Overexposed: Decorating with Brick Walls
Exposed brick immediately brings character into a room. It’s unexpected and can add a modern or rustic charm. Whether you have an exposed brick wall in your home or not, these pictures can serve as inspiration. Brick walls are tricky to design around because of the texture and color. Here are 6 tips on how to incorporate an exposed brick wall into your design.
1. Soften the look
Add softness to the rough texture of brick. This can be accomplished through clean, light fabrics. If you want to stray away from the industrial theme, add feminine accents like the picture below.
2. Create a focal point
Don’t assume that brick walls are like a blank canvas. The color and texture of brick make it a strong focal piece already. If you are going to add something to your wall, stick with a simple piece instead of adding too much. Various artwork and picture frames will get lost on a brick wall. Choose a standout piece of artwork that will pop.
3. Think modern
Brick walls have made a comeback though modern design, especially in industrial lofts. Emphasize the modern look through sleek furniture and simple design. It’s important to maintain a sense of warmth and comfortability with modern design because it can tend to appear cold.
4. Mirrors
Adding mirrors will create an interesting perspective in a room with brick. It will certainly add depth to an otherwise sturdy wall.
5. Color
Brick walls come in varying colors and you can even paint over the brick if you are unhappy with the color. White brick is the easiest to decorate with because it’s similar to having basic white walls. Red brick is the trickiest to incorporate color. You can keep it neutral with beiges or whites or be daring by adding different colors. Incorporate cool colors with brights and your brick wall will still be the main attraction.
6. Lighting
Draw even more attention to brick by strategically placing lighting to highlight the wall. This apartment utilizes lighting very well at different positions. It even includs track lighting on the ceiling.
What techniques are you using with brick?
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Ricci
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I adore these designs. They are just what I’m looking for.I actually moved into an apartment that has bricks painted on the wall as a design motif. They’re not real bricks, but I don’t want to paint over them, and I think that I can use these ideas to highlight the design and make everything come together.
Thanks for being such an inspiration. My partner will appreciate it too.
Omg I love that, exposed wall just add that distinctive, cosy and expensiveness. Great tips on how to design around exposed wall, love it.