White brick wall as a trend. Brick wall in the interior: spectacular, original, stylish
"Bare" brick walls have been decorating interiors since people began to adapt abandoned industrial premises for housing. Today they are popular mainly due to the fashion for the loft and industrial. But you can also see them in high-tech, country, Scandinavian, minimalist and art deco room designs. How to choose suitable materials and what can a brick wall in the interior be combined with? Read on in our article with 30 photos!
How to make a brick wall in the interior: choose the material
You can either paint an ordinary brick wall in the interior or imitate it with tiles or wallpaper.
To make a real brick wall look aesthetically pleasing, you will need:
- Sand it, and then wipe the seams;
- Wash thoroughly and let dry;
- Cover a clean and prepared surface with a colorless varnish, paint on water based or stain.
If you do not live in brick house, then pay your attention to the option of using brick tiles (“brick veneer”). It is thin enough and will not reduce the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, unlike real brickwork.
Imitation of a brick wall in the interior with wallpaper is the most simple option which does not cost much. You can choose wallpaper for painting, which will only convey the texture of the brick, and you yourself will paint them in desired color.
Or buy ready-made colored wallpapers, as in the following photos.
How to paint a brick wall in the interior
By painting a brick wall with paint or stain, you can create interesting design in the living room or any other room. All you need is to prepare the wall and decide on the color and method of painting. For example, it could be:
- A white brick wall in the interior is a very trendy and elegant option;
- The effect of crumbling whitewash or wear. It is created by diluting the paint with water in a ratio of 3:1 or more. Apply the solution to the wall, wait a little while the paint is absorbed, and repeat the procedure again.
- "Stained brick" - covering the wall with a special stain for bricks, which will allow you to get a more saturated tone.
How the painting of a brick wall looks in the interior - look at the photo below!
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What is combined with a brick wall in the interior
How to decorate the rest of the walls in the interior, if one of them is brick? The answer to this question depends on the design of your room. In general, a brick wall can go well with walls:
- Plastered or painted with white, beige, gray or red paint;
- Pasted over with striped wallpaper or with a medium-sized pattern;
Note that furniture and additional accessories are selected taking into account the style in the interior. If so, then you should choose bright decor in a bohemian way. Beautiful textile will make any room cozy with brick walls, as well as wooden elements. Get some inspiration with the following photos!
Brick walls - 10 photos in interior design:
Brick in a modern interior associated with centuries-old traditions and gives solidity and weight to living space. It can be applied in various styles, however, brickwork is most widely used in the loft, scandinavian style and all kinds of country music. Separate elements will be appropriate in modern style directions, for example, minimalism, techno, modern, eclecticism.
Brick in the interior: finishing methods
Brickwork can be used for decoration in various ways:
- Fragment. Masonry is a small part of the wall, emphasizing the solidity of the walls of the house. This technique is used, for example, in the Scandinavian style.
- Accent. Brickwork highlights the part of the wall that they want to draw Special attention. This may be the location of the TV panel, part of the wall behind the head of the bed, fireplace area or else.
On the picture brickwork dedicated fireplace area. Project:"Interior of a 2-room apartment in beige tones"
- Wall. An entire brick wall in the interior can also look very decorative. Usually, in this way, the part of the room that carries the main semantic load is singled out. In the living room, this can be the wall near which the sofa is located, in the bedroom - the wall behind the head of the bed, in the kitchen - the wall near the dining area.
The photo shows a white brick wall in the kitchen-living room. Project from BohoStudio“The interior of the apartment is 56 sq. m. »
- Element. From bricks you can build separate architectural elements. It can be an arch or, for example, a plot separately standing wall, which can serve as the base of the bar counter, or stand for the aquarium. Bricks are also used to make zoning partitions in studio apartments.
In the photo there is a bar drain made of bricks in scandinavian studio interior 42 sq. m.
The main disadvantage of brick as a finishing material is its significant weight and volume. In small rooms, the brick will "eat" a significant amount, which is undesirable. In such situations, you can use materials that mimic brickwork. A “brick-like” wall in the interior of a small room will create the necessary impression and at the same time will not reduce its area.
Brick color in interior design
The surface of brickwork, as a rule, is treated in order to remove excessive porosity, facilitate cleaning, and also fit it as harmoniously as possible into the style of the room. If it is necessary to leave natural masonry, it is covered transparent formulations. But more often brick walls are painted, choosing in each case the most suitable color. Nothing prevents brickwork from being green, purple or pink, but traditional "brick" colors are most commonly used.
Pictured partially painted White color brick in design of a small studio 22 sq. m.
White brick in the interior
White is the color most commonly used in minimalist, Scandinavian styles. In both of these styles, brick surfaces are the element that allows you to enrich the interior with minimal means - with its texture. At the same time, they try to remove the color so as not to overload the visual perception. An excellent solution in such cases is painting the finished masonry white.
Pictured are white brick walls. Project by Aiya Lisova Design Loft design studio 42 sq. m. »
White additionally gives the effect of increasing space, which is important for those cases where the area of \u200b\u200bthe room is small. In addition, a white brick wall can serve as an excellent backdrop for demonstrating decorative elements of the situation on it. A white brick wall can be combined in the same room with "traditional" masonry.
Gray brick in the interior
Gray, like white, is considered neutral. It creates a calm backdrop for displaying furniture and decorative design elements. Depending on the saturation, gray can play a different role in the room.
Light gray will expand the space and slightly dim the brightness, it is appropriate to paint brickwork in this color in rooms lit too brightly. Dark gray will give intimacy and intimacy, create a calming atmosphere, although at the same time it will visually hide the volume.
As a rule, "red" refers to the shades of ordinary bricks made from clay. Although nothing prevents painting the masonry red, if required design idea. Red brick walls are appropriate in almost all styles, including gothic and classic. As a rule, they immediately attract attention and become the main decorative element interior.
In the photo there is a red brick in the interior attic studio in loft style.
Red brick walls no longer need additional decorations. It should be borne in mind that some pieces of furniture may “get lost” against their background, for example, a simple-shaped table made of wood close in tone can be almost invisible.
Brick in the interior of the room: in which rooms is it appropriate
Elements of brickwork can be entered into a room for any purpose, from the entrance area to the bathroom or toilet. The main thing is to choose an option that will blend perfectly with the furniture and the rest of the decoration.
Hallway
Here, brickwork will help to separate the entrance area from the rest, either with a rich brick texture on the walls, or with a free-standing brick partition, if the area allows. You can decorate with masonry a section of the wall in the hallway, reserved for a clothes hanger, thereby separating it into a separate zone. Console tables for gloves and other small things look spectacular near the brick wall, above which a large mirror is hung.
In the photo there is a brick wall in the hallway in studio interior 56 sq. m.
Kitchen
Most often in the kitchen, brickwork serves as an "apron" near the work surface. Here, as a rule, decorative brick with special characteristics and smooth surface which makes cleaning easier.
Also in the kitchen you can highlight the masonry dining area, bar counter, table-island.
The photo shows a bar counter decorated with red brick. Project from Litvinov design"Loft style in the interior of a compact studio".
Living room
A brick partition can separate the living area from the rest in an open-plan apartment. In addition, false columns are lined with bricks, a wall is laid out near the fireplace. Masonry is also allocated a sofa or TV area.
On the picture white brick in the interior of the living room. Project:“Design of a two-room Khrushchev 45 sq. m. »
Bedroom
Here, brick is most often used to decorate the wall at the head of the bed, emphasizing its special significance in the interior with its texture. Another popular option is to accent a wall with a window with masonry. In small rooms, it is better to give under the brick not the entire wall, but only part of it, so as not to burden the perception of space.
The photo shows a red brick in the interior of the bedroom. Project:“The design of the apartment in white tones of 90 sq. m. »
The photo shows a white brick in the interior of a bedroom in a modern style. Project:"Apartment design in bright colors from Hola Design"
Sanitary facilities
In bathrooms and toilets, brick can also be used - there are no restrictions, the material can withstand both high temperature and humidity. Brickwork allocate various zones in the room, or separate them with partitions.
The photo shows white brick tiles in the interior of the bathroom. Project:“Loft style in the interior of an apartment of 85 sq. m. »
In addition, large apartments and private houses can be successfully supplemented with brick arches, or the walls near the flights of stairs and landings can be laid out with bricks.
Brick decoration in the interior of apartments: photo
Two-room apartment 57 sq. m.
In the design, the wall in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, as well as the bar that separates the living area from the kitchen area, are made of decorative "aged" brick.
Studio 25 sq. m.
In order to avoid the high cost of refurbishing the studio, the walls were painted with paint, and the furniture was purchased from IKEA. In order to reinforce decorative effect the wall near the sofa and bed was stripped down to brickwork and painted white.
Duplex apartment 82 sq. m.
The design is decorated in a loft style, instead of natural brick, a decorative, but natural color is used. In order not to overload the interior, the walls were partly painted.
Two-room apartment 40 sq. m.
After the restoration work, the walls of the old brick turned out to be in sight. This became the main interior in the loft style.
White brick walls serve as the perfect backdrop for cozy corner recreation.
Two-room apartment 114 sq. m.
Finishing materials helped designers to create a brutal interior - natural wooden planks on the floor, red brick walls and wooden furniture.
Three-room apartment 155 sq. m.
The original design of the apartment is made in bright colors. In the decoration of the walls, brickwork, painting, wallpaper, mosaics, and even the greenery of living plants are used. The combination of colors and textures is chosen so that all this diversity is perfectly combined and forms a harmonious and cozy interior.
Everyone wants to have something special in the interior of their home, which will be a kind of highlight that gives the room individuality and singularity. That is why everything professional designers they try to bring into the interior of any room something that will emphasize its peculiarity and give phenomenality. A relatively new trend in interior design is the brick wall.
The interior with a brick wall is gaining popularity among fans of unusual design at a tremendous speed. The brick wall in the interior of the room creates a mysterious atmosphere of antiquity and emphasizes the individuality of the owners. Moreover, such interesting decor Suitable for absolutely any room, whether it be a kitchen, bedroom, living room or hallway. Consider what style of interior a brick wall fits best and how to make it.
Wall in a brick house without finishing
The simplest and natural way creating a brick wall in the interior is to expose the real wall of the building. For people living in a house built of bricks, this option will be the most relevant. If this is a new building - after the completion of construction, you can leave one wall without finishing. IN residential buildings simply free the selected wall or part of it from finishing.
But the decor of the bare brick wall also needs to be worked on. Having resorted to the help of special solutions, traces of building dust and cement, cleaned of stains. To give the masonry neatness, it is polished and the seams are overwritten. A special zest to this decor will give a colorless varnish, which covers the surface of a brick wall. You can add originality to the decor by hanging pictures, photographs or a mirror on the wall within an unusual shape.
Wallpaper "under the brick"
No matter how simple the first way to create a brick wall may seem, it will be even easier to glue wallpaper under brickwork. In addition, this method is not too costly both financially and in time. In stores with finishing materials, you can buy colored wallpapers that visually imitate all the scuffs, cracks and brick texture. The second option is to paste over the walls with wallpaper that conveys only the texture of the brick, then paint them in any color you like.
Brick wallpaper is quite in demand and common in design solutions. Often they paste over niches in the walls.
Facing brick for walls
With the help of thin-walled bricks, a rather original brick wall is obtained in the interior. Facing bricks are many times thinner and lighter than conventional building bricks. This is a big plus when creating decor on a thin wall. In addition, when using it, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room practically does not decrease.
Facing bricks are selected depending on the style and colors premises. It can be both matte and glossy, any colors and shades. For rooms decorated in the old Russian style of interior, perfect facing brick"antique". Installation of thin-walled bricks is simple: it is easily attached to the walls with an adhesive designed for laying stone - natural or artificial.
Brick effect tiles for walls
"Brick veneer" - clinker or ceramic tile, imitating a brick, can serve to create a brick wall in the interior. Compared to thin-walled bricks, it is a little thinner, but it is also mounted using glue, only tile, and crosses. In the photo below, the opening between the lower and hanging cabinets is finished with brick-like tiles.
Brick wall and interior styles
Many designers claim that the brick wall in the interior first appeared in New York, from where the fashion for such decor originated. But this element of decoration does not fit into every interior style. Its popularity began with the reorganization industrial buildings the old model in the premises for housing, called backlash. These are apartment-type residential areas located in the former industrial buildings and old abandoned workshops.
When people moved into such apartments, they retained the presence of beams and bare brick walls in the premises, thereby leaving the industrial aesthetics intact. That is why, creating an interior in the backlash style is not complete without a brick wall.
The interior with a brick wall will fit perfectly into the country style. To create it, it is not necessary to live in a village house; country cottages. Previously, such houses were intended for families. Brick stoves and fireplaces were built in them, leaving the masonry unfinished. Most of the walls could be left in this form, since guests were not received there.
Nowadays, brick walls and fireplaces have become decorative elements. They are located as country houses, and city apartments to create not only family comfort, but also comfortable rest with friends.
The Gothic style, in which the brick wall also fits perfectly, originated in medieval Europe. At that time, in monasteries and knight's castles, naked stone walls. IN modern design The interior in the Gothic style, brickwork combined with a luxurious bed creates a unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
The modern style of minimalism can also be found with such a decorative element as brickwork. White, gray or black walls, floors, furniture, go well with brown, red or brown brick walls. Also, a brick wall in a modern interior is made gray or white. In this case, with its texture, it brings a special zest to the design of the room, without contrasting with other interior items.
Brick wall in the interior with your own hands
Often, such room decor as a brick wall becomes the work of qualified professionals under the supervision of an interior designer. But you can make a bare brick wall with your own hands. The manufacturing technology is rather troublesome, but for those who are used to doing everything on their own, this work will appeal to them.
The first thing to do is to make a material, in our case it is a brick. You will need: paint of the desired color, clear varnish, brick gypsum and molds. As a form for making bricks, it is preferable to use a plastic container, similar in size and configuration to a brick. Depending on the intended design, the size of the bricks may be different, but the shape is rectangular.
The manufacturing technology is as follows: gypsum is placed in the mold and left for a while to solidify. The thickness of the gypsum layer is determined depending on the size of the room where the parts will be mounted and the thickness of the solid wall. After complete drying finished brick taken out of the mold. In this way, the required number of parts is made and the material for the brick wall in the interior is ready. Bricks made by hand are fixed to the wall with tile adhesive. If you break the bricks around the edges a little, the wall will become more realistic.
The finished wall is painted in the desired color and covered with a transparent varnish.
The most common colors of a brick wall in the interior are white, red and burgundy. The white brick wall looks pretty stylish. If you use it as a background for bright decor items, you get an original and spectacular design rooms. At right place location, brick white wall in the interior will harmoniously fit into any room, emphasize the individuality and original approach of the owners to create an exclusive interior.
Due to its texture, a brick white wall in the interior will stand out noticeably even in rooms where all the walls are white. In rooms with walls decorated in other colors, its texture and white color will attract the eye even more. Predominantly the use of white color in the interior design of premises in order to visually enlarge the space, add lightness and weightlessness to the atmosphere. The location and color of the brick wall should be chosen depending on the style of the room, the imagination and tastes of the owners.
We have found a video for you from which you will learn how easy it is, and most importantly, it is very cheap to make an imitation of a brick wall:
Brick has long ceased to be exclusively building material. Increasingly, designers are using brickwork as stylish element interior decoration.
As materials for creating a brick wall, decorative bricks, special tiles or decorative stone imitating brickwork are used, plastic panels with a characteristic pattern and even wallpaper. In terms of practicality, the last two options (panels and wallpapers) lose out. Moreover, a wall made of decorative brick or stone can then be painted in the desired color, while tiles, wallpaper or panels already set the tone for the palette of the room.
Traditionally, a brick wall in the interior is considered an element loft style. This is one of modern styles, which is characterized by an open layout, a combination of old and new, unusual accessories(graffiti, abstractions, billboards) and the obligatory features of the industry (deliberately rough plaster, brickwork, protruding pipes).
But with some variations and well-chosen decor, a brick wall can become an accent detail in interiors decorated in other styles:
- Minimalism- enough strict furniture and minimal decor.
- Ethno– brick wall goes well with objects self made, carpets and vases from this theme.
- Retro- the alliance of brickwork, crystal chandeliers and antiques looks quite stylish.
You can find successful design projects in which a brick wall becomes an organic element of an interior designed in country, eclectic and even some classic styles.
In this gallery you can see finished design projects, clearly demonstrating how you can fit brick walls into the interior of apartments.
Interior of a 2-room apartment in Moscow
The industrial character of the style is sustained even in small things: furniture facades made of industrial mesh, ceiling lamps made of the same material, bare pipes painted to match the radiators.
The only exception is where the brickwork was harmoniously combined with tiles and countertops made of artificial stone. But even here there is a wooden ceiling. And the ledge of the brick wall near the washbasin supports the overall design concept.
Modern interior with brick wall in New York
The New York apartment design below is a project by a Polish designer Pitra Gaida.
The total area of the apartment is about 100 sq.m. The designer demolished several partitions, combining the kitchen, living room and dining room into a single whole, and two small rooms turned out to be a spacious bedroom.
The main element of the decoration of the living room was a brick wall, lined with plates cut from old, broken bricks. This wall continues in the office, linking the entire space of the apartment into a single whole.
Based on Brown color, which successfully echoes the white partition walls and used in accessories and furniture upholstery. The furniture itself is designed in the loft style - simple, concise forms do not burden the interior. A original chairs With metal mesh in the dining area they add even more lightness.
Since the apartment is intended for a bachelor, the kitchen turned out to be miniature, decorated in a minimalist style. No decor, the furniture blends into the white walls. As a result, the kitchen becomes invisible and does not disturb the harmony of the loft at all.
In the bathroom, the loft is no longer so pronounced, but the austerity characteristic of this style, the combination of white and brown, an alliance of modern glass partition and cozy wooden furniture.
The uniqueness of the apartment gives a collection of paintings by young Polish artists. Modern Polish painting is a hobby of the landlord. Works of art pleasantly diversify the atmosphere of a strict loft and make the space more individual and inspired.
