Brick in the interior: finishing methods
Brickwork can be used for finishing in a variety of ways:
- Fragment. The masonry forms 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 is used to highlight the part of the wall to which they want to pay special attention. This can be the location of the TV panel, part of the wall behind the head of the bed, fireplace area, or another.
In the photo, the fireplace area is highlighted with brickwork. Project: "Interior of a 2-room apartment in beige tones"
- Wall. An entire brick wall in an interior can also look very decorative. Usually, in this way, the part of the room that bears the main semantic load is distinguished. In the living room, this can be a wall near which the sofa is located, in the bedroom - a wall behind the head of the bed, in the kitchen - a wall near the dining area.
In the photo there is a white brick wall in the kitchen-living room. Project from BohoStudio“The interior of the apartment is 56 sq. m. "
- Element. Individual architectural elements can be built from bricks. This can be an arch or, for example, a section of a free-standing wall that can serve as the base of a bar counter, or a stand for an aquarium. Zoning partitions in studio apartments are also made of brick.
In the photo there is a bar drain made of bricks in Scandinavian interior
The main disadvantage of brick as a finishing material is its considerable 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 without reducing its area.
Brick color in interior design
The surface of the brickwork, as a rule, is processed in order to remove excessive porosity, facilitate cleaning and also harmoniously fit it into the style of the room. If it is necessary to leave natural masonry, it is covered with transparent compounds. But more often brick walls are painted, choosing the most suitable color in each case. Nothing stands in the way of making the brickwork green, purple or pink, but the traditional "brick" colors are most commonly used.
The photo shows a partially white painted brick in design of a small studio of 22 sq. m.
White brick in the interior
White is the color most often used in minimalism, Scandinavian styles. In both of these styles, brick surfaces are the element that allows you to enrich the interior with minimal means - 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 to paint the finished masonry white.
In the photo, the walls are made of white painted bricks.Project by Aiya Lisova Design “Loft design studio 42 sq. m. "
White additionally gives the effect of increasing the space, which is important for those cases when the area of the room is small. In addition, a white brick wall can serve as an excellent background for displaying decorative elements of the situation on it. 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 a room.
Light gray will expand the space and slightly dim the brightness; it is appropriate to paint brickwork in rooms that are too brightly lit in this color. Dark gray will add chamberness and intimacy, create a soothing atmosphere, although it will visually conceal the volume.
Red brick in the interior
As a rule, "red" refers to the shades of ordinary bricks made from clay. Although nothing prevents to paint the masonry red, if the design idea requires it. Red brick walls are appropriate for almost all styles, including Gothic and Classics. As a rule, they immediately attract attention and become the main decorative element of the 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 can be "lost" against their background, for example, a table of a simple shape made of wood similar in tone can be practically 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 room in the bathroom or toilet. The main thing is to choose an option that will perfectly match 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 a section of the wall in the hallway with masonry, set aside for a clothes hanger, thereby highlighting it in a separate area. Console tables for gloves and other trifles, over which a large mirror is hung, look spectacular near a brick wall.
Pictured is a brick wall in the hallway in the interior of the studio is 56 sq. m.
Kitchen
Most often in the kitchen, brickwork serves as an "apron" near the work surface. Here, as a rule, decorative bricks are used, which have special characteristics and a smooth surface, which makes cleaning easier.
Also, in the kitchen, you can highlight the dining area, the bar counter, the island table with masonry.
In the photo there is 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 room area from the rest in an open-plan apartment. In addition, false columns are faced with bricks, a wall is laid out near the fireplace. A sofa or TV area is also distinguished by masonry.
In the photo there is a 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 accentuate the wall with a window with masonry. In small rooms, it is better to give under the brick not the entire wall as a whole, but only part of it, so as not to burden the perception of space.
In the photo there is a red brick in the interior of the bedroom. Project:`` Design of an apartment in white tones 90 sq. m. "
In the photo there is white brick in the interior of a bedroom in a modern style. Project:«Apartment design in light colors by Hola Design»
Plumbing rooms
Brick can also be used in bathrooms and toilets - there are no restrictions, the material can withstand both high temperature and humidity. Different zones in the room are distinguished with brickwork, or they are separated by partitions.
In the photo, tiles for white brick 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 complemented with brick arches, or brick walls near stairwells and landings.
Brick decoration in the interior of apartments: photo
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One-bedroom 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 are made of decorative "aged" bricks.
Photo of the design project “Loft style apartment 57 sq. m. "
2
Studio 25 sq. m.
In order to avoid the high costs of renovating the studio, the walls were painted with paint, and the furniture was purchased from IKEA. In order to enhance the decorative effect, the wall near the sofa and bed was stripped down to brickwork and painted white.
photo of the design project “The interior of the studio is 25 sq. m. "
3
Duplex apartment 82 sq. m.
The design is designed in the loft style, instead of natural bricks, decorative, but natural colors are used. In order not to overload the interior, the walls were partially painted.
4
One-bedroom apartment 40 sq. m.
After the restoration work, the walls of old bricks were in sight. This became the main interior in the loft style.
White brick walls are the perfect backdrop for a cozy seating area.
5
One-bedroom apartment 114 sq. m.
Finishing materials helped the designers create a brutal interior - natural wooden planks on the floor, red brick walls and wooden furniture.
Photo of the design project "Brutal interior of an apartment in London"
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Three-room apartment 155 sq. m.
The original design of the apartment is made in bright colors. The walls are decorated with brickwork, painting, wallpaper, mosaics, and even greenery of living plants. The combination of colors and textures is chosen so that all this variety is perfectly combined and forms a harmonious and cozy interior.
Photo of the design project “The interior of the apartment is 155 sq. m. from Studio Stern "