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Using bricks can be a very practical and elegant way to recreate your space, no matter what type of style you choose in your interior. But how to decorate a brick wall in the living room to create amazing and timeless designs? Take a look at some of our ideas and gather inspiration for future projects!

Use a brick wall as the center space in the living room with a fireplace

If you want to install a brick wall in the living room with a fireplace, the solution is quite simple - just use bricks as the perfect composition of this marvelous element. It is worth mentioning that bricks are not only a very stylish choice, but also very practical in that situation, as it is widely known for their fire-resistant properties. Its use will allow you to highlight the beauty of the fireplace, whether it is built in a modern or traditional style. If you prefer contemporary versions, complement them with a modern brick slip. Antique fireplaces, on the other hand, will gain more charm when crafted with unique and textured reclaimed bricks.

Create a contrasting look with a black brick wall in the living room

For homeowners who are willing to try something more adventurous, we propose a solution that applies to some bold colors. If you have a bright space filled with white and creamy surfaces and furniture, match it with a dark gray or black brick wall. The living room will achieve a contrasting and sharp look, especially suitable for modern interiors. If you want to add more curve, choose a version with a rough and uneven texture, which will contrast the space with the sleek and modern lines of the antique feel and contemporary interior. Of course, you can also reverse this trend and use light bricks in spaces filled with blank colors.

Whitewashed brick living room - ideas with soft colors

Many people associate a brick wall living room with a large and industrial interior where bricks act as the central part. However, it can also be used in small spaces and it can serve as an element that softens the overall design. So if your goal is to brighten up the place and add a little texture, then your best bet would be to choose a brick wall in a delicate color. There are also white, cream, light gray and honey-colored versions to choose from.

Choose a torn down look

Most homeowners have found that the idea of ​​an open brick wall living room is limited to the installation of bricks over the entire length of the wall. However, that is not going to happen! You can simply choose to lay bricks in selected locations and mix them with the plastered parts of the walls, creating torn-down and demolished designs. You will create a rough and sharp look, perfect for living in a lively industrial or modern style. And if you choose something less rugged, you can simply outline part of the brickwork from the traditional walls and create a unique central part.

Our brick slip is a thin piece of real brick that provides the same look as a traditional brick work that is commonly used to  replicate the look of a traditional brick wall in both interior and exterior applications. They provide an easy way to get the style you want and can be fitted into a range of surfaces as a quick, easy and cost-effective way to create an honest antique finish that offers low maintenance, high maintenance and long-term durability.

The performance benefits of brick slips are the same as brick - a breathable, non-combustible, durable, recyclable and energy-efficient material. No other cladding solution offers this combination of beauty and practicality.

Enduring Design Appeal

Exposed bricks have recently seen an increase in popularity in design schemes, creating a feeling of warmth from the excellent charm of a traditional brick wall or allowing the industrial heritage of buildings in our cities and towns.

Brick slip is the ideal solution for creating memorable and effective interiors for retail, hospitality and commercial spaces. We know that when designing or refreshing a boutique, the rent of a restaurant, hotel interior time or fees, space is invaluable. Brick slip allows you to create an authentic looking brick wall with motion, using minimal floor space and creating little clutter.

Help us bring the aesthetic and practical benefits of brick slip to your next project, with customer support, technical advice and samples available by our team of experts.

How is a brick slip made?

Brick slip is usually produced in one of two ways. First, they can be cut from the face of a standard brick, this method is a more traditional approach in the production of brick slip and allows to maintain the classic look and appearance of bricks.

Second, in the same way that the process used for the production of standard wire-cut bricks, before laying the work from the kiln, a single column of outer clay is divided into the required slip thickness. This is a more cost-effective production method; However, this method does not offer the same level of aesthetics and eliminates the chance of getting a header and pistol (corner) slip.

How to use a brick slip?

Brick Slip has a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. It is used in market areas - for residential and commercial applications, for small facilities, for full room or complete building exteriors, and for both new build and retrofitting or renovation projects.