
Having exposed brick in your home or apartment is a giant interior design bonus — jackpot, your home is already (at least a quarter) pretty gorg. Come on, who hasn’t sighed dreamily at a beautiful brick wall in an equally well-designed room? Incorporating exposed brick brings character and raw charm into any interior space from your kitchen to your bedroom. Thanks to a wide range of warm, natural colors, exposed brick can provide high style, rustic accents or a modern, industrial feel. Check out these 20 inspo-filled examples of brick walls done right!
1. Feminine Nursery: We wouldn’t have expected to see brick in a nursery, but it looks amazing! (via Grey Likes Baby)
2. Industrial Loft: This loft in Barcelona assumes a chic industrial style with exposed brick walls, metallic pipes and copper lighting. (via Decoist)
3. Glam Brick: Part of the reason we love brick is how versatile it is and adapts to whatever decor you pair it with — in this case, crystal chandeliers. (via Apartment Therapy)
4. New York Loft: Check out Orlando Bloom’s light and airy apartment with exposed brick walls. We would live there in a heartbeat (for more reasons than one). (via Domaine Home)
5. Cheery Accent: All the natural light in this Swedish apartment perfectly showcases the colors in the exposed brick. (via Decoholic)
6. Casual Nook: Just having a brick accent wall can add so much warmth and color to this cozy living room. (via Decor Pad)
7. Graphic Remnants: How dreamy is this bedroom! Answer: very. Very dreamy. (via Franklizstein)
8. Bohemian Loft: The brick in this otherwise all-white loft adds so much character. (via One Kindesign)
9. Parisian Attic: We love a little power pattern clashing in our wardrobe, but this is such a fun mixture of patterns and textures in this brightly-colored space. (via One Kindesign)
10. Edgy Penthouse: This funky space features all kinds of raw textures like brick and a concrete slab kitchen island. (via One Kindesign)
11. London Loft: We are digging the little pops of color in this otherwise neutral, cozy space. (via Stranger Than Vintage)
12. Bathroom Brick: That incredible metallic tub reflects back all the gorgeous textures in this bathroom. (via One Kindesign)
13. Classic White: Even though this brick wall has been painted, it still lends texture to this nature-loving room. (via Freunde Von Freunden)
14. Pastel Backdrop: We are loving this “gallery” of prints and patterns with that brick wall background. (via Decor8)
15. Melbourne Home: A brick wall can really stand up to some bold pieces of art, yes, even this big cat poster. (via The Design Files)
16. Brick Backsplash: Even if you didn’t come by it naturally, you can totally fake a brick wall! (via Houzz)
17. Cozy Warehouse: This space was once a factory and is now a beautiful home and workspace! (via Dwell)
18. Natural Tones: How terrific are all the raw textures in this space and that wooden bead chandelier. (via Tinas Lounge)
19. Just a Hint: Black and white are elegant colors that contrast well against the rugged brick. (via Inside Homes)
20. Green Dining: The wide, light planks in this wood floor stand up to the exposed brick for a unified look. (via Designed For Life)
How do you feel about exposed brick walls? Let us know in the comments below!
Your relationship with your finances is one of the most important relationships you'll ever have, and you can't avoid it. That said, for many of us, the pandemic only added to our financial stress. If you find yourself feeling frazzled, just remember that financial insecurity isn't a net-worth issue — it's a mindset issue. And, we happen to have plenty of advice on how to turn your money mindset around so you can take charge of your funds once and for all.
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