Exposed Brick Work in the Interior
For those people out there who are lucky enough to have exposed brick walls in your home, we are extremely jealous. A brick wall adds character and warmth to any room. Because of the texture and natural colours in the brick, you can use a variety of styles, from rustic to modern. Different people treat it differently, but it definitely allures lots of attention.
What can be done with a brick wall?
- If you are an owner of a flat with bare brick walls — then all you need is to cover the wall with semi-glossy varnish (if there is not enough light in the room) or matt varnish, so the wall will not dust the space.
- If your brick wall is hidden under layers of stucco you can try to clean it out with a special hammer or brush with metal pile. If the wall is in poor condition you might consider restoring it. If bricks start to crumble during the process of cleaning, so you are not able to fully remove the stucco finish, your only option if to paint the whole wall. The best colour for that matter will be white or creme, although you might also consider dark cold hues of brown and blue. The paint will harmoniously unite all the imperfections of the wall and bring light into the room.
- One of my favourite wall finish is when you are using a thin layer of whitewash to visually wear out the wall. Uneven infliction will benefit the look of the surface.
- A brick wall can be also Exterminated with a special mordant to create a vintage effect. Each brick should be worked on separately, so that you can leave some brick out and they will look as if the wall was restored.
What is the best place for a brick wall?
“Red” brick wall will be perfect for a kitchen (it will look great with metal and wooden surfaces). Dark brick walls could work well in the Common room (dining room) if the room is well lit, otherwise, stick to the painted brick wall.
White Brick wall is perfect for bedrooms, it adds elegance and romance and solace into the atmosphere. It is also a perfect background for a “gallery”. Images and paintings can be hang randomly and not alined as the texture of the bricks will add on a straight lines and stabilise the wall. Brick walls painted white are like blank canvases just waiting to be embellished. Using dark wood furniture, like headboards and beside tables, can provide a striking contrast for the white walls
It is usually suggested to have only one wall per room with an exposed brick, as its rich colour and texture might overload the space and make the interior look heavy. If the brick wall is long, a big mirror will give the eyes a rest, also, the mirror will reflect the opposite wall and visually unite the space.
On this Website you can learn how to expose the brick wall
