Imitation brick allows you to create a modern interior without unnecessary hassle. Manufacturers offer a variety of finishing materials; everyone will find something to decorate the hallway to suit their taste. Textured wallpaper will help hide wall defects, adjust the space, and create a unique interior in any style.
Brick wallpaper in the hallway.
What style is it suitable for?
Loft involves textured rough masonry made of red or brown brick; rectangles of different shades are possible. Brutality is minimized by beige plain wallpaper on the ceiling and part of the walls where mirrors, panels, and installations are located. Another option is uniform dark gray masonry along the entire perimeter of the hallway.
Scandinavian interior style.
Gothic lovers will use wallpaper with a large gray pattern to turn the hallway into a room in a medieval castle. Light brick will look good if complemented with dark furniture and decorative elements from the knightly era.
A combination of light and dark in the interior.
Scandinavian style is white masonry and massive oak furniture. Soft natural shades of beige and wood colors will be appropriate on the floor, ceiling, with a minimum of elements that shift the accents.
Scandinavian style in the hallway.
Those who prefer shabby chic need an imitation of an old brick wall in gray shades around the entire perimeter or a separate area. The textured brick is tinted to create a complete resemblance.
Imitation of an old brick wall in gray shades.
Provence is recognizable by the masonry of yellowish shades with cracks, abrasions, textured or painted irregularities. Rough brick and golden shades are the main “trump cards” in the design of the walls. Inserts with small floral prints on a pinkish or greenish background are appropriate.
Provence style in the interior.
Advantages
Among the advantages of using brick wallpaper:
- provide air circulation in the room;
- create an unusual and original design;
- stick to any surface, correct unevenness;
- when gluing, you can give it any shape (bends, protrusions), which is determined by the layout and furniture in the room;
- do not take up much space in the room;
- easy to clean from dirt;
- suitable for different styles.
Look at the photo to see what the brick-look wallpaper looks like in the hallway.
What other wallpaper or materials can be combined with?
Decorating the entire hallway with masonry is inappropriate; emphasis is usually placed on the central part. It is combined:
- With other wallpaper: single-color, in contrast with the masonry, narrow pale stripes (allow you to adjust the space, photo wallpaper;
- Tree;
A combination of brickwork and wood. - Decorative textured plaster;
- Liquid wallpaper;
- Mirror finish;
- Plastic.
Suitable for the floor:
- Dark laminate;
Dark laminate. - Linoleum for parquet.
The ceiling should be light, warm beige shades are allowed.
Light ceiling in the hallway.
Stylistics
Brick wallpaper is most often used in the following styles:
Loft - imitation brickwork will turn the corridor into a real workshop with untouched walls. Vinyl coverings are best suited for this type of finish. Look at the photo.
The Gothic direction allows you to stylize the premises as ancient castles. By organically selecting accessories, you can focus on the luxury of the interior.
Minimalist decoration, as a rule, involves decorating the walls with white brick. Imitation of cold natural material creates a restrained atmosphere in the interior. Minimalism is characterized by the use of functional furniture to decorate the corridor and a minimal amount of decorations. Pay attention to the photo.
How to hang wallpaper yourself
The work begins with leveling the walls, running a spatula along the cracks so that all the loosely adhering plaster crumbles. After grouting the defects, a primer or a layer of wallpaper glue is applied to the dry walls. Then the wallpaper is cut so that the joints match the pattern and the integrity of the masonry is maintained. The glue is diluted in small portions, over time it thickens and lumps form in it. It is better to choose indicator mixtures - they change color when dissolved, they are visible during application, and it is easier to regulate the thickness of the adhesive layer.
The glue-coated strip is folded in half. Depending on the thickness of the wallpaper, the texture in this state is kept for 3 to 5 minutes to get wet. At this time, remove sockets or switches if they fall into the pasting area. After this, the wallpaper is applied to the walls and leveled using a compacting roller or a piece of foam rubber. Achieve evenness and get rid of bubbles. Excess glue is collected with a dry cloth. They cut out areas for attaching electrics while the walls are damp. The wallpaper needs to dry thoroughly before arranging the furniture. The brickwork is ready without the use of building materials.
Types of decorative bricks
There are several types of decorative bricks on the modern market. Therefore, if necessary, choosing the ideal option for yourself will be quite simple.
Clinker brick
This type of decorative brick is often called ceramic, since the clay from which it is made is subjected to double hardening, which allows the coating to withstand temperature changes, exposure to various types of pollution, mechanical damage and moisture. “Clinker tiles” are produced on the same principle as bricks, but are smaller in size, namely in thickness. This wall covering is offered in a variety of textures and colors and is perfect for decorating an eco-style interior.
Gypsum brick
The production of decorative bricks from gypsum does not require large investments, so this type of cladding has an attractive price, has a lot of positive qualities, but, unfortunately, is fragile and sensitive to moisture. Gypsum brick is used to decorate walls, individual areas or doorways. Can be painted or used in its original form.
Glass fiber reinforced concrete brick
Decorative brick with such an intricate name is a mixture of cement with quartzite glass threads, which are used as binding fibers. The material has amazing colors, is characterized by high strength and resistance to chips. Compared to natural stone, it is lighter in weight and compact in size.
Flexible brick
A facing material of this type appeared on the building materials market quite recently and is a semblance of ordinary decorative tiles, prone to deformation. Even with slight heating, the shape of such a brick will begin to change, so if you decide to decorate the walls in the hallway with a “flexible” coating, place it as far as possible from lamps or wall sconces. All kinds of mosaic masonry as decoration in this case can be called the most successful option.
Photo gallery: Stone-effect wallpaper in the hallway
Thematic classification of wallpaper
Among the variety and varieties of photo wallpapers, the most popular groups and types can be identified.
Wallpaper with flowers
One of the most popular types, suitable for decorating any room, be it a living room, a children's bedroom or kitchen walls. Among the various images you can find a print that will suit any style. Photo wallpapers in pastel colors with flowers will delight romantic people, and bright tropical pictures will add color to the living room. A Japanese-style interior will benefit from a cherry blossom print.
Nature wallpaper
Photo wallpaper with a picture of a bridge
Pictures with nature
The choice in favor of such photo wallpapers is made quite often, because people who live in the “concrete jungle” very often lack communication with nature and want to have a piece of it in their home. Such photo wallpapers can change the parameters of a room, making it deeper and more voluminous. And the huge selection of different prints is amazing.
Cityscapes
Will fit perfectly into a modern interior. Also suitable for decorating teenagers' rooms. They will add some dynamics to the living room, and the image of the city at night will make any room stylish, with a fashionable design. Interior masters often use such photo wallpapers in their works.
Children's theme
By choosing a picture with cartoon characters or cute animals, you can decorate and diversify the children's room. Wallpaper will not only make the room more comfortable, but will also help the child develop creativity and imagination.
Photo wallpaper with a picture of the city
Photo wallpaper with flowers
Marine theme
If the room is decorated in a Mediterranean style or in Provence style, photo wallpaper with a marine theme will fit perfectly into the interior of the room. Choosing a print with a seashore, pebbles and waves, and passing ships or yachts is ideal for the living room. Such wallpaper will add freshness and comfort.
Subjects in ethnic style
People who want to emphasize their individuality prefer to use such images in their interiors. Very often, the photo depicts a specific country or geographic area with the presence of national flavor.
Photos of cars or planes
If the decor in the living room is minimalist, then lovers of various equipment will be able to use such photo wallpaper in their interior.
Photo wallpaper with a picture of a big city
Photo wallpaper with trees
Animal images
These wallpapers are quite difficult to choose correctly; they may not “fit” into the environment. Only if the room is decorated in safari style will they be appropriate.
Choice of colors
One of the main advantages of brickwork wallpaper is its unlimited color palette. And this without the slightest effort! After all, ordinary brick will most likely have to be painted on top.
White brick wallpaper
Basic white is indispensable in minimalist, Scandinavian, elegant and romantic interiors. Wallpaper designed to look like brickwork adds variety to the texture. A white wall is the perfect backdrop for bright accents.
Gray brick wallpaper
Gray is a neutral and at the same time trendy shade. It can be completely faded, warm or dark graphite. The more complex, the more relevant.
Gray color calms, relaxes and allows you to visually change the space. It is not as gloomy as black, but it looks fresher than sterile white.
Red brick wallpaper
The classic brick color immediately attracts attention. Such a wall will not become a background, but an independent decorative element. It doesn't even need to be decorated.
Multi-colored masonry
The variety of wallpaper shades is not limited to the standard “brick” palette. Don't be afraid to experiment! Pay attention to blue, green, sand, mustard, brown tones. Combine matte and glossy textures.
Wall decoration with white brick: pros and cons
White brick is used quite often in the interior. It can be combined with the design of almost any room, and therefore will be an excellent solution for implementing many stylistic ideas. A white brick wall has its pros and cons. They allow you to understand whether it will be possible to implement design ideas using this element.
| Pros of white brick | Cons of white brick |
| 1. White elements in interior design visually increase the space. 2. With the help of white brick in the interior you can revive almost any style. 3. White brick masonry is available in different price categories and from different materials. 4. Suitable for bedroom, kitchen, hallway, living room and many other rooms. 5. Dense masonry provides good sound insulation. 6. Visually smoothes the uneven surface of the wall. | 1. A room with such renovation requires regular cleaning. 2. A panel made of gypsum and similar materials is afraid of moisture. 4. Professional finishing from natural materials will not be cheap. |
Color solutions
Most often, beige, gray or brown shades are used in modern hallway design.
To visually enlarge the space, use light shades that imitate marble, granite, quartz or pebbles.
It is better to choose light wallpaper for a dark stone finish.
The best option would be if the wallpaper is two shades lighter than the stone.
Various bright colors are also relevant.
