In a modern interior, any design idea can be embodied. This is easy to verify by visiting the house, which was decorated with decorative brickwork.
The very word "brick" was brought to Russia by the Turkic peoples - before that, the concept of "plinth" was used. This artificial stone is made from mineral materials and has all the properties of a real stone: strength, moisture resistance and frost resistance. The composition of red brick, called ceramic, includes mainly clay. White is composed of sand and lime. Such a mixture is usually called silicate - hence the name of this type of finishing material.
Many designers, when decorating rooms, prefer silicate bricks, since they are much stronger than ceramic ones. In addition, this material has good soundproofing characteristics and is famous for its environmental friendliness, as it is made from pure natural raw materials. These qualities make it possible to use white brick in the construction of internal partitions, for decorative walls, facing fireplaces and columns, and even for furniture.
Brick decoration in the interior of Russian apartments can be found infrequently - this design direction is only gaining its popularity in our country. But in the states of Europe and America, brickwork came into fashion in the middle of the 20th century. It is believed that the current trend is based on the settlement of industrial buildings in New York by poor American youth. The financial difficulties of that time did not allow homeowners to finish the premises, so the walls were left in their original form.
The trend of converting old factory premises into residential buildings continued in subsequent years. However, due to the fact that not everyone can afford to buy an old industrial building, the idea of creating artificial brick walls and partitions arose among designers. Now this direction is developing successfully. Decorative brick trim is used with great success in the design of interiors and country houses, and city apartments. In recent years, the use of this material has become associated not only with the specifics of the decoration of former industrial areas, but also with other areas of design.
In addition to the loft style (from the American word loft - an abandoned former factory converted into housing), the use of brick is typical for minimalist, country and gothic interiors.
The rough brickwork in the minimalistic space emphasizes its closeness to the natural urban environment. Country style initially implies the use of brick in the decoration of country cottages and mansions - now even many urban housing owners seek to create a kind of rustic flavor in their apartments. The Gothic style is known to us from the architecture of medieval Europe. There was no special wall decoration at that time. Today, this design direction is widely represented by brickwork that adorns lancet arches, columns and interior walls of mansions.
You can use the simplest and most natural way - to bring a real brick wall into proper form. This option is perfect for happy owners of an apartment in a new building. In this case, one of the walls can be left intact, retaining the original brickwork. Even if good quality bricks were used during the construction, and the quality of laying does not inspire fear, you still cannot do without restoration work. It is necessary to remove traces of cement and salt stains, sand the surface and wipe all the seams with a special grout or putty. Upon completion of all these activities, the brick wall is covered with a special water-based varnish.
You can imitate brickwork using special wallpaper. This option is not too expensive, however, many homeowners consider decorative brick wallpaper a relic. And absolutely in vain! In stores you can find many varieties of such coatings. Among them there are textured wallpapers for painting and finishing materials that do not require painting, which imitate not only the texture, but also all the color nuances of a real brick.
In some cases, it is worth using a brick for facing surfaces. This variety is most suitable for finishing work, since such material is much thinner than ordinary building bricks. In addition, it weighs less, which is highly appreciated when facing thin walls. Such material has a very wide range of colors and textures. The most spectacular, of course, is a brick molded by hand. Traces of sand on its surface give each brick a uniqueness, but at the same time increase its value.
You may have already come across this decorative material called brick veneer. Such a brick is similar in characteristics to facing - many do not even understand what the difference is. In fact, tiles have a thinner base than facing bricks. This decorative material is laid like any ordinary tile.
Brick walls when creating interiors are often used to create original accents. Most often, one of the walls stands out - the space behind the TV or sofa in the living room, the area at the head of the bed in the bedroom, or the area near the dining table in the kitchen. Thanks to the right accents, these parts of the room attract attention in the very first place.
The decorative white brick is excellently combined with surfaces made of various building materials, such as plaster and glass, as well as chrome and metal products. Therefore, white brick walls can be included in the interior of a wide variety of rooms. This material in interiors is most often combined with walls of the same color. The light shade of brick gives any room additional volume and airiness. In order to avoid the effect of a hospital room, it is recommended to “dilute” the interior with bright details and accessories.
For facing the guest room, you can take not one, but two whole walls. An integral element of a modern living room is a fireplace, finished with white decorative material. When facing it, such qualities of a brick as fire resistance and resistance to cracking are very useful. The solid lining of the fireplace can be replaced with a partial decor.
In the bedroom under white brick, it is enough to take one of the walls, preferably at the head of the bed - this will greatly enliven the room and make it more comfortable.
In the kitchen, white brickwork also looks very interesting. Light brick can decorate not only a kitchen apron, but also a bar counter. This material is perfectly combined with all modern kitchen appliances.
The use of white brickwork in the hall will visually expand the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. A significant advantage of using this material in such a room is its resistance to abrasion and decay - dirty surfaces are easy to clean and wash.
Thus, white brick in the interior of your apartment is not only a tribute to fleeting fashion. Rooms acquire sophistication and a unique style based on practicality and convenience, and this is worth a lot.
