If the walls are white and therefore the room is too light, try a darker shade of turquoise. And if it’s too dark around, choose a light turquoise. This color can spice up any room – modern or traditional. And, of course, a few houseplants around the living room make it more charming.

Brick walls with large windows

Brick or stone accent walls do not have to be solid walls. Essentially, you could have a wall with a large window that only has a small area of masonry. Note this giant window taking up the entire wall.

Only the corners left on the sides of the window indicate that it is in fact a brick wall. And this wall looks just as amazing as if it were a whole wall, and maybe even more. The window is large enough to add brightness to the room, and a garland is lit at night.

Full brick room

While brick walls are often used as accent walls, you can even make an entire room out of bare brick walls. Since a brick wall won’t be the only accent wall, you can accessorize these walls to make them look even more attractive.

Be aware that since these are not simple walls, placing too much art would be overkill. Here is a picture on the wall and a houseplant underneath. And that’s enough for room decor, because brick walls can be too bulky, so you need to keep other decor elements to a minimum.

Brick wallpaper for a realistic look

If you don’t have a brick wall and want the same effect, you can use a faux brick wall. You can use tiles or wallpaper for this. Wallpaper is cheaper than tiles and can give the same effect at least from a distance.

If you want to save money and get the look you want, you can choose wallpaper. The problem with wallpaper is that it can look as solid as real bricks, so it won’t even look like faux bricks. Unless, of course, your guests decide to touch it to feel its texture.

Summer Brick Wall

If you like the feeling of a cool summer, try a cool brick wall. I’m thinking of lighter shades of blue – somewhere between white and blue. The ceiling is white, making the room look bright enough for reading and at the same time relaxed for a comfortable and cozy sleep.

The many potted plants around the house always give it a fresh look and give it a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Since all the walls are plain brick walls, you will need to accessorize them to give the house a personality. Picture frames are just what you need for this.

Pink brick wall with dark cabinets

Who would have thought of a pink brick wall? I mean, yes, reddish and grayish shades are common, but pink? Why not? Give your home a look that will make it stand out from the crowd. Light pink is a cool shade that makes your home brighter and happier.

The dark cabinetry contrasts with the light pink, while the wood top creates the right middle ground. Place a couple of cutting boards, saucers, and a bowl of fruit, and the decor is ready. It’s so minimalist, yet so attractive at the same time.

Semi-painted brick wall

To paint or not to paint – can’t decide? Why not both? Paint half of the brick wall so that the top or bottom half is bare and unpainted. That way you have both worlds. However, when you experiment in this way, it can give mixed results. He can either look amazing super, or seem not very attractive.

If you are planning on doing this look, paint a section of the wall first to see how it looks. If this doesn’t work with your decor, you can continue painting the rest of the wall to get a consistent look.

Brick wall to showcase your art

Light plays an important role in all types of decor. If you want a base wall to showcase your art, a brick wall might be perfect. Three strategically placed lights help you focus on your artwork or even photo frames. If you have something to highlight, these lights are perfect for putting all eyes on the spot you want.

While these lights are perfect for the living room, they can also be placed in the bedroom to grab the attention of your guests.

Unfinished brick wall that looks like a world map

The wall is partially painted, but the paint is not randomly applied. It’s in the shape of a world map! Looks absolutely amazing. But the peculiarity of this brick wall is that it is not easy to build. This faux brick wall is quite easy to install. You might want to achieve the same result using real bricks and paint, but it won’t be easy.

Still, it’s a great idea. Eye-catching, this pattern is perfect for your accent wall. Just make sure you add some color to the room – maybe a houseplant to add some greenery?

Mural on a bare brick wall

If you want to decorate a bare brick wall, there are many things you can do. For example, you can hang a picture or paint a fresco there. If you are an artist, you can try your hand at the wall. And if drawing or painting is not your specialty, you can create a mural using stencils that are readily available on the market.

If you have a red or dark wall, a white mural will do. And if you do not plan to switch to monochrome, then a color panel will look just amazing!

Try wall decals to brighten up a brick wall

Wall decals look charming on any wall. With the exception of a costly stone wall, you might not want anything to obscure its appearance. But we’re talking about a bare brick wall here. You can give a brick wall more personality by sticking stickers on it.

Wall stickers

are easy to install and reflect your personality. If you’re a metal fan, you can showcase your love for music on the wall, especially if this is your music room. Once you’ve turned your basement into a music room, give it the right aesthetic with wall stickers.

White brick wall with furniture accents

White brick walls look amazing. But they can also get boring pretty quickly, especially if the entire room is white. White is a great color, it makes everything look bigger and brighter. Yet too much of it can make a room look dull and a bit gloomy.

Solution? Add accent details. Chairs are bright red or blue. Or why not turquoise? Bright turquoise chairs with a bare white brick wall. Essentially a small dining area. Add the right lighting and a bottle of wine and this is the perfect romantic spot.

Children’s room brick wall

Something else is needed in the children’s room. An ordinary brick wall is no good. While a brick wall looks great in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, or even a bathroom, it’s just as good as a plain wall in a nursery. Unless you’re improvising. What would the children like?

Maybe a blackboard? Where they can make art. If you have kids at home, you know what they WILL draw on the walls. It’s best to give them a section of the wall where they can draw freely without making a mess. This chalkboard brick wall is perfect for that.

Brick Wall Bookworm Library

Avid book lovers will always find a cozy spot to sit with their favorite book. This is the place to put all the books. If you want your library to be warm, make sure you choose reddish brown woods such as mahogany, red oak, or red alder.

And to use this tree, you need a red brick wall. Now you have a library that creates a cozy and warm atmosphere. To add ambience, use fairy lights that highlight the comfort and soft glow of the place.

Home Office Brick Wall

If you work from home, you spend a lot of time in your home office. It is important to make sure that the interior of your home office is pleasant. If brick walls are your style (I mean, who doesn’t love brick walls?), then your office walls should be made up of bare brick.

This home office is perfect in many ways – it’s visually pleasing. There are framed photos of animals that aren’t distracting but are beautiful. The chairs are uniquely stylish and bring out the theme of the place. There are many elements in this home office, and they all fit together beautifully.

Two Tone Brick Wall

Just like chocolate pairs with vanilla and Oreos pair with cream inside, dark colors work well with light ones. The same concept is embodied in this two tone brick wall which looks mesmerizing as it creates a magical effect and you don’t know which color to look at. They are both equally beautiful.

Just like Yin and Yang, make sure all the accessories on the white wall are dark and the accessories on the black wall are light. Of course, having all four walls in the same combination would be overwhelming, so this wall can be an accent wall.

Brick Walls for All Purposes

Although brick walls are often thought of as exterior walls, they also look good in interior decor. In fact, bare brick walls can be used in just about any room. If you’re looking for an accent wall and don’t know what to do, a brick wall can be the perfect solution.

Brick wall design ideas for contemporary living spaces

The active use of brickwork as a base (or rather, lack of it) for decoration became mainstream during the conversion of old industrial buildings into living spaces. Designers tried to reconstruct factories and workshops, warehouses and entire factories in such a way as to preserve the unique industrial aesthetics. The layout remained open, communication lines and ventilation systems for these purposes were not covered by screens. One way to keep the spirit of old in new and modern residential apartments is to use brick walls cleaned of dirt and applied with antiseptic and water-repellent agents. Brickwork has been so effectively combined with modern appliances, designer furniture and modern artwork as decoration that it has proved to be artificially reproduced even in rooms with walls made of concrete slabs. We are sure that you will love the brick wall design ideas for the interior of modern living spaces, collected together and discussed in this article.

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The use of brick walls as a design element has come a long way, transforming, expanding the scope; and this is possible in any room of a residential apartment – from the living room to the bathroom. Surprisingly, an architectural feature that was once used by homeowners to simply save money on decoration has become a sign of luxury. The skillful combination of the rough roughness of aged brickwork with exclusive furniture, original finishing of other surfaces and unusual decor allows you to create a completely unique design of living spaces.

If you want to bring not only a touch of industrialism to your interior, but also make the atmosphere of the room a little bold, modern and even bohemian, our extensive selection of design projects is at your service. We hope that original design solutions, unusual combinations and the latest trends in home decoration will inspire you and help you create your own plan for renovating an old home or creating a new interior.

Loft style living room – brickwork as an accent

The living room does not have to be located on the territory of a former warehouse or factory workshop in order to be decorated with a brick wall. Loft style elements are widely used in ordinary houses with low ceilings and standard window openings. To “support” the use of a brick wall as the accent surface of the living room, you can apply other design solutions that are characteristic of the loft style. For example, you can avoid plasterboard sheathing and expose dark cables. Also around the perimeter of the room, you can put heating channels or air conditioning systems.

A brick wall is an excellent backdrop for a video zone. Whether it’s aged brick, refurbished an old surface, or imitation brickwork using special wall panels, the TV and related accessories will look great against such a backdrop.

If the brick on your textured wall is dark enough, therefore, when choosing a color palette for upholstered and cabinet furniture, it is better to give preference to lighter shades. Undoubtedly, wall decor with a predominance of white tones will look contrasting, dynamic, original against the background of dark brick, just like light situation.

To create a contrast with the dark interior of the living room with furniture and appliances, white painted brickwork is an ideal option for accent wall decoration. Even if we assume that all other walls are painted in the same tone, the surface of the brick will stand out with its structure. In addition, it will be a great backdrop for TV shows.

If your living room is spacious with high ceilings and large windows, using brick to accentuate the decoration will look more than organic. Paired with wood-beamed ceilings, small brick or wood columns, this design will give the home a slight touch of a “medieval castle” feel, but with modern furnishings and appliances.

If your living room has a fireplace, organizing the space around it in the form of intact brickwork is a great design move. A large picture or a beautiful photo hung above the fireplace will look great against the brick wall. If you find that the living room has a lot of industrial motifs, you can “soften” the situation with a colorful textile pattern for decorating windows and an unusual pattern on throw pillows, flower vases or a fluffy carpet.

Brick wall in the bedroom. Originality and showiness

One of the most common ways to use a brick wall in a bedroom is to decorate the space behind the head of the bed. This wall design will not disturb the calm and relaxing atmosphere created for effective bedtime. But such an original approach to creating an accent surface will transform the interior, bring a touch of modern luxury into it. If the rest of the walls in your sleeping area are painted in bright colors, you can whitewash the small brickwork or cover the joining joints with light paint from time to time, giving the impression of a time-worn surface.

A painted wall can be used as the accent surface of the bedroom, while the rest of the surfaces are made of unfinished brick. Of course, against the background of such an antique finish, a massive wooden bed with a carved antique trunk would organically look. At the same time, it can be used as an ottoman and storage system, a wicker rocking chair or a vintage coffee table with curved legs and monograms.

Dilute the usual pastel bedroom palette with a dramatic accent: use dark brick as a spot color and texture. Even small areas of the room can afford such a local use of dark spots. Against this background, a colorful headboard will look especially impressive.

If you think the use of dark brick in the interior of the bedroom is too bold, try painting the original surface in light colors. In this way, you will create an atmosphere conducive to sleep and relaxation, while bringing a textural accent to the decoration in the bedroom.

The reddish-ocher brick blends beautifully with the natural woodgrain. In combination with wooden ceilings (maybe even with rough beams and ceilings) or floors, brickwork in the interior of the bedroom will look original, stylish, modern.

Another way to use masonry in the bedroom is to protect it from various paints. Considering the incredible popularity of various shades of gray in modern design projects, such a painting will become a neutral, but fashionable touch in your interior.

A loft-style bedroom is indispensable without brickwork. As a rule, it is this finish, or rather the use of the texture of the wall itself, that is the basis for the design of spaces that were once industrial premises (or actually disguised). High ceilings, exposed beams, large windows, brick walls, a minimum of furniture – this is the perfect set. for a loft-style bed.

The use of bricks in the interior is not only a practical and inexpensive way to finish the original, but also the possibility of creating different designs. Moreover, niches and arched niches, columns and inlays add variety to the bedroom and look like functional design elements.

If you are planning to install a fireplace in the bedroom, it is difficult to think of a more organic design of the space around it, except for brickwork. . The use of masonry in this case enhances the effect of having a fireplace in a modern bedroom.

If aged brick or a cracked surface isn’t your design style for a bedroom, you can use one of the options that imitate brickwork. In modern building materials stores, a significant range of materials is presented that create textured “brick-like” surfaces in the desired color palette – from wallpaper to wall slab.

The use of a brick wall as a surface accent can be not only justified, but also become the main highlight of the interior even in a children’s bedroom. Here is an example of a children’s room with a brick wall, in which the niches are brought to convenient shelves for storing books.

Kitchen and dining room with brick walls

There are not many brick walls in the kitchens of typical apartments built in the last century. You can safely use brick as a refractory material that can withstand large temperature differences in the design of the splashback. To prevent the surface from being exposed to moisture, the brickwork should be treated with special antiseptic sprays. If you want to create protection against fat, you will have to resort to painting.

There are many more ways to use a brick wall as a structural and interior element in the kitchens of private houses and large apartments. For example, using a conditional industrial motif, you can zone the dining segment in the kitchen area. Open wardrobes or a showcase will look great against a natural brick background.

It is not easy to find people who have the opportunity to allocate a separate room in their apartment for a dining room. In standard apartments, this, of course, is simply impossible. At the same time, in private homes, the dining room is often combined with the kitchen. But if you have a large family or often hold house parties with food and have the opportunity to set aside a separate room for dinners, it is worth preparing for decorating it. A brick wall in the dining room will be a surprise element that can increase the degree of uniqueness of the room and bring an absolutely stunning design aesthetic to the space .

An excellent continuation of finishing a brick wall will be lining the backsplash with “metro” ceramic tiles. A harmonious combination will bring a sense of balance to the interior of the kitchen space.

The different shades of gray on the brick wall in the dining room, shown in the following photo, go well with the upholstered chairs, dining table with glass top, wall and floor finishes.

White kitchen facades look luxurious, expressive and contrast against the background of a brick wall. Agree, without such a finish (or rather, its absence), a completely white kitchen would look boring, too sterile.

Cabinet with industrial overtones. The luxury of simple solutions

If you like bold interior design solutions, and if you think some eclectic design is just a plus for the atmosphere, you can safely use stonework for decorating your home office. It can be just one wall in its original form brick or all surfaces of the room, neatly highlighted with paint.

Masonry in the bathroom. Industrial motifs in an elegant setting

Many homeowners find it impractical to use brick in bathrooms and toilets. Of course, the garland in the matter of facing surfaces in the bathroom belongs to ceramic tiles, but a brick wall can compete with it if the facing material is treated with antiseptic solutions. Well, brick is no stranger to constant temperature changes – it passes such a test easily.

Just one small area, lined with bricks, can dramatically change the interior of the bathroom. The color of the brick is perfectly combined with the woody shades of the facade of a large chest of drawers with many drawers.

A bright red brick wall is the main focus of the white bathroom interior. Against the background of such a colorful performance, even simple furniture looks impressive – pendant lamps, mirrors framed in white. A snow-white utilitarian room with such a colorful design of one of the walls should not look like a sterile operating room. A little “warmth” against the backdrop of a snow-white idyll warms the cool sterile interior.

Interior design ideas for modern living spaces. Examples

A surface paved with ordinary bricks can become an almost universal backdrop for various wall decors. Without a doubt, against a brick background, a collection of black and white photographs from your archive, and a picture painted in the last century, and a work of modern art, and even an old tapestry inherited from your grandmother, look equally amazing. Skillfully balancing the motifs of industrialism and luxury decor walls, you can create completely unique images for rooms of various functional purposes – from the bedroom to the dining room.

Built-in shelving with open shelves for storing dishes with a brick front, certainly brightened up the dining room, becoming its center of attention. Elegance and rudeness, natural material and artificial light – an unusual combination has led to the creation of a completely non-trivial approach to organizing a place to store dishes. Complemented by a luxurious large black glass chandelier, the interior looks chic, despite the simplicity of the dining group.

A vintage tapestry that passes from generation to generation in your family as a relic, an original panel or a hand-woven rug, will look luxurious against a brick wall. Obviously, this wall decoration in a slightly industrial atmosphere of the room, created by brickwork, open engineering systems, columns and ceiling beams, brings incredible warmth and comfort.

20 stylish brick wall cladding ideas for modern interiors | Interior design ideas

Brick wall panels give your home a rustic and natural feel. A brick wall is one of the most popular designer solutions for original and creative wall designs. While this may seem like a very attractive paneling, there are a few downsides and issues to consider first.

Brick wall cladding and related problems

Before choosing a brick wall finish, you should be aware that this problem can occur. The biggest disadvantage of a brick wall finish can be slight erosion. Moisture is brick’s worst enemy. If the inside is damp, cracks can easily appear in the wall, and small pieces of the wall will break off from it. So, you will think twice if your environment and brick wall design is suitable for your home.

Brick lining inside – Problems and solutions

As already mentioned, the humidity of brick wall , which levels the interior, is especially harmful. But this does not mean that the problem has no solution. The best way to make the bricks drag them. This can be a good decision if you have chosen the color of the interior anyway. Scrub brick walls with a brush to use with soap and water only. Ultimately, it’s up to you whether you fill your home with brick walls. Evaluate the good advantages and disadvantages, as well as the conditions at home, and then make a decision.

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Becky Owens Blog Outdoor Brick

One of my favorite interior design trends is more. like what I see. It is often used as an accent in a space to add texture and interest. Exposed brick gives the room a special character. Painted or intact, simple painted walls create variety. The sight of fallen bricks adds volume to a room without the need to over-decorate it. It also brings together a mixed feel of old and new in more contemporary spaces. Today I will share examples of the beautiful use of exposed brick. Maybe one of them will be the perfect inspiration for a future project. Enjoy!

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Becki

Threshold Interiors

In this kitchen with an all-white foundation, a white brick wall adds interest without detracting from the simplicity of the space.