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!
Feminine Nursery
We wouldn’t have expected to see brick in a nursery, but it looks amazing! (via Grey Likes Baby)
Industrial Loft
This loft in Barcelona assumes a chic industrial style with exposed brick walls, metallic pipes and copper lighting. (via Decoist)
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)
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)
Cheery Accent
All the natural light in this Swedish apartment perfectly showcases the colors in the exposed brick. (via Decoholic)
Casual Nook
Just having a brick accent wall can add so much warmth and color to this cozy living room. (via Decor Pad)
Bohemian Loft
The brick in this otherwise all-white loft adds so much character. (via One Kindesign)
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)
Edgy Penthouse
This funky space features all kinds of raw textures like brick and a concrete slab kitchen island. (via One Kindesign)
London Loft
We are digging the little pops of color in this otherwise neutral, cozy space. (via Stranger Than Vintage)
Bathroom Brick
That incredible metallic tub reflects back all the gorgeous textures in this bathroom. (via One Kindesign)
Classic White
Even though this brick wall has been painted, it still lends texture to this nature-loving room. (via Freunde Von Freunden)
Pastel Backdrop
We are loving this “gallery” of prints and patterns with that brick wall background. (via Decor8)
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)
Brick Backsplash
Even if you didn’t come by it naturally, you can totally fake a brick wall! (via Houzz)
Natural Tones
How terrific are all the raw textures in this space and that wooden bead chandelier. (via Tinas Lounge)
Just a Hint
Black and white are elegant colors that contrast well against the rugged brick. (via Inside Homes)
Green Dining
The wide, light planks in this wood floor stand up to the exposed brick for a unified look. (via Designed For Life)