The use of bricks in the modern interior: design options, photos

Brick in a modern interior associated with age-old traditions and gives solidity and weight to living space. It can be used in a variety of styles, but the most widely brickwork is used in a loft, Scandinavian style and all types of country music. Separate elements will be relevant in modern style directions, for example, minimalism, techno, modern, eclecticism.

Brick in the interior: ways of finishing

Brickwork can be used for finishing in various ways:

Fragment. Masonry is a small part of the wall, emphasizing the solidity of the walls of the house. This technique is used, for example, in the Scandinavian style.

Accent. Brickwork allocate a part of a wall to which they want to pay special attention. This may be the location of the TV panel, a part of the wall behind the headboard, a fireplace area or other.

In the photo, a fireplace is highlighted with brickwork. Project: "Interior 2-room apartment in beige tones"

Wall. The entire brick wall in the interior can also look very decorative. Usually, in this way, the part of the room that carries the main meaning is segregated. In the living room it can be a wall near which the sofa is located, in the bedroom there is a wall behind the headboard, in the kitchen there is a wall near the dining area.

On the photo is a white brick wall in the kitchen-living room. Project from BohoStudio “Apartment interior 56 sq. M. m. "

Element. Separate architectural elements can be built from bricks. This can be an arch or, for example, a section of a free-standing wall that can serve as the base of a bar stand, or a stand for an aquarium. Zoning partitions in studio apartments are also made of brick.

In the photo bar drain from brick in the Scandinavian interior of the studio 42 sq. M. m

The main disadvantage of bricks as a finishing material is considerable weight and volume. In small rooms, a brick will be eaten by a significant amount, which is undesirable. In such situations, you can use materials that mimic the brickwork. The wall "under the brick" in the interior of a small room will create the necessary impression and at the same time will not reduce its area.

Brick color in interior design

The surface of the brickwork, as a rule, is treated in order to remove excessive porosity, to facilitate cleaning and also to fit it as harmoniously as possible into the room style. If it is necessary to leave the natural laying, it is covered with transparent compositions. But more often brick walls are painted, choosing in each specific case the most appropriate color. Nothing prevents the brickwork from being green, purple or pink, but the most commonly used traditional “brick” colors.

The photo is partially painted white brick in the design of a small studio of 22 square meters. m

White brick in the interior

White is the color most commonly used in minimalist Scandinavian styles. In both of these styles, brick surfaces are the element that makes it possible to enrich the interior with minimal means - with its texture. At the same time trying to remove the color, so as not to overload the visual perception. The perfect solution in such cases is the coloring of the finished masonry in white.

The photo is of a brick wall painted white. Project from Aiya Lisova Design “Loft Design Studio 42 sq. M. m. "

White additionally gives the effect of increasing the space, which is important for those cases when the area of the room is small. In addition, a white brick wall can serve as an excellent background for the demonstration of decorative elements of furnishings on it. White brick wall can be combined in the same room with the "traditional" masonry.

Gray brick in the interior

Gray, like white, is considered neutral. It creates a serene backdrop for displaying furniture and decorative design elements. Depending on the saturation, gray can play a different role in the room.

Light gray will expand the space and slightly dim the brightness, in this color it is appropriate to paint the brickwork in rooms that are illuminated too brightly. Dark gray will give chamber and intimacy, create a calming atmosphere, although visually it will hide the volume.

Red brick in the interior

As a rule, shades of ordinary bricks made from clay are called "red". Although nothing prevents paint the masonry in red, if required by the design idea. Red brick walls are appropriate in almost all styles, including Gothic and Classical. As a rule, they immediately attract attention and become the main decorative element of the interior.

In the photo there is a red brick in the interior of an attic studio in the loft style.

Red brick walls no longer need additional decorations. It should be borne in mind that some pieces of furniture may even be “lost” on their background, for example, a simple-shaped table made of close-toned wood may be almost invisible.

Brick in the interior of the room: in which rooms it is appropriate

Elements of brickwork can be entered into a room for any purpose, starting from the entrance area and ending with the placement of a bathroom or toilet. The main thing - to choose an option that will be perfectly combined with the furniture and the rest of the finish.

Entrance hall

Here the brickwork will help to separate the entrance area from the rest, either with a rich brick texture on the walls, or with a separate partition made of bricks, if the area allows. You can arrange the masonry section of the wall in the hallway, reserved for the clothes hanger, thereby highlighting it in a separate area. The console tables for gloves and other trifles, over which a large mirror is hung, look spectacularly near the brick wall.

On the photo is a brick wall in the hallway in the interior of the studio of 56 square meters. m

Kitchen

Most often in the kitchen brickwork serves as an "apron" near the work surface. Here, as a rule, decorative brick is used, which has special characteristics and a smooth surface, which facilitates cleaning.

Also in the kitchen can be distinguished by laying the dining area, bar, table-island.

In the photo bar counter, decorated with red brick. The project from Litvinov design "Loft style in the interior of a compact studio."

Living room

The brick partition can be used to separate the living area from the rest in the open-plan apartment. In addition, brick veneer columns, lay out a wall near the fireplace. Masonry also emit a sofa or TV area.

The photo is white brick in the interior of the living room. Project: "Design of a two-room Khrushchev 45 sq. M. m. "

Bedroom

Here, brick is used most often to finish the wall at the head of the bed, emphasizing its special significance in the interior with the texture. Another popular option is to accent the masonry wall with the window. In small rooms it is better to give a brick not the entire wall, but only part of it, in order not to weigh down the perception of space.

In the photo is a red brick in the interior of the bedroom. Project: “Design of an apartment in white colors 90 sq. M. m. "

The photo is white brick in the interior of the bedroom in a modern style. Project: "Design of an apartment in bright colors from Hola Design"

Sanitary facilities

Brick can also be used in bathrooms and toilets - there are no restrictions, the material can withstand elevated temperature and humidity. Brick masons emit various zones in the room, or divide them by partitions.

In the photo tile under the white brick in the interior of the bathroom. Project: “Loft style in the interior of an apartment of 85 sq. M. m. "

In addition, large apartments and private houses can be successfully supplemented with brick arches, or bricked out the walls near staircases and platforms.

Brick finish in the interior of apartments: photo

One bedroom apartment 57 sq. M. m

In the design, the wall in the living room, kitchen, bedroom and bar counter separating the living area from the kitchen is made of decorative “aged” brick.

Photos of the design project "Apartment in the loft style 57 square meters. m. "

Studio 25 sq. M. m

In order to avoid the high costs of studio renovation, the walls were painted and the furniture was purchased at IKEA. In order to enhance the decorative effect of the wall near the sofa and the bed was trimmed to the brickwork and painted white.

See all photos of the design project “Studio Interior 25 sq. M. m. "

Two-level apartment 82 square meters. m

The design is decorated in the style of a loft, instead of natural brick used decorative, but natural color. In order not to overload the interior, the walls were partially painted.

View all photos of the design project "Apartment in the style of a loft for a bachelor"

One bedroom apartment of 40 square meters. m

After the restoration works, the walls were made of old brick. This was the main interior in the loft style.

White brick walls are the perfect backdrop for a cozy corner of rest.

See all photos of the design project "Loft apartment interior 40 m2"

One bedroom apartment of 114 square meters. m

Finishing materials - natural wooden boards on the floor, brick walls of red brick and wooden furniture - helped designers create a brutal interior.

See all photos of the design project “Brutal apartment interior in London”

Three-room apartment 155 square. m

The original design of the apartment is made in bright colors. In the decoration of the walls used brickwork, painting, wallpaper, mosaic, and even the greens of living plants. The combination of colors and textures is chosen so that all this diversity perfectly combines and forms a harmonious and cozy interior.