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!