Brick Wall Living Rooms That Inspire Your Design Creativity(47 New Pics)

Brick walls and modern interiors – one would imagine that they would be at odds with one another. But the previous couple of years have seen architects and homeowners gravitate towards the gorgeous brick wall whenever they have slightly of texture, unique character and a dab of timeless charm sprinkled in the living room. For some, the exposed brick wall in the front room is an expression of the rich, historic past of the building and a mix of the past and the present. For others, it's how to feature elegance and personality to an otherwise boring interior dominated by glass and stone. No matter what your reason is, there is no doubting the fact that brick walls are here to stay.

Stylish living room of an urban loft in Chicago [Design: Jessica Lagrange Interiors]

Painted brick wall in gray for the contemporary home [Design: Stuart Sampley Architect]

Modern living room mixes brick wall with contemporary shelves in white [Design: Downie North Architects]

Inventive use of mirrors in the living room [Design: Interior Marketing Group]

Transitional living room with plenty of natural light [Design: Steele Street Studios]

Eclectic living room with masterful use of the brick accent wall [From: StruXture Photography]

Those looking for more dynamic alternatives can try out a hot neutral like gray or even black to create bold backdrop. The classic red brick wall also seems at home in contemporary living rooms where the rest of the interior is as neutral and uncluttered as possible. This gives the living room an organize, aesthetic look even while turning the brick wall into its one true showstopper!

2. Decorating with Panache!

The exposed brick wall offers a beautiful and vibrant backdrop that allows you to showcase your cherished art collection or favorite set of family photographs proudly within the living room. Unlike the generic white walls, this is a gallery-style setting that is far more energetic, distinctive and attractive. With the right lighting, décor and accessories, a living room with brick walls can be far more visually appealing, as it lets the furniture in neutral hues shine through. Decorating a room with brick walls does require far more discipline though, as an eclectic mix can quickly end up becoming ungainly clutter because of improper planning.

Colorful couch in blue, rug and plush chairs make a vivacious living room [Design: S&K Interiors]

Contemporary living space with rug in copper blue and plush sofa in dark gray [From: James Maynard- Vantage Imagery]

Dashing contemporary living room with understated design [Design: A Design Lifestyle]

Decorate the living room brick wall with modernity [Design: Meghan Carter Design]

Vintage illuminated sign and gorgeous storage shelf in the living room [Design: Meritage Homes]

Vivacious eclectic living room with a fabulous brick wall backdrop [Design: mikel irastorza]

3. Industrial and Beyond

As we alluded to earlier, there are lots of styles that work better with the brick wall in the living room. But it is the effervescent and functional industrial style that is without a doubt at the top of that list. Industrial style and exposed brick walls go hand in glove, and with adaptive recycle of old structures becoming the norm in the world of home renovations, the brick wall is definitely here to stay. Coupled with exposed duct pipes, large windows with dark metallic frames and smart lighting, they make the ideal living room for those who love industrial.

Bamboo in a pot for the cool living room [Design: Luv2Dezin]

Living and dining room with exposed brick walls [Design: The Graces - ReMax Hallmark Realty]

Natural wood and painted brick walls create a lovely contrast in the relaxing living room [Design: Huniford Design Studio]

White, painted brick walls add to the drama of the large industrial Chelsea loft [Design: Studio D+FORM]

White brick wall is a favorite among contemporary homeowners looking for textural contrast [Design: Vick Vanlian Architecture and Design]

Heavy wooden beams and brick walls accentuate the Southwestern style in the room [Design: Chandler Prewitt Interior Design]

Heavy wooden elements mixed with brick walls in white can make a smart background for styles such as Mediterranean, farmhouse and rustic. The use of a whitewashed brick wall gives the living room a delightful, cheer and breezy ambiance where natural light is amplified to make an atmosphere of freshness. This creates them apt for elegant and unique beach-style living rooms as well.

4. Brick Walls for Small Living Rooms

Art work, coffee table on wheels and vintage decor additions add texture to the small room [Design: M/I Homes]

Chic Scandinavian living room with a feminine vibe [Design: Tara Benet Design]

Smart living room with vintage touches [From: Vintage Renewal]

Bright and beautiful industrial loft living room [Design: Homepolish]

Another approach to decorating the small living room with a brick wall is to draw inspiration from modern Scandinavian style. Frugality, clean straight lines and neutral hues are the norm here, and this approach lets the accent brick wall make a bold visual statement. Remember that in small rooms you would like ONE clear and distinct decorating style whether it's vintage, modern, industrial or shabby chic.

5. Throw in a Curve Ball!

Living rooms with brick walls can also go beyond the ordinary, and there are plenty of ways to get this done without going overboard financially. A simple option is to try out a bit of graffiti that adds color and pattern to the exposed brick wall and really gives it that edgy, street vibe. If you happen to be lucky enough to have a curved brick wall or any other unusual feature in the living room, then highlight it skillfully and let it become the star of the show.

Creative way to highlight the curved brick wall in the living room [Design: Manuel Sequeira Architecte]

Curved wall in Endicott Brick steals the show in contemporary family room [Design: Hufft Projects]

Exposed brick work adds both color and texture to the modern interior [Design: Temza]

Graffiti on the walls makes for a great addition in the living room with brick walls [Design: CityLoft]

Sheer curtains bring a touch of softness to the grand living room [Design: TONIC Design]

Sensational living room of London apartment [Design: Michaelis Boyd Associates]

Dark brick walls in black will always attract attention, while there are occasions when it is the décor around them that will make all the difference. Play with contrasting textures (such as delicate sheer curtains and rough, exposed brick walls) or shades (whitewashed and red brick walls in the same room) to bring alive the inimitable living room that you always dreamed about!