Vinyl
They very accurately imitate a brick surface - bulges, grooves, cracks. Durable and durable, withstands exposure to adverse factors well. Easy to clean with a damp cloth. Conditional disadvantages include the inability to allow air to pass through, so this type is most often used to cover kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.
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Non-woven
Eco-friendly and safe for health. They have a dense textured surface. They have good air permeability, so they are used in bedrooms and children's rooms.
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Non-woven wallpaper looks very realistic
The downside is that non-woven fabric attracts dust, but regular cleaning compensates for this disadvantage. Many manufacturers produce non-woven wallpaper for painting; they can be painted in the desired color.
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Bricks of different shades look good, but in the same color scheme
- Decoration
Not just a loft: how to use decorative bricks in the interior
Pros and cons of brick wallpaper
If we talk about the advantages, they include:
- Ease of gluing even for beginners, when, without polluting the room, you can finish what you started in a couple of days;
- Availability of goods in terms of price and quality;
- The presence of such materials that do not accumulate dust, and are also easy to clean and wash;
- Possibility of decoration for a variety of designs with any shape;
- The abundance of variations in textured surfaces and color palettes allows you to imitate almost any type of masonry;
- They differ from plastic analogues in their quality and capabilities due to the high degree of detail.
A small design trick helps to smooth out almost the only drawback (the visual ability to distinguish such a finish from natural masonry).
The design is carried out on several or one side in such a way that the color scheme matches all the shades of the room, highlighting them in a soft way with its rough texture.
At the same time, you should not direct artificial light directly at it, so as not to emphasize the two-dimensional cladding of the surfaces.
Cushioned furniture
Due to the emphasis and brightness of the color, you should initially choose more restrained and minimalistic formats of sofas and armchairs. More flashy models, for example, made of leather, will fit perfectly into art deco.
Round poufs can be the highlight of your living room or bedroom. They look great in almost all styles, especially in Scandinavian design, where they look incredibly natural and harmonious.
Types of wallpaper
Decide on the appropriate material before you begin the actual design. Despite the wide range of the offered assortment, not every wallpaper material can imitate masonry with sufficient reliability.
- Professionals recommend paying attention first to:
- Wallpaper with a paper base is a decent option, affordable and in all cases traditional. It adheres perfectly and has a sufficient variety of color variations. It is absolutely harmless to health, but will last no more than five years. It is worth considering their susceptibility to moisture, mechanical influences, and temperature. The appearance is perceived as insufficiently voluminous;
- Non-woven base. The price is high, but it is compensated by excellent performance characteristics. Perfectly masks wall imperfections without deteriorating even in difficult microclimate conditions. They can be periodically painted. Look realistically, a surface with such a coating accumulates dust quite well. If you clean it regularly, you can ensure a ten-year service life;
- Vinyl is easy to clean, and due to its density it is protected from various types of influences. Excellent imitation, but rarely used in living rooms, as it has insufficient air conductivity.
To help with the right choice, viewing numerous photos of brick wallpaper, which include detailed descriptions of the types of materials used, will help.
Characteristic
The renovation of a room, as well as its design, begins with the choice of the main color, since, based on this, finishing materials, furniture, curtains and all other contents of the interior space will subsequently be selected. Recently, terracotta color has become especially popular among designers, which can be used in any living space, regardless of its stylistic direction.
To get a terracotta shade, you need to mix red and brown, and the degree of their saturation can be completely different. As a result, this palette can safely include a very extensive set of shades, ranging from dark yellow, carrot and ending with calmer, saturated colors.
Kitchen decoration with brick wallpaper
The kitchen requires special attention when carrying out finishing work. If you decide to choose brick wallpaper for the kitchen, then you should not turn to the quality of the paper.
- There is always humidity, a high degree of pollution and temperature fluctuations. Such a difficult task can be assigned to wallpaper with a vinyl base or non-woven analogues. Wall cladding in their design will be a more practical solution, despite the relative high cost of materials.
- Dimension and layout should not be discounted. When a special place for a meal is allocated in a kitchen setting, then wallpaper that imitates brickwork must be applied in this particular place, thereby delineating the boundaries.
A small kitchen allows them to be placed along the entire working wall or just on the apron. If you put glass protection on top in the form of a partition, you can extend the service life.
White brick wallpaper is an excellent backdrop for a furniture set made of light wood. Also a good solution would be the presence of bright accents and a rich range of models.
The reddish background creates the basis for the use of cooler, calmer shades of bluish. It is this combination that brings a cozy atmosphere to the room.
Paper
They are made of paper, which makes these wallpapers sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, moisture, and mechanical damage. It is better to choose a washable coating. They are more durable, resistant to high humidity and scratches. Main advantages:
- Price. Paper finishing is much cheaper than other analogues, and the quality is quite high.
- Range. You can choose a variety of colors - dark “antique” brick, imitation of a light wall.
- Environmental friendliness. Only natural ingredients are used in production, so they do not emit harmful substances.
The wall under the paper does not mold because the material allows air to pass through well.
Brick wallpaper in the hallway
I like the option with a brick finish, but I have concerns about using such a non-standard coating. In order not to damage the cozy home environment, in this case it is worth using such a pattern on the wallpaper within the hallway.
This is the most ideal place for them. An important point in this design is the loft style, in the case when a single direction must be fully organized for all rooms and premises.
- White brick wallpaper in the hallway is more suitable for a narrow, elongated area.
- This color palette helps to visually expand the boundaries of space, despite the fact that a linear form is always difficult to implement design ideas.
- In such cases, it is better to choose pieces of furniture in lighter colors. Only in this case is it possible to enhance the desired stylistic effect.
Terracotta: what color is it?
Terracotta is fired red clay from which pots and utensils are made, as well as bricks (hence another name for terracotta - brick). The color is a warm brown with a pronounced reddish undertone, sometimes veering into orange. Like the natural material, it includes a wide range of shades: pale pinkish brown, brighter dusty red, as well as the whole brownish-orange range of autumn leaves. In the Pantone Color Institute palette, terracotta corresponds to Terra Cotta, Burnt Orange, Cinnamon Stick, Potter's Clay and some other tones.
Option for children's
A controversial solution is brick finishing in the room where the children are located. The rough appearance looks somewhat harsh for the tender age of babies. But for older children, whose imagination is already so developed that they prefer the style of castles or living conditions in catacombs, such a discovery will be interesting.
The coating is both safe and pleasant to the touch.
The informal thinking of the younger generation makes such unusual decoration especially attractive. This unique canvas will take on posters, paintings with abstractions and all kinds of photographs of idols.
Walls
Terracotta color in the form of wallpaper or wall painting will become a universal basis for many style trends.
In a modern style, in addition to applying a single-color coating, you can experiment with geometry, creating an interesting pattern using color combinations with terracotta. Such unusual coloring will help create an unusual interior.
Terracotta will also fit perfectly into Scandinavian design. You can focus on one wall by covering it with a brick color, while on others use neutral and natural shades, such as olive. You can complement this decor with natural wood.
In a minimalist style, terracotta looks most advantageous as an accent. In this case, it is better to decorate the remaining walls in white, black or gray so as not to visually overload the interior.
Adherents of art deco should, on the contrary, look for the most contrasting combinations, for example, yellow or blue. This can be supplemented with brass or metal parts.
Terracotta looks very organic in boho. It is better to reflect this color not only in wall coverings, but also in textiles.
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Cabinets
They will look impressive both in modern designs and in more vintage ones. For minimalism, it is better to use more concise and closed storage compartments. This is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also practical, because this approach will keep the shelves free of dust and reduce the amount of time you spend on cleaning.
Kitchen set
You can use terracotta as an accent, highlighting only some cabinets and the kitchen island, and make the rest in a contrasting shade, such as white. And if you want a set entirely in terracotta, then it is better to choose models with a minimum of details, matte finish and no handles.
Upholstered chairs
Velor and velvet textures look especially impressive in this color scheme. This upholstery format will look perfect not only in the kitchen, but also in the bedroom. When using a material such as wood, you can enhance the coziness and create the atmosphere of a country house.
Design Features
The fashion for brickwork in the interior has come to us since the first lofts were built. Industrial premises, warehouses, workshops and entire factories were converted into housing and creative workshops. But the unique industrial aesthetic remained.
Times have passed, but fashion remains. Brick walls in houses and apartments began to be made from scratch, and the old ones were cleaned and treated with antiseptics and moisture-repellent impregnations.
Textile
Terracotta can bring your interior closer to nature, add warmth and comfort to your home.
Pillows - velvet textures will look harmonious in art deco or classic style. Well, in minimalism it is better to use natural textured fabrics, for example, linen.
Carpets - unusual fluffy models or products with bright and unusual prints will ideally fit into the art deco or boho style.
Blankets - voluminous knitted items will perfectly complement the Scandinavian style, making it truly cozy and homey.
Bed linen - made from natural materials, will organically fit into the Scandinavian style or minimalist interior.
Curtains will look organic in all style directions. However, in order for the color to look most advantageous, you need to use denser materials for decoration, for example, velvet.
Bedroom
Terracotta color creates a warm homely atmosphere, which has a beneficial effect on sleep. You don’t have to do everything entirely in terracotta; you can use the color as an accent or use it to decorate your bed’s headboard.
Do not forget that this shade can be present in your bedroom and in the form of bed linen. Natural fabrics in a monochromatic design will look most impressive.
