Modern designers claim that the brick wall in the interior is coming back into fashion - photos and videos abound interesting ideas. In this case, it is not necessary to make solid brickwork in a house or apartment; you can stick photo wallpaper or make a beautiful decoration with your own hands from polystyrene foam.
We are accustomed to the fact that walls must be smooth and even, that wallpaper must be pasted on them, and we rarely decide to bring bold ideas and fantasies to life. And sometimes we even get an old house with existing uneven brick walls in the hallway or living room, and we spend incredible money on putting them in order - this means 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 bring the original design to life with our own hands, leaving a good part of the wall in its original form, slightly adjusting the texture.
Advice! A brick wall is an excellent alternative to panels and tiles; it is more interesting than wallpaper or even photo wallpaper; people love to use it as part of a kitchen or living room.
Where is it appropriate to use a brick wall?
Previously, the brick wall was used as an organic decoration lofts- apartments that were built in abandoned buildings of former factories; many unique photographs have been preserved in history, reflecting the style of those times. The authorities gave them to the tenants on the condition that they themselves would repair them; the tenants, as a rule, were poor families or students who decided that brick walls could exist anyway, they didn’t really need plaster, wallpaper, or any finishing, just a little sand the surface and paint the walls.
The students organized parties, which were also attended by representatives of the wealthy segments of the population, they drew attention to interesting walls living room, took photos, showed it to friends, even thought it was a unique design and began to copy it in their homes. This is how a specific style appeared, combining incompatible things - bohemianism and poverty, as a result, this design was loved by many city residents for many years. Today it fits into many modern trends.
Styles that go with brick finishes
This decorative element will look great in the following styles:
- Grunge is essentially a mixture of many directions, the main point of which is “time slowing down”. It is the brick wall that ideally reflects this nuance, and it does not matter whether it is natural brick or wallpaper for brickwork. This attitude is characteristic of special people who live “in their own world”;
- Provence, country - this style implies unity with nature, the style of a cozy rural house, a warm stove, etc.
Advice! For lovers of rustic motifs, wallpaper with painted fireplace in the living room or brick apron for the kitchen;
- English interior– not a single medieval castle could do without brickwork, many people found the combination of a brick wall and a huge wrought-iron bed for the bedroom particularly charming. Many apartment owners who adore medieval themes from the Game of Thrones series even use specific photo wallpapers with painted bricks and antique candelabra for the living room and kitchen. This imitation allows them to feel like heroes of films about old England;
- Gothic - the style “a la brick wall” 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 walls with bricks with their own hands will be a joy for them; they are happy to study the technique and decide to use brickwork, or, if they come to the conclusion that imitation would be a more meaningful move, they build decorations from foam plastic.
In order to improve a brick wall today, just like in the old days, you do not need wallpaper, plaster or sanding, you just need to clean it and varnish or paint it. But what to do if your soul demands to make a brick wall the heart of the kitchen or living room, but it doesn’t exist? There is a way out of this situation - imitation, for this you simply need to purchase wallpaper or make walls from foam plastic according to photo or video instructions.
Modern design is characterized by the presence of unusual materials, and brick will play an important role in shaping the style of living rooms.
White brick in the interior of any room is like a tribute to fleeting fashion: the relief finish, which attracts attention, gives a unique sophistication and stylish look along with the convenience and practicality of the design.
The white color of the brick visually increases the area; moreover, brickwork is often used with other light finishing materials. White is most easily perceived by humans and represents order and purity.
Increasingly, ideas for modern apartment interior design involve creating unusual combinations from several materials of different types or similar in texture. Designers, focusing on urban style, use brick wall finishes to create sophisticated accents. But, since brick itself does not always contribute to a cozy atmosphere and the creation of coziness in the house, the desired effect can be achieved with the help of correctly selected shades
We invite you to learn more about the features of using white brick in the interior of an apartment or private house.
White decorative brick in the interior, photo
Imitation of white brick: methods and options
There are a number simple ways creating a white brick wall in the interior. The simplest one is possible in the absence of interior decoration in the rooms of brick houses. In this case, it is quite enough to treat the walls with protective agents and repaint them in the required shade - this method helps to emphasize characteristic features such style trends as minimalism, loft, urbanism and other modern styles.
Advice: Correcting defects in brick surfaces is not always necessary: the natural design of brick walls with cracks, roughness and unevenness inherent in the material can look no less stylish, like walls specially finished for brickwork.
Most often it is necessary to decorate walls with finishing materials with stylized properties.
A white brick wall will look like a real one if you implement any of the following ideas:
Wallpaper for white brick in the interior, photo You can choose any of the proposed finishing options for your home design. White brick materials are in harmony with other types of finishing, so a brick background is not at all necessary: we recommend using this idea to create small accents.
In addition, snow-white brickwork goes well with any shade.
Design experts advise not to limit yourself to just a white shade in rooms: modern design can be emphasized with the help of bright accessories or exquisite furniture.
Kitchen ideas
Try decorating your kitchen with white brick - and you will see how much the entire interior will be transformed. The main secret is that finishing the walls with white brick will certainly attract attention, regardless of whether the whole wall is decorated with brick or only partially, i.e. any particular zone.
Quite often, a white brick wall in the kitchen is created for visual zoning into the working and dining areas.
Let's look at a few design ideas for a white brick kitchen interior.
If you decide to use wallpaper for a white brick wall, try to choose durable coatings with wear-resistant properties (for example, based on non-woven or vinyl), which are easy to clean and can easily withstand moisture.
Advice. Vinyl and non-woven wallpaper are best used where negative impacts are minimal, and not in the cooking area: you can decorate a wall with a door or window or create an accent near the dining table.
Using small tiles with a brick design will not help create a background throughout the room - it is the small elements that are the problem. It is advisable to use such finishing only to create individual accents.
The photo below is one example of a white kitchen with a brick wall: the accent was part of the wall in the dining area. Please note: brick harmonizes flawlessly with different materials and palettes:
Kitchen with white brick wall, photo In the photo below is another one ready-made example kitchens with a white brick wall: white decorative brick tiles are used to create a backsplash. As you can see, nothing prevents the fastening of wall-mounted furniture, auxiliary elements and equipment to the brick surface.
In the interior of the kitchen, white brick can be used to decorate furniture elements: you can veneer the façade of the furniture, create a stylish decor for the bar counter, or decorate the island. If the material is chosen correctly, a kitchen with white brick will become both practical and stylish.
White brick wall in the living room
As a background, white brick in the living room interior is especially relevant. Any furniture will suit such walls, from traditional classics to ultra-modern furniture of unusual shapes and colors. The most suitable directions for white brick are loft, minimalism, Scandinavian and high-tech.
The photo shows an example of finishing an accent wall in the living room: the brickwork is complemented by plasterboard structures that create imitation niches.
White brick in the living room interior, photo If you decide to hang wallpaper under white brick in the living room, finding a suitable material will be much easier, since paper, non-woven, vinyl and other types of wallpaper correspond to the conditions of living rooms.
Advice: a wall with imitation brickwork will help to visually zone the room and separate the living room from neighboring interiors, especially if you are decorating a studio apartment.
Brick decoration is not always perceived as cozy, which is why it is so important to provide bright lighting in the room and not forget about the “softer” elements that complement the overall design picture. In the interior of the living room, for example, on a white brick wall, you can choose modern armchairs and sofas with upholstery in a suitable color.
Long classic curtains are also appropriate, as in the photo below - this is a good example of a design project with a brick wall in a modern interior:
One more original idea on the use of decorative bricks in the living room - fireplace cladding. The model of the hearth is not important: both a real fireplace in a traditional design and a modern artificial fireplace will look impressive when decorated with decorative brick elements.
Brick in the bedroom
Coziness and harmony in the interior of a bedroom should always be felt, so few people would risk creating a white brick background here. But if you still allow such a design, then the interior will need to be supplemented with other white details.
Most often, designers create a snow-white accent wall made of brick in the interior, and in the bedroom this area can be the surface behind the head of the bed or the wall opposite.
Look at the photo - this is a vivid example of how the white bricks in the interior harmoniously fit into the light design with small red and black accents and successfully formed into the overall stylistic picture.
Imitation of white brick in the interior often serves as a delimiter between the sitting area and the dressing room, so think about how to combine this material with other finishes in the best way.
Interior with white brick, photo Another example of an interior with a white brick wall involves the additional use of another material. Decorative brick in this case is used to create two vertical illuminated inserts framing modern photo wallpaper.
The room, despite the presence of dark shades, looks cozy and bright, and the brick fits organically into the design and does not create the effect of an unnecessary element.
Brickwork in the nursery? Why not? Look how interesting a white brick wall looks in the design of a children's room! After all, our children’s bedrooms can be stylish too!
In this interior, which is in the photo below, two accents are highlighted at once: the front wall of a soft natural color and the relief decoration of the side surface. And the rich colors of the furniture will further emphasize the dynamism and modernity of the environment.
Hallway decoration
Decorating a hallway or corridor using white brick on a wall is often not easy: embossed finishing materials make the rooms look visually cramped, and even white color does not always help correct this defect. Therefore, it is important that the background - a white brick wall - is sufficiently well lit.There should be a minimum amount of furniture in a small room, so we advise you to limit yourself to only the most necessary set, and among possible accessories, give preference to small-sized items.
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In the corridor, white brick is mainly used to highlight the wall with front door, you can also create an accent in the area where stands, mirrors, stools and other furnishings are placed.
There is no point in covering white decorative brick for the interior with high counters and cabinets: decorate this surface stylish accessories, hanging shelves, lamps and dressing table.
White brick wall in the interior, photo Separate white brick inserts in the hallway interior are appropriate if this room has a large area. Otherwise, it is better to make the entire surface brick, without drawing attention to small relief accents.
Notice how skillfully the designers combined colored wallpaper with a pattern and white brick in the hallway.
The decorative surface is not perceived as superfluous, since it is complemented by lighting and thematic paintings:
Bathroom with brickwork
Creating a white brick wall in the interior of a bathroom or bathroom is another modern solution. Decorative brick in such a room will avoid a boring environment, facelessness, and will emphasize the charm of the home interior.
In the room with high level humidity, for finishing surfaces it is best to use decorative bricks that have undergone special protective treatment, or ceramic tiles.
The background decoration of white brick in the interior in the photo is the best example of zoning space using relief imitation materials. The bathroom successfully combines dark wood, light gloss of stylized tiles and steel. Agree: a modern and stylish approach.
White brick wall, photo How to make your bathroom more cozy without sticking to the “cold” accents inherent in most modern trends? There is an idea to liven up the room with bright colors and rich accents.
White brickwork in the bathroom interior should be used only on one wall, the others should be painted in a soft natural color and decorated with white protective panels to complete the look.
Considering the versatility of materials stylized as brickwork, you can repeat the proposed ideas or try to complement any area of your living rooms with such a brick finish.
It’s good if the places where bricks are used in the design are thought out initially, before the renovation begins, since it will not always be possible to fit new accents into the finished interior without consequences.
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Photo gallery
More examples of decorating walls in white brick interiors are in the photo gallery below:
If previously brick was considered exclusively in the form building material or residual phenomenon of old industrial buildings, then now is an excellent opportunity to add a bright accent to any interior design - from classic to industrial. A brick wall in an interior always looks original, harmoniously combines with different colors of furniture and textiles, and fits perfectly into any room. It will add a touch of negligence to the bedroom, coziness to the kitchen, and conservative aesthetics to the living room.
Features of a brick wall in the interior
Such a creative and bold solution in interior design will undoubtedly delight the owners of the house and attract the admiring glances of guests. To make a brick wall look as beautiful as possible, you need to know the winning design options. Then you can be confident in the final result. Here are some of the main features to consider:
1. A brick wall will look amazing in tandem with the following interior designs: loft, eclectic, ethnic, classic, grunge, pop art and avant-garde.
2. Non-woven / vinyl wallpaper or facing material can be a wonderful alternative to real brick.
3. The tone of the wall does not have to match the overall color scheme. It can be two levels darker or lighter.
4. Brickwork can serve as a good decor for your favorite paintings or photographs.
5. The gloss on the surface of the brick (created using a special varnish) can visually make the room brighter.
6. Light brick goes well harmoniously with red and peach shades, coffee brick – with beige and gray.
7. If you do choose a brick, you should take care of professional products that can protect it from mold and mildew for a long time.
8. The “brick motif” will look great not only in one design direction, but also in a mixed version of several styles.
9. An interesting combination of wall decoration is brick and mirrors, old music records on the surface and elements of stone.
How to create a brick wall?
Real brickwork
A bare brick wall in the middle of a room is a real decorative composition that can be played out in an original way, taking into account all the features of the room. If you have an interior in an industrial or classic style, then the surface can be safely left rough and unpainted. This decision will be the most loyal. If you want to make it more colorful and rich, you should definitely use an acrylic scuba tank of the desired shade. A glossy shiny surface can be achieved using special clinker oil.
Non-woven wallpaper
They will be a wonderful alternative to brickwork. Non-woven fabric is very popular due to its texture, which perfectly imitates natural looks. finishing materials(stone, brick, wood, glass). In addition, the main difference between non-woven wallpaper is that it can be repainted in any color. This is an ideal option for creative people who can turn their ideas into reality without fear of consequences. A brick wall can easily turn from white to coffee, from gray to lemon.
Vinyl wallpaper
The advantages of this choice include the durability of the material, its wear resistance, ease of maintenance and aesthetic appearance. Vinyl wallpaper will easily correct unnecessary protrusions and bends, ensure good air circulation in the room (if you leave the wall unsealed), and decorate a corner of the room. It is also worth noting the fact that they can be glued to almost any wall (large or compact, dense or thin), which, unfortunately, cannot be said about the installation of brickwork.
Facing brick
It is often used in wall decoration. This material is much thinner and lighter than construction material. If a solid thick wall can withstand strong brickwork, then facing brick can even fit into a small partition (due to its minimal weight). This is a big plus for those who don't want to lose the bulk of the room, but still want to decorate it with such an industrial detail.
Brick wall in interior design – photo
We have put together an original photo gallery for you. It will prove that a brick wall is a magnificent design option that is appropriate in any design and in any room.
Brick wall in the kitchen interior
The kitchen is exactly that corner of the house where you always want to spend time with family and friends. A brick wall will fit harmoniously into this room, as it can emphasize functionality, but at the same time add the necessary notes of aesthetics and comfort to the atmosphere. Such industrial motifs look great both in the delicate Provence style and in a more daring loft or pop art. The ideal colors of brickwork or imitation wallpaper for the kitchen are sand, beige, gray, red and coffee.
Brick wall in the living room interior
Such a decorative element can turn a simple living room into an original designer composition. The main thing is to choose the right shades of furniture and textiles, and also to complement the overall picture with colorful accents in the form of handmade products, family photographs, aged mirrors - depending on the overall style of the interior. Then a cozy living room will become not only a place for pleasant gatherings with friends, but also a corner for drawing creative ideas and inspiration. A good color scheme for a brick wall for a living room is white, gray and coffee.
Brick wall in the bedroom interior
A great option for refreshing your bedroom, making it more eccentric and individual. A brick wall can create the necessary contrast even against the background of exquisite expensive furniture and paintings. The most optimal options its placement in the bedroom is masonry/wallpaper on a wall with two spacious windows or behind the bed. It is worth noting that brick motifs not only do not conflict, but, on the contrary, look very harmonious with light textiles, without darkening them visually.
Brick wall in the bathroom interior
The bathroom is a special place where we spend precious minutes in the morning before going out into the world and in the evening before traveling to the land of dreams. Therefore, its design should be concise, stylish and functional. This is exactly how it will look in combination with a brick wall. White or beige colors of such a wall will visually expand the space, will go well with ceramic sanitary ware, will bring a feeling of coziness, and coffee, bright and dark shades will create the effect of brutality, conservatism and an original approach to design.
Decorating living rooms with natural materials is a good tradition in interior design. The long-loved stone, forged metal, and wood were joined (since the mid-20th century) by brick. Having become a successful mainstream in the living space furnishing segment, this material gives rooms an individual aesthetic. The apparent deliberate roughness of the brickwork in the interior emphasizes the originality of the room, its figurative contrast and immediately attracts attention - the desire to touch it with your hand involuntarily arises.
White brick in the interior gives the room a special aestheticsA white brick wall favorably sets off the decorative elements of the room: furniture, textiles, decor. Against its background, color accents sound in a new way and texture nuances in the interior of each room are revealed. Moreover, this is not only an affordable way of original finishing, but also the possibility of creative use of various functional designs:
protrusions;
arched recesses.
Decorative elements against a white brick wall will look new Style secrets
Brickwork - distinguishing feature various style directions.
characteristic pastel colors;
Provençal textiles;
other decorative elements.
eco-design elements;
natural materials;
pastel colors;
minimum amount of decor;
white as a base (in northern countries there is so little sun, so a light background is out of competition).
Using decorative bricks you can create an accent wall Rules for using masonry in the interior
Rule #1
Don't be afraid to experiment!
Rule #2
Be guided by a sense of proportion and knowledge of style.
Rule #3
Having decided to experiment, use brick finishing in reasonable proportions, highlighting with it:
fireplace area (or hearth area);
individual architectural elements: niches, columns, arches, partitions;
accent wall.
By over-decorating the walls with white brick, you can get an uncomfortably cold atmosphere instead of the expected stylish sophistication.
Using this solution, you can highlight specific zones in the interior What will we make bricks from?
There is a large selection of materials for decorative masonry (or its imitation). Differing in appearance, texture, and price segment, they will be able to satisfy any consumer demand.
drawing a masonry joint on fresh plaster that preserves the shape and size of the brick;
applying plaster/putty mortar through a stencil imitating a brick texture;
Having previously glued the surface with masking tape (insulating tape) along the lines of the masonry joints, putty is applied to the marked area (in a continuous layer of the required thickness); the electrical tape (scotch tape) is removed along with part of the mortar, exposing the natural masonry joint and creating a natural look of brick imitation.
When choosing a material for finishing, the main criterion (after aesthetic and financial) is its functional purpose for a certain type of room. So, in a small hallway, textured wallpaper with imitation is best suited, and easy-to-clean white clinker tiles as a kitchen apron.
For different rooms you need to select the material individually White design secrets
Living room
In the case of a non-standard room layout and remembering the use of only one plane with a brick surface, try to make it the most bizarrely shaped wall (with protrusions, niches, recesses). In this case, masonry under white brick will adequately emphasize its individuality. If the shape of the living room is standard rectangular, then the main element of decor will help determine the “necessary” surface: it will be placed on it.
The recreation area will also be located along such a wall. If there is a fireplace in the living room, then the question of choosing a surface for decoration disappears, since the area of the hearth and fireplace is always highlighted by masonry elements.
A brick wall for the living room will be an excellent solution Bedroom
A white brick wall in the bedroom is an excellent design solution. The seemingly rough white brick accentuates the comfort and softness of textiles: blankets and pillows. Decorative elements will successfully appear against its background: panels, paintings, mirrors, wall lamps.
The advantage of the decorated area is that, despite all the “flatness” of the pure, white, “sterile medical” color, such a surface is not uniform, but is embossed and textured.
White brick wall in the bedroom is an excellent design solution Kitchen
Decorating its interior with masonry is used for the following purposes.
Installation of a kitchen apron.
The main requirement (besides design aesthetics) is increased functionality, moisture and heat resistance. Therefore, white clinker tiles are an excellent choice for the kitchen.
Kitchen zoning.
Highlighting the dining area, the white background of the wall will favorably emphasize the bright colors of individual decorative elements.
Installation of a bar counter or kitchen island (if space allows).
When choosing decorative bricks for your kitchen, you should take into account all the nuances of the room. Summing up
While giving the design a special originality and sophisticated charm, using a white brick wall in the interior of a room still has some disadvantages. Of the minuses it is worth noting:
relative high cost of the material;
labor-intensive installation;
reduction of room space with some types of such finishing.
This material is durable and matches all interior styles. And yet there are much more undeniable advantages. Colored and white brick:
durable;
compatible with many interior styles;
especially durable;
resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations;
goes well with wood, metal, glass.
When using this type of decoration in the interior, you should remember the dimensions of the room and achieve harmonious interaction with other design elements.
Video: Do-it-yourself brick wall in the interior
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