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Brick renovation in an apartment

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Archie Heron
Brick renovation in an apartment

More and more building materials, which not so long ago were used mainly as structural elements of houses and apartments, appear in their interiors.

We are no longer surprised by the popularity of fair-faced concrete, which is beginning to be present both in restaurants and hotels, as well as in private apartments, and now we can increasingly see that brick is no less popular. It turns out that in this particular case we are not talking about the material which has been winning the hearts of our countrymen since recently.

Interest in brick as an element of interior design appeared already at the beginning of the twentieth century. Today, we consider brick walls in the bedroom or bathroom as a tribute to the new trend, but then the popularity of bricks was determined primarily by practical considerations. Plastering the walls was associated with high costs, not everyone could afford it. The alternative was therefore to leave the bricks of which the house was made visible and make them a decorative element. This was not always successful, but we must admit that many examples of using bricks as a decorative element can impress us.

Of course, we should not forget that a brick as an element of interior design does not have to look equally attractive in every room. A lot depends on the style in which it is maintained, so if we don't trust our own interior design skills, we should first decide to use it when we dream about rustic interiors. The brick brings to mind interiors of houses from the beginning of the twentieth century, so it looks great surrounded by retro-style furniture, hand-made tablecloths and other decorative elements referring to past eras.

This does not mean, of course, that the brick will also not work in more modern rooms, especially when we are dealing with a design based on combining styles. It is an extremely graceful decorative material that can "adapt" to our needs, so if we feel like experimenting, we can decide to place it even if the room has an exceptionally modern status. There is no part of the house where the results of the old brick renovation would not bring the expected results. Usually we meet with it in the hallways, but brick can also add charm to our bedroom, dining room and kitchen.

The use of brick as a decorative element can also be considered when thinking about an interior maintained in an industrial style. Walls made of bricks bring to mind interiors from an abandoned factory, but we are dealing with a material that evokes positive associations, so brick, just like decorative concrete, is able to warm up the raw interior. Its advantage also seems to be the fact that it looks great in the company of wood, while the brick walls are well suited to both the wooden floor and the furniture.

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