The real find of the designers was the 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. People in any country did not remain indifferent to stylish interiors.
Popular idea
Rough masonry evokes a feeling of comfort, reliability and solidity. Despite the fact that the idea of a brick wall in the interior arose as a decorative technique for a long time, at present this trend is record-breaking in its popularity.
Of course, few lucky people can have real brickwork in their apartment or country house. But at least the imitation of the cladding tends to be used in almost any style and a variety of premises.
Reviews of decorative bricks in the interior are divided. Someone thinks that a room with such a finish has an unfinished, bulky, sloppyview.
However, there are much more fans of this technique. And this can be understood, because even insipid offices with such decor acquire dynamic and diverse interiors.
As they say, everything 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 just needs to be primed and painted white. It looks more original if brown or red bricks are visible in places.
This maneuver is often used where space needs to be zoned. The room is not overloaded with massive partitions, screens or curtains. Everything is original, unobtrusive. And if you can combine a brick wall with wood, a very warm atmosphere will arise.
Building material in a new quality
Brick is a molded mixture of clay and sand that has been fired at high temperature in special ovens the size of a room.
As a finishing material, it is characterized by strength and durability. If the building itself is brick, then you won’t have to spend much on loft-style decoration.
The study of masonry seams should be given close attention. They must be carefully cleared and recreated with grout.
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 style of the project requires it. For this, special varnishes and paints are used. Evenin many years, brickwork will look dignified and beautiful.
Finishing bricks are sold in building materials stores. Their surface is treated with a polymer composition. Thanks to the wide range of colors of this finish, it becomes possible to realize a variety of design ideas.
Creating a trendy finish
The question "how to make a brick wall in the interior" is not as difficult 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 and ceramic tiles. Work with it in the same way as with ordinary tiles. Lay on tile adhesive and overwrite the seams. Its disadvantage is that it does not have a porous surface, which is characteristic of a brick.
- Finishing with facing stone is more realistic than with tiles. She will create an imitation of a brick wall in the interior. The material is quite light and thin compared to natural brick. The decor will not take up much space from the room.
- The most economical option is to stick wallpaper with imitation bricks. The work is done quickly and the costs are low. High-quality wallpaper quite adequately conveys the "friability" of the brick.
DIY "brick" decoration
Styrofoam is great for imitating brickwork. To make artificial bricks with your own hands, you can use sheets:
- polyurethane foam;
- thick styrofoam;
- foam (the thinnest building insulation - 20 millimeters);
- 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 a bedroom or living room with TV and audio systems.
The made bricks are glued to the wall with Liquid Nails, Moment, Titanium glue.
Advantages of the properties of foams as a decorative finish:
- due to the lightness of the false brick, it is perfectly glued to the wall;
- easy to cut and texture;
- no dirt during operation;
- low cost.
The wall, decorated with foam, has a drawback: low strength. This finish has dents from accidental impacts. Therefore, do not glue foam bricks in the hallway, nursery or near the dining table.
Technology for making polystyrene bricks
Decor is easy to do on your own, especially for creative people with “hands”. Procedure:
- mark the foam sheet;
- further the bricks can be cut alongseparately or highlight the masonry joints on the whole sheet;
- give the bricks a smooth shape and textured surface;
- stick to the wall;
- paint.
Working with finished material:
- Markup. In order to glue the finish with whole sheets, you need to draw brickwork on the foam. Separate elements, bricks, it is convenient to cut out according to a cardboard template. Its size is usually 250x60mm or 250x88mm. The width of the masonry joint (the distance between the decorative bricks) is one centimeter.
- Cutting. All foams are easily cut with a regular construction knife. If the brickwork is marked on a whole sheet, then it is most convenient to form the seams with a soldering iron. When doing this, remember to open windows and wear a smoke mask. He is toxic. The soldering iron is carried out along the marked lines. At the same time, they maintain constant pressure in order to get the same depth everywhere.
- Creating an invoice. It is necessary to give a resemblance to a brick wall in the interior. A rough texture is obtained by passing over the foam with pressure with a metal brush. This results in shallow grooves and pits.
- Installation of bricks. Individual bricks are glued directly to the wall. Between them leave a gap of one centimeter. Having laid the first row, each next one is glued with an offset of about half a brick. Installation can be done in another way. Styrofoam bricks are glued to plywood or drywall. And already these decorated sheets are mounted on a wall or a frame.
- Painting the wall. Finishing the finish, the decorative coating is painted. Mostthe easy choice is white. Those who are confident in their artistic abilities can imitate the color of an old brick. The seams are painted white or gray. You need to choose water-based or acrylic paints. Solvent oil paints will ruin the work by dissolving the foam.
Brick wall background
When deciding to recreate such a brutal element: in the hallway, kitchen, bathroom or living room, it is important to maintain a sense of proportion. An interior with a brick wall can and should look prestigious and tasteful.
The calm texture and even rhythm of the brickwork is a good background.
In the hallway, the brick finish is combined:
- with shelves;
- large mirrors or hanging dressing table;
- forged hanger;
- paintings.
No less spectacular brick walls in the interior of the kitchen. Snow-white kitchen modules and sets are especially beautiful against such a background.
In residential premises, a brick wall, first of all, belongs to the loft style. And although high-tech details are very appropriate here, you should not overload the room with metal. It will look like a garage. Modern television and audio equipment will perfectly fit against the brick wall in the interior of the living room. Concise metal modular systems or original lamps will be appropriate.
It goes well in the interior with brick wall decoration with animal skins. Scottish chalets, French and Austrian hunting lodges immediately come to mind. Herestuffed birds or animals are suitable. Add mood to the room wood rich shades.
Another idea for a large living room: massive shelving with many sections is installed near the brick wall. It gives the impression of a classic library in a castle.
The red brick wall in the bedroom interior is a very strong accent in itself. Massive vintage metal watches look great against this background.
Brutal touch in the kitchen
Applying real brickwork in the kitchen is not only possible, but sometimes even necessary. Because this material is valued for:
- durability;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- fire safety;
- moisture resistance;
- impact resistance;
- good thermal insulation;
- sustainable.
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 a decorative brick finish. Interior designers offer to combine all options with glass, cast iron and wood. An interesting design is obtained when the brickwork serves as a backdrop for modern kitchen appliances.
Kitchen brick color
The choice of shade of brick for decor depends on the general style direction, the size of the room and on natural light.
A small kitchen visually expands if white brickwork or very light pastel colors are made in it. At the same time, the kitchen set can have any color from white to the darkest possible.
Owners of large kitchen spaces are practically unlimited in their choice of colors and shades of brick. Here, red-brown gamma is successfully applied, and even gray and black color palette.
Red-brown brick lining is especially effective in combination with natural wood. The natural color of the brick is in harmony with warm woody tones.
What about the bathroom?
If you want to make a fashionable decor in the bathroom, use a moisture-resistant brick. Such material looks great in the interior. When applied to it with varnish, it easily withstands the operating loads of the room.
Brickwork in the bathroom can be made of real material or imitation of it. For example, bricks in the form of glass blocks. You can even make a floor out of them. Their toughness makes it possible.
Ceramic tiles and facing bricks will withstand high humidity. The combination of a rough texture with white smooth sanitary ware gives a nice contrast.
Fresh idea to use brick as flooring. When deciding on a brick accent, remember that the reception is ideal for spacious rooms.
Which style would the brick fit in?
With a well-designed design project, such a finish would be quite appropriate even in a modern apartment. The brick wall is in perfect harmony with a variety of technologicalsystems.
This element fits into a variety of styles:
- Loft. Undoubtedly, brickwork is the starting point in the interior. It is a key design detail in all areas, including the kitchen, hallway, bathroom and bedroom.
- Romance. Yes, it is generally accepted that the stylization of brick-like surfaces creates a brutal, masculine atmosphere. But a "warm" brick wall can add a romantic feel to a room. You just need to apply the right light, choose the appropriate colors, shades of textiles. Easily and simply an industrial interior is transformed into a romantic one.
- Hi-tech. The decor that came from the depths of centuries and high technologies are wonderfully combined. The main thing is not to overdo it. A brick wall should only emphasize the modern style, and not fight for a leading role. Such a wall will bring a touch of warmth and comfort to a cold style.
- Pop art. Bold and bright, a real challenge. This is the style of open, cheerful, emotional people. But you should not be afraid of color experiments. Juicy contrast of slightly bleached brick with bright furniture looks very cool! This emotional mood is enhanced by the play 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. Brickwork of medieval castles and fireplaces carry a special charm of antiquity, leisurely evenings. Many people likecombination of brick with a large wrought-iron bed in the bedroom.
- Gothic, Neo-Gothic. This style, of course, is not for everyone. But it is not at all necessary to immerse the entire apartment in the gloomy canopy of castles. It is enough to "play in the Middle Ages" in only one of the interiors.
- Scandinavian style. To make a light accent on brick walls, you need to paint them without sharp drops. Light colors, gray and even black will do.
- Ethnics. The style will perfectly enliven the interior of a 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 make a wonderful combination with bright carpets and ceramics.
The uneven rows of bricks and even the different laying methods give the impression that the wall has been built for centuries. For the right mood, you can add wooden ceiling beams, tapestries on the walls and rough furniture to the interior.
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, she always gave a person a sense of security, reliability, warmth and comfort.
