The real find of designers was a brick wall in the interior. Unusual combinations of other materials with it allow you to create the individuality of the room, impressive in its expressiveness. Stylish interiors are not indifferent to people in any country.
Popular idea
Coarse masonry causes a feeling of comfort, reliability and solidity. Despite the fact that the idea of a brick wall in the interior arose as a decorative device for a long time, this trend is currently record-breaking in popularity.
Of course, few lucky ones can have real brickwork in their apartment or country house. But at least they seek to use imitation of facing in almost any style and in the most diverse premises.
Reviews of decorative brick in the interior were divided. Someone believes that a room with such a finish is incomplete, bulky, sloppy look.
However, fans of this technique are much more. And this can be understood, because even fresh offices with such decor acquire dynamic and diverse interiors.
As they say, all ingenious is simple. The white brick wall in the interior brings unexpected chic with its originality.
In a new building or in an old house built of brick, it is enough to leave at least one wall in its original form. It is only required to be primed and painted in white. It looks more original if in places brown or red bricks are visible.
This maneuver is often used where space needs to be zoned. The room is not overloaded with massive partitions, screens or curtains. Everything turns out original, unobtrusively. And if you manage to combine a brick wall with wood, a very warm atmosphere will arise.
Building material in new quality
Brick is a molded mixture of clay and sand that has been calcined at high temperature in special ovens the size of a room.
As a finishing material is characterized by strength, durability. If the building itself is brick, then loft-style decoration will not have to spend much.
The development of masonry joints should be given close attention. They must be thoroughly cleaned and re-created with cement mortar.
The selection of the color of the brick wall in the interior is also important. In a new building, you can "age" the brick, if the design design style requires it. For this, special varnishes and paints are used. Even after many years, brickwork will look dignified and beautiful.
Building materials stores sell decoration bricks. Their surface is treated with a polymer composition. Thanks to the wide color gamut of this finish, it becomes possible to realize a variety of design ideas.
Creating a fashionable finish
The question “how to make a brick wall in an interior” is not as complicated as it seems. Those who want to see a trendy finish in their apartment or house can choose the appropriate option. Here are the most popular ways:
- Leave the existing brick wall in the interior in its original form. Preparing it for painting: clean the surface with a special solvent from cement; rinse after cleaning with plain water; align the seams (this is done with putty or grout); dry the wall and apply varnish, when it dries, you can apply paint.
- In the kitchen or bathroom, you can create an interior with a white brick wall using clinker, as well as ceramic tiles. They work with it the same way as with ordinary tiles. They are laid on tile glue and the seams are rubbed. Its minus is that it does not have a porous surface, which is characteristic of a brick.
- Decorating with facing stone is more realistic than tiling. She will create an imitation of a brick wall in the interior. The material is quite light and thin, compared with natural brick. Decor does not take up a lot of space in the room.
- The most economical option is to stick a wallpaper with an imitation of brick. The work is carried out quickly, and the costs are few. High-quality wallpapers quite adequately convey the "friability" of the brick.
Do-it-yourself brickwork
Styrofoam is excellent for simulating brickwork. To make artificial bricks with your own hands , you can use sheets:
- polyurethane foam;
- dense expanded polystyrene;
- penoplex (the thinnest insulation of buildings - 20 millimeters);
- a foam having a density of PPS-35.
The use of these materials for wall decoration will improve the sound insulation in the room. This is a big plus for the bedroom or living room with a TV and audio systems.
The made bricks are glued to the wall with glue “Liquid Nails”, “Moment”, “Titanium”.
Advantages of the properties of foams as a decorative finish:
- due to the lightness, the false brick adheres perfectly to the wall;
- it is easy to cut and give the invoice;
- no dirt during operation;
- low cost.
The wall, decorated with polystyrene foam, has a drawback: low strength. Dents from accidental bumps appear on this finish. Therefore, do not glue the foam bricks in the hallway, nursery or near the dining table.
Foam bricks technology
Decor is easy to do on your own, especially for creative people with hands. Procedure:
- mark the foam sheet;
- then the bricks can be cut individually or masonry seams can be distinguished on a whole sheet;
- give the bricks a smooth shape and textured surface;
- stick to the wall;
- to paint.
Work with the finished material:
- Markup. In order to glue the finish with whole sheets, you need to draw a brickwork on the foam. Individual elements, bricks, conveniently cut out on a cardboard template. Its size is usually 250x60mm or 250x88mm. The width of the masonry seam (the distance between the decorative bricks) is taken in one centimeter.
- Cutting. All foams are easily cut with an ordinary construction knife. If the brickwork is marked on the whole sheet, then it is most convenient to form the seams with a soldering iron. When doing this, do not forget to open the windows and wear a mask that protects against smoke. It is toxic. A soldering iron is carried out along marked lines. At the same time, they withstand constant pressure to get the same depth everywhere.
- Create an invoice. It is necessary to give a resemblance to a brick wall in the interior. A rough texture is obtained by running along the foam with the pressure of a metal brush. So shallow grooves and pits are obtained.
- Installation of bricks. Separate bricks are glued directly to the wall. Between them leave a gap of one centimeter. Having laid the first row, each next is glued with an offset of about half the brick. Installation can be done in another way. Foam bricks are glued to plywood or drywall. And already these decorated sheets are mounted on a wall or frame.
- Painting the wall. Finishing the finish, the decorative coating is painted. The simplest choice is white. Those who are confident in their artistic abilities can imitate the color of an old brick. Seams are painted white or gray. You need to choose a water-based or acrylic paint. Solvent oil paints will ruin the job by dissolving the foam.
Brick wall as background
When deciding to recreate such a brutal element: in the hallway, kitchen, bathroom or in the living room - it is important to maintain a sense of proportion. An interior with a brick wall can and should look prestigious, tasteful.
The calm texture and smooth rhythm of the brickwork are a good background.
In the hallway, brickwork is combined:
- with shelves;
- large mirrors or hanging dressing table;
- wrought iron hanger;
- pictures.
No less spectacular brick walls in the interior of the kitchen. Snow-white kitchen modules and headsets are especially beautiful against such a background.
In residential premises, the brick wall primarily belongs to the loft style. And although the hi-tech details are very relevant here, you should not overload the room with metal. It will look like a garage. The modern TV and audio equipment will perfectly fit the brick wall in the living room interior. Concise metal modular systems or original fixtures will be appropriate.
Brick decoration with animal skins goes well in the interior. I immediately recall the Scottish chalets, French and Austrian hunting lodges. Stuffed birds or animals are suitable here. A tree of saturated shades will add mood to the room.
Another idea for a large living room: massive racks with many sections are installed near the brick wall. The impression of a classic library in the castle.
The red brick wall in the bedroom interior is a very strong accent in itself. Against such a background, massive vintage metal watches look excellent.
Brutal touch in the kitchen
To use real brickwork in the kitchen is not just possible, but sometimes even necessary. Since this material is appreciated for:
- durability;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- fire safety;
- moisture resistance;
- resistance to blows;
- good thermal insulation;
- environmental friendliness.
When creating a kitchen interior with a brick wall, you need to consider color combinations and the size of the room.
Good decorative brick finish to highlight the dining area. To distinguish between the living room and the dining room, you can lay out a partition made of real brick.
Even the ceiling in the kitchen or dining room is suitable for decorative brickwork. All options interior designers offer to combine with glass, cast iron and wood. An interesting design is obtained when masonry serves as the backdrop for modern kitchen appliances.
Brick color for the kitchen
The choice of the shade of the brick for the decor depends on the general style direction, the size of the room and natural light.
A small kitchen is visually expanded if you make white brickwork or very light pastel colors in it. At the same time, the kitchen set can have any color from white to as dark as possible.
Owners of large kitchens are practically unlimited in the choice of color and shades of brick. Here, red-brown gamma is successfully applicable, and even a gray and black color palette.
Red-brown brick cladding is especially effective in combination with natural wood. The natural color of the brick is in harmony with warm wood tones.
But what about the bathroom?
If you want to make fashionable decor, a moisture-proof brick is used in the bathroom. Such material looks great in the interior. When applying varnish on it, it easily withstands the operational loads of the room.
The brickwork in the bathroom can be made of real material or an imitation of it. For example, bricks in the form of glass blocks. Of these, it is even possible to make a floor. Their strength completely allows this.
Ceramic tiles and facing bricks will withstand high humidity. The combination of a rough texture with white smooth fixtures gives a pleasant contrast.
A fresh idea is to use brick as a floor covering. When deciding on a brick accent, remember that the reception is ideal for spacious rooms.
What style will the brick fit into?
With a well-designed design project, such a finish will be quite appropriate even in a modern apartment. The brick wall is in perfect harmony with a variety of technological systems.
Such an element fits into a variety of styles:
- Loft. Undoubtedly, brickwork is the starting point in the interior. In all rooms, this is a key detail of the design, including the kitchen, hallway, bathroom and bedroom.
- Romance. Yes, it is generally accepted that the stylization of surface design under a brick creates a brutal, masculine atmosphere. But a “warm” brick wall can add a romantic mood to the room. You just need to apply the right light, choose the appropriate colors, shades of textiles. Easily and simply industrial interior is converted into a romantic.
- High tech. Coming from centuries ago, decor and high technology blend wonderfully. The main thing is not to overdo it. A brick wall should only emphasize modern style, and not fight for a leading role. Such a wall will bring a touch of warmth and coziness to the cold style.
- Pop Art. Brave and bright, a real challenge. This is a style of open, cheerful, emotional people. But you should not be afraid of color experiments. The juicy contrast of a little whitewashed brick with bright furniture looks very cool! This emotional mood is enhanced by a game of textures. For example, rough brick and very soft velor upholstery of armchairs and a sofa.
- Provence and country. Styles of simple rural comfort, a secluded house, a warm stove and natural materials. The brick wall is very appropriate due to its naturalness.
- English interior. The brickwork of medieval castles and fireplaces bear the special charm of antiquity, leisurely evenings. Many people like the combination of brick with a large wrought-iron bed in the bedroom.
- Gothic, neo-Gothic. This style, of course, is not for everybody. But it is not at all necessary to immerse the whole apartment in the gloomy canopy of castles. It is enough to “play in the Middle Ages” in only one of the interiors.
Uneven rows of bricks and even different laying methods create the feeling that the wall has been erected for centuries. For the appropriate mood, you can add wooden ceiling beams, tapestries on the walls and rude furniture to the interior.
Scandinavian style. To make a light emphasis on brick walls, you need to paint them without sudden changes. Light colors, gray and even black are suitable.
- Ethnicity. The style perfectly enlivens the interior of the city apartment, removing its industrial character. An excellent background for bright and saturated colors of oriental, African or Latin American fabrics will be ocher brick. It will be a wonderful combination with bright carpets and ceramics.
A brick wall is just a godsend for the interior. The usual stereotypes in the design of living space have changed. Although, if you look back, it always gave a person a sense of security, reliability, warmth and comfort.