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Brick Wall Design Ideas: 10 Brick wall designs for interior living room, bedroom

An L-shape feature wall. (Interior design: The Design Practice)
An L-shape feature wall. (Interior design: The Design Practice)
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Brick walls are all the rage, especially since they're an indispensable feature for industrial-themed homes. Adopted by scores of trendy cafes and homes, they instantly liven up an interior without being too overwhelming. 

White brick walls are a timeless and versatile design element in interior design. Leave it raw, with some holes and blemishes for character, or opt for a cleaner and polished look – it will work either way. We've seen it paired with simple Scandinavian designs, but also in a cosy cottage-style interior.

We all know brick walls look good… but are they passe? Honestly, it can be. But when you make it look as good as these homeowners did, brick walls are hard to resist.

They also provide the perfect backdrop for an art wall.

We've seen brick walls or faux brick textures in lots of industrial-style or loft-style homes lately. But what's interesting is when the roughness and rawness of bricks is unexpectedly juxtaposed against more refined settings. You wouldn't think, for example, a chesterfield sofa or clean-cut, almost minimalist looks would go with a brick wall!

Many people love the look of brick walls for their warmth, charm, and character. A raw, exposed brick treatment would give off an unconventional, rustic feel, while an all-white brick wall would suit a more edgy and modern look.

Add some character to your home with a unique wall feature. If you want to veer away from the white brick wall trend, there are plenty of alternatives for you!

Paired with a colourful mix of soft furnishing and decor.
Space Matters
Paired with a colourful mix of soft furnishing and decor. (Interior design: Space Matters)

Paired with a colourful mix of soft furnishing and decor. (Interior design: Space Matters)

Paired with a colourful mix of soft furnishing and decor. (Interior design: Space Matters)

Just a hint of white bricks, above the main feature piece. (Interior design: Space Sense)

Just a hint of white bricks, above the main feature piece. (Interior design: Space Sense)

Just a hint of white bricks, above the main feature piece. (Interior design: Space Sense)

Just a hint of white bricks, above the main feature piece.
Space Sense
A cleaner look, using broader bricks.
Fuse Concept
A cleaner look, using broader bricks. (Interior design: Fuse Concept)

A cleaner look, using broader bricks. (Interior design: Fuse Concept)

A cleaner look, using broader bricks. (Interior design: Fuse Concept)

Smaller bricks, with a sheen - used for both wall and bathtub. (Interior design: E&A Interiors)

Smaller bricks, with a sheen - used for both wall and bathtub. (Interior design: E&A Interiors)

Smaller bricks, with a sheen - used for both wall and bathtub. (Interior design: E&A Interiors)

Smaller bricks, with a sheen - used for both wall and bathtub.
E&A Interiors
Subway tiles, used as a backsplash. 
Black and White House
Subway tiles, used as a backsplash. (Interior design: Black and White House)

Subway tiles, used as a backsplash. (Interior design: Black and White House)

Subway tiles, used as a backsplash. (Interior design: Black and White House)

[Renovation costs: $45,000] The brick-like feature wall was deliberately left unfinished to create the illusion that “the wall was hacked halfway”, says the designer.

Renovation cost: $45,000. Interior design by Distinct Identity

The brick-like feature wall was deliberately left unfinished to create the illusion that “the wall was hacked halfway".
Exposed red brick walls frame the living area, commanding your attention even before you enter the home.
Exposed red brick walls frame the living area, commanding your attention even before you enter the home.

Exposed red brick walls frame the living area, commanding your attention even before you enter the home.

Janice's minimalistic home is kept clean with plenty of built-in storage space, but it still exudes personality thanks to her choice of accessories.

Janice's minimalistic home is kept clean with plenty of built-in storage space, but it still exudes personality thanks to her choice of accessories.

This minimalistic home is kept clean with plenty of built-in storage space.
A light-hearted, cafe look and feel to the home thanks to the brick walls and framed window.
Space Sense
These faux windows are a clever way to even out a recess in the wall.

These faux windows are a clever way to even out a recess in the wall.

The white brick wall and cement-finish homogenous tiles work a subdued industrial vibe into the common areas.

The white brick wall and cement-finish homogenous tiles work a subdued industrial vibe into the common areas.

The white brick wall and cement-finish homogenous tiles work a subdued industrial vibe into the common areas.
It’s hard not to be awed by the dramatic soaring roof of the living area, which greets visitors as they step through the main entrance.
It’s hard not to be awed by the dramatic soaring roof of the living area, which greets visitors as they step through the main entrance (not seen, on the left).

It’s hard not to be awed by the dramatic soaring roof of the living area, which greets visitors as they step through the main entrance (not seen, on the left).

A brick wall was painted pastel green to reflect the flat’s 1940s origins.

A brick wall was painted pastel green to reflect the flat’s 1940s origins.

A brick wall was painted pastel green to reflect the flat’s 1940s origins.
Rather than paint over a real brick or faux brick treatment, homeowner Adele picked an off-white faux brick for a more authentic look.
Rather than paint over a real brick or faux brick treatment, homeowner Adele picked an off-white faux brick for a more authentic look.

Rather than paint over a real brick or faux brick treatment, homeowner Adele picked an off-white faux brick for a more authentic look.

Not your ordinary brick wall, this adaptation takes a step further to introduce individual bricks that bleed into the adjacent wall, injecting the simple space with a more personal touch. Interior design by Oblique Interiors

Not your ordinary brick wall, this adaptation takes a step further to introduce individual bricks that bleed into the adjacent wall, injecting the simple space with a more personal touch. Interior design by Oblique Interiors

Individual bricks that bleed into the adjacent wall gives the simple space with a more personal touch.
Oblique Interiors
A brick wall coated with black paint exudes industrial yet contemporary decor.
Architology
A brick wall coated with black paint exudes a rugged sophistication that exemplifies industrial yet contemporary decor. Interior design by Architology

A brick wall coated with black paint exudes a rugged sophistication that exemplifies industrial yet contemporary decor. Interior design by Architology

While the rest of the home is personalised with loud eclectic prints, this pillar receives the minimalist treatment. Texturised with just a handful of plain bricks, it certainly embodies the phrase, “less is more”. Interior design by Space Sense.

While the rest of the home is personalised with loud eclectic prints, this pillar receives the minimalist treatment. Texturised with just a handful of plain bricks, it certainly embodies the phrase, “less is more”. Interior design by Space Sense.

Texturised with just a handful of plain bricks, it certainly embodies the phrase, “less is more”.
Space Sense
Classic red bricks form a trendy accent wall that helps conceal unsightly cables as well!
Space Sense
Classic red bricks form a trendy accent wall that helps conceal unsightly cables as well! Interior design by Space Sense

Classic red bricks form a trendy accent wall that helps conceal unsightly cables as well! Interior design by Space Sense

To jazz up an understated room furnished with streamlined furniture, clad one wall with whitewashed bricks to add subtle textures with an elegant simplicity. Interior design by Black N White House

To jazz up an understated room furnished with streamlined furniture, clad one wall with whitewashed bricks to add subtle textures with an elegant simplicity. Interior design by Black N White House

One wall with whitewashed bricks adds subtle textures and elegant simplicity.
Black N White House

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