Decorative brick wallpaper: types, photos, design

That is why designers are so fond of using masonry in a wide variety of styles, ranging from classics to modern minimalism. In country style, as well as in a loft, it is difficult to do without a brick, at least fragmentary, and the Gothic style may require an entire room with brick-like wallpaper to recreate the atmosphere of an old castle.

Advantages of wall decoration with brick wallpaper

When choosing between natural brick and its imitation, it should be borne in mind that real material does not always outperform imitation. In many cases, it is impossible to lay out decorative elements of the interior with decorative bricks, or to build a brick wall. This can be prevented by:

• Small area of ​​the room;
• Lack of necessary skills for bricklaying;
• Lack of material suitable for design;
• Weakness of supporting structures that may not support the weight of the brick;
• The need to make repairs in a short time;
• Limited renovation budget.

In addition, wallpaper for brick walls has its advantages:

• A variety of styles of performance, giving room for interior design;
• The simplicity of the finishing work performed;
• The ability to finish any walls and structures without restrictions on strength due to the low weight of the material;
• Can be used on walls with irregularities, as well as semicircular walls;
• The brick "cools" the room, because due to the large mass it cannot warm up quickly. Decorative brick wallpaper is devoid of this drawback;
• Lower price of both the material itself and installation.

Types of brick wallpaper

When creating wallpaper, the brickwork pattern can be applied to various substrates. Their main types:

• vinyl,
• non-woven fabric,
• paper.

Such wallpapers differ from each other not only in qualities due to the difference in the base, but also in the realistic imitation of brickwork. The best are vinyl made of foamed vinyl. This material makes it possible to imitate not only the appearance, but also the texture of the masonry, bulges, roughness of the surface of a real brick, deepening of the seams. It will not only decorate, but also protect the walls from external influences.

In addition, it can withstand frequent washing, as well as high temperature and humidity, and is highly resistant to abrasion, so it can be used to decorate hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens.

Non-woven wallpaper also looks very realistic and is easier to stick on. An important plus is the lower price. Brick wallpaper on a paper basis is the most budget option, but they are less realistic and look less impressive.

Wallpaper with imitation brick: recommendations for use in the interior

You can use wallpaper imitating a brick in the same places as the brick itself. They are often used for zoning, functional in any part of the apartment. Perhaps the only exception is an apron in the kitchen.Too harsh operating conditions will not allow them to serve for a long time. It should also be borne in mind that the more realistic the wallpaper looks, the more spectacular the interior will be. When choosing a design, be guided by the advice of experts:

• The color and saturation of the picture depends on the size of the room: the smaller it is, the lighter the picture should be.
• If the wall is well lit, choose wallpaper with an imitation of texture for it - the masonry will look more realistic. In dark places, smooth ones can be used.
• It is worth imitating brickwork on all walls only in some interior decoration styles, such as loft or Gothic. In other cases, it is better to use brick-like wallpaper to highlight individual functional areas, for example, a dining room, a fireplace, a sofa.

Brick wallpaper design

The appearance of the "brickwork" obtained after wallpapering may differ in the following parameters:

• masonry drawing,
• texture,
• color (red, white, gray).

Masonry drawing

The bricks from which the wall is laid can vary in size: be large or small, have the shape of elongated rectangles or almost square. In addition, the brick may look "like new", or as if the masonry is already several centuries old. Depending on the chosen style of interior decoration, a drawing is also selected. So, for the Provence style, an uneven "old" brick "with defects is suitable, and in a loft, smooth, even masonry will be appropriate.

Texture

The closer the texture of the wallpaper is to the texture of a real brick wall, the more natural the wall pasted over with them looks. Therefore, manufacturers try not only to reproduce the relief on the surface of the material, but also add brick chips to it - even by touch, they cannot be distinguished from the original.

Color

The color of the wallpaper can be any color, for example, to repeat the colors of natural brick walls or painted bricks. The choice of color is influenced not only by the style, but also by the size of the room. The lighter the walls are, the larger the room appears, and vice versa. By combining lighter and darker shades of the same color, you can visually correct the imperfections in the geometry of the room.

• Red brick wallpaper.The most commonly used colors are natural brick, called "red". They decorate individual sections of the walls, and whole rooms, paste over false columns and arches, highlight sections of the walls near fireplaces and in TV zones. It is enough to decorate at least one of the walls with red brick in the room - and the room will immediately change, its style and mood will change.

• White brick wallpaper.In cases where the area of ​​the apartment is small, the designers use this technique: they trim part of the walls with white-painted brickwork. The texture of the brick gives volume, complicates the space, and the white color expands it. Replacing the facing brick with a brick imitation wallpaper in this case will help to further save precious centimeters while maintaining the visual effect.

• Gray brick wallpaper.Gray is considered neutral in design, so it works well as a background if the main decorative accent is on furniture or large decor items. Light gray in interior design will visually expand the space of the room. The dark gray color will create a relaxing atmosphere, but at the same time it will visually conceal the volume of the room.

Application in premises for various purposes of wallpaper for a brick, photo

Photo 1. Living room design. Wallpaper with imitation of white or red brick will highlight the working area in the interior of the living room.

Photo 2. Bedroom design. White brick wallpaper at the head of the wall adds a play of textures, enhancing the decorative effect of the bedroom, decorated in the style of minimalism.

Photo 3. Kitchen design. White brick wallpaper is great for a kitchen interior as a background.

Photo 4. Design of a children's room. With the help of red brick imitation wallpaper, you can highlight the functional areas in the interior of the nursery.

Photo 5. Hallway design. White brick wallpaper will visually expand the hallway area, make it lighter and emphasize the chosen style.

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