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Garden wall ideas: 21 stunning looks for the boundaries of your plot

(Image credit: RHS/Sarah Cuttle)

Are you in need of new garden wall ideas? Maybe your yard's current perimeter is making you feel boxed in, looks a little worse for wear, or doesn't complement the rest of your garden's theme. Or perhaps you're looking for something that offers a little more privacy from neighboring properties. Whatever the case, it's time to take action and put those garden boundaries to good use.

Just like with garden fence ideas, there are plenty of creative and practical ways that you can add interest, whether that's with the wall itself or with decorative features. There are a million paint tricks out there to try, for instance, but you can also use these upright surfaces as a chance to grow a new vertical garden, as a place to show off gorgeous new tiles, or to indulge in a decorative metal panel.

Of course, walls have practical uses too; they can help visually stretch your space (a well-positioned mirror or clever mural will do the trick nicely), support a water feature, accommodate smart lighting and even become home to a mood-boosting outdoor fireplace. Once you get started, you'll realize just how many opportunities a humble garden wall can present.

Garden wall ideas: 21 ways to revamp the borders of your yard

There are endless garden wall ideas to try, whatever the size of your outdoor space or budget. We've rounded up lots of our favorites below to get you inspired to transform your plot.

1. Grow a row of espaliered trees

This wall separates two garden zones

(Image credit: Paul Raeside/Future)

Tall walls and privacy fence ideas are important for making a space feel more exclusive and keeping prying eyes out. And, they're useful for defining different zones in a yard, too. Take this stone wall, for instance, which adds texture and character to a seating zone whilst screening off the pool beyond.

A row of espaliered trees is ideal for adding a shot of green to the scene and won't take up much space. Once established, it'll offer a welcome patch of leafy shade to the area too, as the sun moves throughout the day.

2. Elevate the mood with an eye-catching hue

This outdoor dining zone has been given a fresh new look with Little Greene's exterior paint in 'Puck'

(Image credit: Little Greene)

'Give your beloved "outdoor living room" a glow-up by painting your exterior space – it can make such a difference and is so simple to do,' says Co-Founders of COAT Paints Rob Abrahams and Rob Green. Plus, all you need is a tin of paint and a few brushes, so it's a great choice if you're after a budget-friendly update (or cheap fence ideas).

There are plenty of hues to choose from, but how about taking a cue from this set-up above? It will help your plot's perimeter blend in with the surrounding greenery of your garden. 'That way, you'll blur the boundaries of your outside space and make it look bigger than it actually is,' says Rob and Rob. Plus, it'll win you style points too, due to its soothing and sophisticated vibe. 

Why not attach simple wooden shelves as well? Not only will they add to your garden storage ideas but they'll also provide space for decorative features such as potted plants or solar lanterns. Perfect for an outdoor dining zone or kitchen.

3. Add a whimsical window

This wall is full of characterful features

(Image credit: Joe Wainwright/Future)

Whether you go for a modern look or a classic design like this, an arched window is a simple way to break up an otherwise imposing stretch of wall. This one frames the leafy views beyond beautifully, whilst a colorful window box makes a lovely finishing touch. 

Hanging basket ideas are also a great way to liven up garden walls, bringing more flowers and foliage into any sized space. Why not upcycle an old shelving unit like this one with a lick of paint to secure to the wall, too? Then, you can adorn it with matching planters filled with blooms, micro greens, or perhaps an aromatic herb garden.

4. Soothe the scene with a water wall

The Roots in Finland Kyrö Garden by Taina Suonio at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019

(Image credit: Sarah Cuttle/RHS)

We're head-over-heels for garden wall ideas like this. Although simple, it offers so much to the overall ambience of a plot due to its soothing sound and flowing movement. And, paired with a dark grey hue on either side, it allows the colors of the strappy green leaves and delicate pink blossom in front to pop.

Why not recreate the look as part of your modern garden ideas? If you're looking for more contemporary inspo, our guide has you covered.

Decorate your wall with a DIY creation

(Image credit: Photoword/Colin Poole/Future)

Looking for something a little more unique for your garden wall ideas? It won't last forever, but a giant outdoor wreath will certainly turn heads and makes a lovely accent for a garden party or special occasion.

If you're feeling creative, you could make one yourself from seasonal foliage and flowers from your garden. Spritz it with water to help maintain its freshness for longer, or opt for a dried design with the likes of lavender and eucalyptus for less maintenance.

Our garden decor ideas has more pretty looks to help you pep up your outdoor space.

6. Dazzle with tiles on your garden wall

This garden wall makes a stunning feature with its jewel-like hue

(Image credit: Kingston Lafferty Design)

Bring boring boundaries alive by adding richly-colored glazed tiles as part of your garden wall ideas. Stick to one bold shade for maximum effect and let natural light play across the undulating surface, picking out the subtle variations of tone. 

Look for unusually shaped tiles such as triangular, hexagonal or lozenge for a textured finish and ensure the glaze is frost proof.

7. Make it a fun feature

A vivid pink wall brings a sense of play to this plot

(Image credit: Polly Wreford/Future)

It's bold, it's pink, and it will certainly be a talking point. Garden wall ideas like these add an artistic, almost sculptural presence to a space.

With its cut-out design and the addition of animal topiary, it makes for a fun feature for any garden, no matter its size. It could also be used as part of your garden screening ideas – what a way to hide the compost bin!

8. Frame a bold garden wall

The Amberley sofa set from Garden Trading

(Image credit: Garden Trading)

Painting an outside wall black may seem drastic but with some careful thought and clever planning it can boost the color of plants and furniture around it and create a super stylish feature. 

Treat brickwork to a fresh coat of matt black masonry paint and add simple wooden pergola ideas in front for a 'frame'. Use this structure as a support for leafy climbers and strings of festoon lights. Then, bring groups of tall, planted containers in on either side and add comfy garden furniture to create the perfect outdoor chill-out zone. 

9. Hang laser-cut panels

Decorative metal panels from Peter Reader Landscapes contrast beautifully against a grey brick backdrop

(Image credit: Peter Reader Landscapes)

Add a decorative touch to a dominant brick wall with some laser-cut metalwork panels. A stylish and contemporary way to introduce color and pattern to an outside space, without appearing twee or fussy, there are many different options available.

Choose from off-the-peg panels in Corten or stainless steel or go for a bespoke steel design that can be powder coated in a color of your choice. This classy trio in burnt orange forms a key part of this design by Peter Reader Landscapes and looks stunning against the cool, grey paving and slatted timber fencing. 

This look would work just as well on a sturdy fence, if you're after garden fence decoration ideas.

10. Install a wall-to-wall mirror

A simple yet effective design by Silva Landscapes

(Image credit: Silva Landscapes)

Replace a boring wall with a space-stretching garden mirror and not only will it create the illusion of more room but it will also reflect extra light too. This concept is great for small, urban courtyard garden ideas such as this London plot by Silva Landscapes .  

Made up of several frameless panels, they have been carefully installed to create a single, flush-fitting mirrored surface that spans to the end of the garden. Planting right up against the mirror and encouraging branches and ivy to overhang the top edge enhances the effect and helps it blend in. 

Our feature on how to make a small garden look bigger has more space-enhancing tips. 

11. Fit fretwork screens

Weathering steel large decorative panels from The Worm That Turned

(Image credit: The Worm That Turned)

Decorative and undeniably beautiful, intricately cut metal screens make stunning alternatives to traditional walls and fences. They offer privacy and security while still letting daylight filter though. And, these garden wall ideas need very little upkeep too. 

There are numerous off-the-peg designs to choose from including leaf, flower or geometric patterns that repeat across entire panels or feature as a single, large scale motif. Materials vary too, from elegant rust-look Corten steel to smooth, powder coated aluminium. 

12. Play with texture on your garden wall

This scene designed by Gregory Phillips Architects sets an industrial-chic tone

(Image credit: Darren Chung/Gregory Phillips Architects)

Bring a playful yet industrial feel to your outside space with a textured wall. Perfect as a statement screen behind a lounging or cooking area, a wall with a three-dimensional surface can add a touch of pattern and warmth without being overwhelming. 

There are several ways to achieve this look. For instance, you could go for a bespoke style in cast concrete blocks as shown in this chic design by Gregory Phillips Architects , or try 3-D exterior cladding. Whatever finish you choose it will take on a whole different dimension when lit up at night with outdoor lighting ideas. 

13. Fake space with a mirror

This sleek garden space was designed by Robert Myers and built by Landform Consultants

(Image credit: Landform Consultants/Design by Robert Myers)

If you want to conjure up more space, try using well-positioned garden mirror ideas and never-ending paving. Best located in a corner where it can be viewed from an angle, the trick is to run a path and planting right up to the base of the mirror to create the illusion of a continuous space. 

Choose from lightweight acrylic or tough mirror glass and make sure the product is well-sealed against moisture seeping in.

14. Use a quick-build veneer wall

Give your garden wall some added sparkle with this Stoneface Drystack Nero Quartzite Mirror walling from Marshalls

(Image credit: Marshalls)

If you love the intricacy of a handcrafted stacked stone wall but can't justify the time and cost of installing the real thing, then cheat the look with a stone veneer. Perfect for retro fitting or covering a newly built flat block wall, you can achieve a naturally hewn, textured finish that will add structure and drama to your outside space. 

Highlight the finished surface even more by incorporating a timber bench into your retaining wall – a great space-saving solution for small garden ideas.

15. Grow a living wall

This verdant backdrop has been created using a pod system from Living Wall Solutions

(Image credit: Living Wall Solutions)

Do your bit for wildlife – and make the most of a limited space too – by planting a living wall. A lush tapestry of foliage and blooms is a great way to spruce up a plain wall and makes an eye-catching feature.

There are many different growing systems out there but one of the easiest to maintain is a pod system such as this one. Made up of a series of stackable planters you can easily arrange them to suit your space and grow a wide range of plants to get the look you want. 

It's also easy to arrange and replant them as needed, plus you can water the top row and let the irrigation system take care of the rest. 

16. Play with shadows

This contemporary garden incorporates sleek garden walls and a built in water feature. It was designed by John Davies and built by Landform Consultants

(Image credit: Landform Consultants/Designed by John Davies)

Just like gardens, walls can take on a different role at night. A crisp, stone-clad wall by day can easily become the perfect screen for displaying dramatic shadows and dancing plant silhouettes when lit up when dusk falls. 

Quick and easy to do, play around with affordable solar lights (you'll find our pick of the best solar lights in our guide). Tuck them into pots and borders slightly away from the base of key plants to get the best effect. Alternatively, invest in mains-powered uplighters that can be angled and layered as part of a permanent garden lighting scheme.

17. Paint a space-enhancing mural on your wall

This stunning mural by Alexa Ryan Mills Garden Design and SS4 Architects has turned a plain garden wall into a statement feature 

(Image credit: William Eckersley for Alexa Ryan Mills Garden Design and SS4 Architects)

Turn an eyesore into a work of art with a beautifully painted mural. Yes, it's a bold step, but as shown in this show-stopping garden design, it can add a spectacular and truly individual feature to your outside space.  

The secret is to go for an evocative image that will blur with the view beyond your garden – it could be the sky, rolling hills or an undulating row of trees. Avoid using any exacting details and use cool, gentle receding tones to help create the illusion of space.

18. Mix and match finishes

Steel Corten Luxury DesignClad wall cladding from London Stone

(Image credit: London Stone)

Treat garden walls as a blank canvas and make your mark by mixing color, planting and interesting surfaces. Timber panels, metal sheets, porcelain tiles and innovative ceramic stoneware cladding all have their own individual characteristics and can be combined in different measures to create a chic and contemporary look. 

Layer up with statement planting – such as this combo of clipped box, silver foliaged olive trees and white bark Himalayan birch – to bring the finished look alive.

19. Create an illusion of another world

This shuttered mirror from Cox and Cox has beautifully weathered metal shutters that work perfectly in a rustic or contemporary setting

(Image credit: Cox & Cox)

Add a surprise element to your backyard by hanging a shuttered mirror, false doorway or a garden gate idea. Surrounded by creepers and nestled amongst foliage, these enchanting gateways add a feel of mystery and intrigue and conjure up the illusion of extra space too.

20. Try sleek and versatile fencing

This family-friendly garden features contemporary fencing and a built-in sandpit in the modern decking. It was designed by Robert Myers and built by Landform Consultants

(Image credit: Landform Lambeth)

Great for a smart and contemporary look, narrow-slatted fences make an eye-catching alternative to traditional brick walls. Not only can they be painted any shade and help to visually lengthen a small garden, they can also easily accommodate water feature ideas and the best outdoor wall lights. 

Fitted in front of the existing boundary, any less-than-lovely pipework or wiring can sit neatly in the gap behind, out of sight, appearing only at the point it is needed. The finished result is chic and super smart as shown in this gorgeous garden.

21. Go for stacked timber walls

This black heat-resistant Stig log burner by Adezz at Flora Select has been teamed with a matching tall wood storage unit for an eye-catching feature in this garden

(Image credit: Flora Select)

There's no better combo than logs and flames for cozying up an outside space, so swap plain walls for a large scale, tactile wood pile. Held securely in place within tall steel storage units, the cut timber ends merge to create an organic patterned jigsaw, creating a fuss-free, contemporary look. 

Team with a freestanding log burner and black steel back panel and you've got the perfect outdoor snug. Or, our outdoor fireplace ideas will have you inspired.

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Clambering plants make a stunning backdrop for this Mayfair furniture from Bridgman

(Image credit: Bridgman)

Do you need foundations for a garden wall?

In short – yes, you definitely need foundations for a garden wall to keep it sturdily in place.  

The first step is to dig a trench. The wall will go in the center of this trench, with an equal amount of space on either side. How much space depends on the type of wall you're building, including its thickness and height, as well as the soil type in your yard. However, a good rule of thumb – at least for walls under 30in in height – is to make the measurements of the trench's width double the thickness of your wall. In terms of depth, a minimum of 12in is generally regarded deep enough for a light wall, if the soil is well-drained and firm.

The bottom of the trench is then filled with a level layer of concrete mixed with aggregate. This provides a stable 'footing', will make the wall easier to build, and will help it to last longer.

Jill puts her love of plants and all things garden related down to the hours spent pottering around with her Nan and Grandad when she was little. Today she is lucky enough to have a garden of her own in Surrey, England, and spends much of her time writing about them too.  

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What garden walls are for? Garden boundaries, such as aluminium gates, are a great solution for adding a little more shade or privacy around your shed and neighbouring properties.

Or for backyards that don’t match or complement the rest of the garden’s theme. These are a few instances that can make your outdoor space look boxed in or overlooked.

If you think your yard needs some makeover, this is the time to take action and put those borders and edges to good use. Whatever your case is, you need some fresh ideas on what to do with your garden.

And this blog post will be the perfect place to start. We have compiled a list of some cool and creative garden wall ideas that will make your yard stand out from all the rest.

Are you ready to transform your garden’s perimeter into an eye-catching feature? Take a look at these great examples below!

1. Zen wall with pebbles

An oriental-style feature wall helps to create a calm and serene space in your garden.

Image Credit: Pxhere

2. Metal frame with pots

If you’re short on ground space in your garden, use the walls too! It also makes a showpiece of an otherwise plain wall.

3. White single fences

These artistic panels bring a real modern, edgy feel to this flower bed. The lighting really brings them to life!

4. Wall trellis panel

A quick and easy way to add some colour to plain walls is to add a trellis panel and some climbing plants or flowers. 

Image Credit: Public Domain Pictures

5. Backyard fence with sections

Add some handy shelving to spruce up your garden backdrop, whilst also creating some extra storage space.

Image Credit: Flickr, Wonderlane

6. Modern backyard lighting

Up and down wall lights have a stunning visual effect on these white walls with wooden cladding.

Biard Architect LED Round Dusk till Dawn Up/Down Wall Light

7. Outside living space

Take the indoors outside with you this summer; create your own comfy lounge on your deck, complete with lights and a fire pit so you can get cosy after dark. 

8. Plants in picture frames

Create some living art by adding plants into your picture frames. Bring those boring outdoor walls to life!

Image Credit: Public Domain Pictures

9. Grey see-through fence

Contemporary, horizontal wooden fencing creates the perfect backdrop for relaxing, sunny afternoons in the garden. 

10. Shelves with plants on brick wall

Add some shelving to organise your plant pots and give you back some ground space.  Perfect for small gardens!

Image Credit: Flickr, Spencer Means

11. Flowers in frame

Create some wall art for your garden with flower frames! They brighten up a plain wall, adding some much needed colour.

12. Garden mirror

With a simple mirror on the back, you can make your garden look bigger!

Image Credit: Geograph UK

13. Bamboo wall

Some bamboo trees can change the look of a simple white wall. This is a great and simple tropical garden idea!

Now, all you need are some pandas.

Image Credit: Pxhere

14. Small garden with wooden walls

You don’t need brick or concrete to have some privacy in your backyard. Wood works like a charm and gives a more natural look alongside your greenery.

Image Credit: Pxhere

15. Wooden floating pots

Floating pots are a great alternative to climbing plants. 

16. Backyard tool shed

Use flowers, shelving and shutters to spruce up your shed and make it more of a feature than a boring necessity!

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17. Hanging medusa

Don’t worry, this one won’t turn you into stone if you look at her!

18. Trellis on black wall

Just place the string in your desired shape and let the plants grow around it. After a few weeks, you’ll have a beautiful living wall.

19. Laser cut metal wall

Adorn your plain old fence with majestic metal art to create a unique focal point. Adding lights will really make it stand out at night!

Image Credit: Flickr, denisbin

20. Shaped wooden wall

If your neighbor’s wall already provides you with all the privacy you need, you can go crazy with the shape of your own fence.

21. DIY vertical vegetable garden

A great way to decorate a simple, brick wall, and even grow your own veggies. Perfect if you haven’t got the space for traditional beds. 

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

22. Multicolour flower wall

Beautify a boring space with a living flower wall. Add all of your favourite flowers to really make it come alive!

Image Credit: Pixnio

23. Balcony garden

No matter the size of your outdoor space, there’s always a way to fit some greenery in! 

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

24. Fountain and wooden retaining wall

A great way to bring some life and movement to a plain wooden wall. Water features also create a calming atmosphere. 

25. Small logs wall decoration

Go minimal! Arrange some small logs to create an abstract work of art on your garden wall.

26. Bricks and flowers

Add some wooden frames to a brick wall and create a flower wall that will revitalise your backyard.

Image Credit: Public Domain Pictures

27. Modern wall planter

Another great way to grow plants if you’re short on space. 

Image Credit: Flickr, sean hobson

28. Old cans as plant pots

Plant some flowers in old cans and then hang them to completely transform generic wood panels. 

Image Credit: Flickr, lezumbalaberenjena

29. Rustic vertical garden

If you’re on a tight budget, transform a wooden pallet into a vertical garden for the back of your house.

Image Credit: Flickr, Marco Verch Professional Photographer

30. Concrete wall planter block

Give your garden a modern, industrial look with these breeze block planters. 

Image Credit: Rawpixel

31. A row of espaliered trees that separates two garden zones

This garden wall stone adds texture and character to the seating zone while screening off the pool beyond. The row of espaliered trees add up a shot of green to the scene without compromising too much space.

It welcomes a patch of leafy shade to the area, too!

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

32. Closing with accents

This garden fence is made of wooden materials and is designed with a beautiful accent. The sun-look-like patterns are cut through, adding a charming touch to the space.

Note: This design may not work for you if you want a fully-covered garden.

33. Stone wall with a whimsical window

Ideal for both modern and classic garden look, an arched window like this can help break up a grand stretch of wall. The stone material and the vines give off a fairy tale-like yard theme.

Image Credit: Pxhere

34. Fence metal and glass

Metal and glass fences are a modern introduction to garden spaces. They provide a safe and secure boundary with complete visibility.

It also means the sun can travel freely across your garden, preventing shady spots and allowing light into your home.

35. Giant outdoor wreath

Decorate your garden wall with a DIY creation just like this gaint outdoor wreath! It makes a lovely accent, enhancing the look of your plain yard border.

So there you have it, a wide range of garden wall ideas and inspiration. Here at BillyOh, we offer a huge selection of products to make any garden stand out from the crowd.

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09/20/2017

A brick wall looks very nice in an interior dominated by light colors

Modern designers say that a brick wall in the interior is back in fashion - photos and videos abound with interesting ideas. At the same time, it is not necessary to make solid brickwork in a house or apartment, you can stick photo wallpapers or make a beautiful decoration with your own hands from foam.

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Brick wall mural looks very natural

Brick wall can be painted in any color you want

Raw brick in the interior of the living room

The warm color of the brick emphasizes the luxury and elegance of the interior

We are used to the fact that the walls must be smooth, even, that they certainly need to be wallpapered, and rarely do we decide to realize bold ideas and fantasies. And sometimes we even get an old house with already existing uneven brick walls in the hallway or living room, and we spend fabulous money to put it in order - this is new plaster, primer, grout or the need to paint. As a result, complete finishing costs us too much. At the same time, we miss a unique opportunity not only to save on repairs, but also to realize the original design with our own hands, leaving a good part of the wall in its original form, slightly correcting the texture.

You can apply any pattern on the brick-like wall murals yourself

Natural unfinished brick wall ends at the bottom with foam plastic

Tip! A brick wall is a great alternative to panels, tiles, it is more interesting than wallpaper or even photo wallpaper, it is loved to be used as part of the kitchen or living room.

Brick wallpaper is the easiest and most economical way to create a trendy finish in your interior

Where it is appropriate to use a brick wall

The brick used in the interior in a painted form is suitable for subtle and sensitive natures

Previously, a brick wall was used as an organic decoration of lofts - apartments that were arranged in abandoned buildings of former factories, many unique ones have survived in history photos reflecting the style of those times. The authorities gave them to the tenants on the condition that they would repair them themselves, the tenants, as a rule, became poor families or students who decided that a brick wall could exist anyway, they didn’t really need plaster, wallpaper, and any decoration, just a little sand the surface and paint the walls.

A brick wall in the interior clearly emphasizes the objects hung on it - hanging shelves, paintings, portraits, lamps, etc.

A brick wall in the interior of the living room looks fashionable, relevant and modern. This decision gives the room a special style and character

The students organized parties where representatives of the rich segments of the population came, they drew attention to the interesting walls of the living room, took photos, showed them to friends, even considered that this was a unique design, and began to copy it in their houses. This is how a specific style appeared, combining incompatible things - bohemianism and poverty, as a result, this design fell in love with many city dwellers for many years. Today it fits into many modern trends.

A living room with a brick wall as the main decorative accent can be very cozy and stylish

Styles that combine with brick finishes other technological solutions

This decorative element will look great in the following styles:

  • grunge - in fact, this is a mixture of many directions, the main point of which is "time slowdown". It is the brick wall that perfectly reflects this nuance, and it does not matter whether it is natural brick or brickwork wallpaper. Such an attitude is characteristic of special people who live "in their own world";

Combination of classics with rustic style in grunge style

  • underground - any self-respecting original, fundamentally going against the times and the majority of people, will not allow himself to do without a brick wall in a house or apartment. Moreover, it is unlikely that imitation will suit him, he will be engaged in laying bricks with his own hands, study all available literature and understand how to do it, after which he will enthusiastically realize his aspirations, leaving the maximum naturalism of the wall. All finishing will be reduced, most likely, only to varnishing the texture of the material, and this is really original and beautiful. But if you are experimenting for the first time, and this style attracted you not so long ago, it is better to limit yourself to imitation of foam plastic and listen in more detail to your inner “I”;

Brick looks spectacular and creates a pleasant impression

  • hi-tech - oddly enough, the "high technology" design is surprisingly harmoniously combined with a brick wall, the main thing is not to "overdo it", it should be a small element that emphasizes the style, this can be wallpaper or imitation brick in the form of tiles.

Such a wall can be the main decoration of the room, which will bring some zest

Tip! It is better to just paint such a wall, let it be red, a bright spot of color will favorably set off the overall interior ;

  • modern - nothing sets off the notes of modernity better than the contrast of the general style against the background of a part of the apartment made of brickwork, the white brick wall in the interior is especially popular;

The main thing is to choose the right brick color and complement the interior with appropriate decorative elements

  • provence, country - this style implies unity with nature, the style of a cozy rural house, a warm stove, etc.

Simplicity and sophistication of the Provence style

Tip! Lovers of rustic motifs will love wallpaper with a painted fireplace in the living room or a brick backsplash in the kitchen ;

  • English interior - no medieval castle was complete without brickwork, many people found the combination of a brick wall and a huge wrought-iron bed for the bedroom to be a special charm. Many apartment owners who love medieval themes from the Game of Thrones series even use specific photo wallpapers with traced bricks and antique candelabra for the living room and kitchen. Such imitation allows them to feel like the heroes of films about old England;

Looks great in this style, which is appreciated due to its naturalness

  • gothic - a la brick wall style is loved by artists in the design of their studios and people with informal notes in their souls who prefer dark colors, gloomy castles, crosses, heavy forging, etc. , they are ready to see this element in any room - from the bedroom to the kitchen. Decorating the walls with bricks with their own hands will be a joy for them, they are happy to study the technique and decide on brickwork, or, if they come to the conclusion that imitation will be a more meaningful move, they build scenery from foam.

For those who are not afraid to express their temperament

In order to ennoble a brick wall today, just like in the old days, wallpaper, plaster or sanding is not required, it just needs to be cleaned and varnished or painted. But what if the soul demands to make a brick wall the heart of the kitchen or living room, but it is not? There is a way out of this situation - imitation, for this you simply need to purchase wallpaper or make walls according to photo or video instructions from foam.

Styrofoam brick wall imitation

What to choose?

A brick wall can serve as a boundary separating zones

Looking at a photo with brick walls, it is difficult to decide on one or another option. It is worth proceeding from the scale of the premises and financial possibilities. If you have time, money and space allows, it is best to organize a real brick wall, for this you will have to study photo and video instructions and do it yourself, or invite specialists. By the way, for a fee, they can complement the design with a real fireplace. A little cheaper, not so troublesome, but no less realistic will cost a special facing brick, or a tile that imitates it. If there is a desire to invest your energy in the design, but there are no funds, foam plastic or wallpaper is quite suitable.

Brick does not need to be leveled or finished with additional materials, it is interesting in its natural form. . If you are attracted to brick walls, bring the desired design to life, without looking back at the opinions of others, because you will have to live in your renovated apartments, not them.

A brick wall in the interior of your home will change the usual stereotypes about style and design

A brick wall in a room is an expressive part with which designers create truly impressive interiors

something new, interesting and better in your destiny, or it will become the heart and soul of your kitchen or living room and will feed you with positive energy.

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    History and modernity

    Brickwork in interior design has gained popularity thanks to lofts. Initially, the former factory premises were given to poor tenants who could not invest in a full renovation with plastering and painting.

    This is how unfinished walls, which can be seen in old photos, came into fashion. Students and young families not only lived in such premises, but also held noisy parties with guests from various social strata.

    This new trend in design has become associated with bohemianism, industrialism and freedom, which appealed to urban residents. Now brick wall decoration is again very popular and can be combined with different styles.

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    0047 Strengths and weaknesses

    Every finish has its strengths and weaknesses. Let's get acquainted with them before we start implementing our ideas.

    Advantages: availability and simplicity

    The undeniable advantages of using bricks in the interior include:

    • Financial affordability.
    • Security.
    • Natural.
    • Good material performance (sound insulation, heat insulation, moisture resistance).
    • Ease of finishing. The process of decorating with bricks allows you to cope with the task even without special skills and complex tools.
    • You can use this approach in the arrangement of almost any room.
    • A brick wall can perform not only a decorative, but also a practical function - to serve as a delimiter between rooms.
    • Possibility to use hanging elements - shelves, lighting fixtures, TV, etc.
    • Additional surface treatment is not necessary.
    • Possibility of masking wall defects.
    • Originality.
    • Durability.
    • Texture.
    • Good combination with natural colors and natural materials.
    • Decorative finish.

    Additional wall treatment is optional

    Disadvantages: the main thing is to stop in time

    There are a lot of advantages for this type of finish. But what are the downsides?

    The disadvantages of a brick wall in the interior of the house include:

    • Raw brick of natural color needs high-quality lighting. Alternatively, you can use white brick or apply staining.
    • Uneven textured surface is difficult to clean.
    • Too much brick in the interior design of the house can create the effect of an untidy and cold room that lacks comfort.

    Uneven surfaces are harder to maintain

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    Real masonry or imitation: what to choose?

    In addition to the use of real bricks, its imitation, wallpaper of suitable colors or tiles of the appropriate style can be used.

    Real brick wall

    Floor-to-ceiling masonry in this case is not subjected to additional plastering or hiding under plasterboard sheets. For a spacious room with high ceilings, one of the walls of the room can be left without additional coverage.

    Of real brick

    But the treatment must be present:

    • The masonry is cleaned of dust and mortar residues.
    • Wash.
    • Sanded.
    • Joints are grouted with putty or grout.
    • Can be varnished or painted.

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    Printed wallpaper

    The simplest and most financially uncomplicated way of decorating is wallpaper with the appropriate pattern. The masonry effect can be created not in the entire wall, but only in certain areas, for example, niches or wall fragments. Wallpapering can be combined with other decorative materials:

    • decorative putty;
    • natural wood;
    • tiles.

    Patterned wallpaper

    High-quality wallpaper imitating brick can be used in places that are inconvenient for decoration with other materials:

    • narrow niches;
    • on bevelled surfaces;
    • on uneven surfaces, etc.

    Fine imitation

    Advice

    Wall murals that combine a “brick-like” background with another print, such as graffiti, provide a wide field for implementing ideas.

    Facing bricks

    Facing materials are now very widely available. It is lighter and thinner than standard bricks, takes up less free space and has a low weight . This circumstance makes it possible to use this facing material for finishing thin walls and in cases where it is important to economically manage free space.

    Material can be:

    • artificially aged;
    • matt;
    • glazed.

    Facing materials are very popular

    Brick-like tiles

    Brick veneers are even thinner than facing bricks. Tiles can be of two main types:

    • clinker;
    • ceramic.

    Interior design element

    Making your own cladding material

    In addition to the above options, brick imitation can be made by yourself. This requires forms, varnish and brick plaster. This option can be used if you need to create an unusual design using non-standard bricks.

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    Visual effects: how to influence the perception of space?

    A traditional red brick wall is not the only option. The texture of the material and the conciseness of the form of individual elements allows you to influence the perception of space. How to do it?

    White wall

    This option is so common that it deserves a special mention. Texture combined with white creates a good background for bright accessories.

    White wall in the kitchen

    The versatility of the shade allows it to be used in any of the rooms as the main decoration or to highlight individual zones. In white, it is even possible to complete the design of all the walls in the room.

    And at the same time, the room will not look gloomy and basement. On the contrary, a light shade “adds” free space, making the room visually larger. Most often this technique is used in the design of bedrooms and kitchens.

    Looks good in any room

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    Paint or whitewash?

    An interesting old whitewash effect can be created with paint. This technique allows you to give the wall the effect of aging, which is typical for a long service life. It may be necessary to create a Provence style interior.

    Budget option - paint

    You can even implement such a technique yourself. To do this, add a little water to the paint. It should be 3 times less.

    Application of the composition must be carried out with sweeping movements with a wide brush. After the first layer, wait for a while and apply the second one. By varying the proportion of water and paint, it is possible to create various effects: from a translucent coating to alternating heavily dyed areas with bright bricks.

    Fits into any design

    Gray wall: why is it attractive?

    The light gray shade is highly attractive and decorative. You can achieve a warm tone by mixing several colors. This design will not be conspicuous, but it will create an elegant accent that can serve as a good backdrop for wall decor, bookshelves, paintings and living plants.

    Gray is not always boring

    Dark brick: vintage effect

    The natural reddish tint of brick may not look strong enough in some interiors. In order to darken the existing color, the designers recommend using a wood stain that is applied to wood surfaces.

    The work of giving the bricks a dark color is time-consuming, since each of them will have to be treated with a brush separately. To emphasize the age of such a wall, several separately located bricks can be left unpainted. This will create the necessary contrast and effect of the reconstruction with the replacement of several bricks.

    Dark colors in the design

    Graffiti - the spirit of rebellion

    Brickwork in a teenager's room allows an older child to express his individuality. Brick goes well not only with posters, but also with graffiti.

    What to do when the child grows up and the drawing is no longer relevant for him? If necessary, the drawing, if it occupied a small area, can be rubbed off. Another option is to repaint the entire wall.

    Brighten up with graffiti

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    Combining the incongruous

    A brick wall is original, spectacular and fashionable. But how to choose the rest of the design as organically as possible?

    Designers advise:

    • Very often such a wall combines several shades. In this case, it is better to choose furniture, taking the darkest and lightest colors as a basis.
    • The austerity of the design can be livened up with a bright carpet or eye-catching accents, such as colorful cushions on the sofa.
    • Red brick color goes well with orange, yellow, blue. This combination is especially effective in oriental ornaments.
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    Brick in the interior of the living room: creating extraordinary effects

    Decorating the living room with brickwork allows you to endow the room with fashionable features. The originality of this finish allows you to make the wall the main decorative element.

    The larger the space in the living room, the more organic and impressive the brick wall will look. Stylishness will give it a combination with a light ceiling and wooden ceiling beams.

    We organically fit into the interior

    The spirit of antiquity is emphasized by the brick design of the space near the fireplace, the walls between the window openings and even the central wall. In addition to walls, brick can be used in partitions, fireplaces, etc.

    Dark brick in the interior needs to be balanced with light shades. This can be done with furniture, textiles, accessories.

    Dark brick should be diluted with light furniture

    Tip

    The presence of a fireplace in the living room can be played up by highlighting the part of the wall near it with the appropriate design.

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    Brick in the interior of the kitchen: a variety of options

    The safety and durability of bricks make it suitable for many interior applications. In the kitchen, it can be used in doses, allowing you to create an accent where it is needed.

    Kitchen backsplash

    This area of ​​the wall is regularly exposed to steam, soot and grease. The apron occupies the space between work surfaces and wall cabinets.

    Non-standard solutions

    In order to facilitate the cleaning process, the designers suggest complementing the brickwork with a glass sheet for exterior decoration . This technique will preserve the decorative effect and protect the surface.

    One of the walls

    Brick decoration of one of the walls will look most impressive in an interior with a predominance of warm light shades:

    • milky white;
    • light grey;
    • caramel;
    • pale pink;
    • cocoa shades.

    Emphasizing one of the walls

    Part of the wall

    Selecting a fragment of the wall looks no less impressive. Most often, this design is used for the dining area. In small rooms, this technique will allow you to distinguish between zones.

    Niche

    A natural or decorative niche lined with bricks will help emphasize the historical direction of the design, rustic stylization, Provence style, etc. If a niche is formed near the stove, then this will add retro touches to the decor.

    Kitchen version

    Tip

    In addition to the above options, a column in a room, a partition, a place near the bar counter, etc. can be decorated with bricks. Do-it-yourself facade cladding

    Brick in the interior of the bedroom

    Brick in the design of the bedroom can be used to emphasize the specificity of the finish. Most often, in the bedroom, one wall or area near the head of the bed is singled out with bricks.

    Advice

    To give the sophistication characteristic of Provence or to endow the room with features of romanticism, painting the brickwork with light paint can be used.

    Bringing ideas to life

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    Styles: choice of design

    Brick is versatile as a finishing material. Its use is most justified when decorating an apartment in such styles: loft, country, Provence, etc. Such a design of vertical surfaces is spectacular and relevant.

    Loft

    Housing organized on the territory of former industrial premises, workshops or factories is characterized by a large area and high ceilings. These advantages allow you to implement such design techniques that are not always acceptable in small apartments. Among them - wooden ceiling beams, columns, brick decoration.

    Loft style

    Loft allows you to leave open the electrical wiring, heating pipes and other elements that emphasize the technical equipment of the house. Bricks are also a suitable background for placing video and audio equipment.

    Country

    The style, which uses natural materials and naturalness in decoration, goes well with the furnishing of country houses. The cosiness of simplicity of interiors with fireplaces and natural materials is underlined by a brick tub combined with wood. This design is associated with relaxation and outdoor recreation.

    Country style

    Gothic

    This direction dates back to the Middle Ages. The Gothic style uses brick in decoration in combination with forged parts of furniture and accessories.

    Minimalist

    Red brick, brown, white and gray should go well with the overall decor - ceiling, floor and furniture.

    When there is nothing superfluous

    Grunge

    A mixture of several styles and design trends allows you to introduce the most bizarre elements into the interior. The style achieved in this way can become a hallmark of your home, and emphasized its dissimilarity with the housing of friends and acquaintances.

    Ecostyles

    Unity with nature, the use of wood, stone and natural fabrics in the design allows you to create a very cozy home. Brick, with its emphasized environmental friendliness, can become one of the components of such an interior.

    Creating a cozy home

    High-tech

    Far from the word "environmental", urban high-tech can also be combined with brickwork. Most often, imitation in the form of a tile is used for it.

    Classic English interior

    Emphasized severity of design and correctness of English classics can be combined with brick elements. The touch of aristocracy and style inherent in the medieval castles of the English nobility can be accentuated by the use of brick decoration.

    Refreshing with a light sofa

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    Using bricks: tips and tricks

    How to save masonry and avoid tarnishing and defects?

    A real brick is beautiful in itself, has a pronounced texture and a characteristic shade. How to save it without losing quality characteristics and color? For this, interior designers are advised to use special protective compounds.

    If there is a lack of light, such as in the hallway, the wall can be varnished with a slight glossy effect. In this way, color retention will be achieved.

    In sunny rooms, a matt finish can be applied. Such protection will be completely invisible, but at the same time quite reliable.

    Industrial interior

    Is old brick good or bad?

    The old brick wall looks historical, attractive due to its rough beauty. But for the interior, it must first be put in order. Brushing is used for this. It may be necessary to wipe the places of contamination with a mixture of vinegar and water.

    Tip

    Check the condition of the brick before using aggressive cleaners. A crumbling surface cannot be treated in this way.

    Old brick effect

    High humidity: how to overcome it?

    In rooms where there is often high humidity, such as the bathroom, the protection of brickwork comes first. To do this, crumbled seams are deepened by a couple of centimeters, and then restored with a new solution. The next step is to seal against mold.

    Protecting brickwork

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    Correction of mistakes

    Using such a simple and at the same time rather complex material, it is necessary to take into account some features of the brick:

    • After the wall has been painted over, it is extremely difficult to remove the paint if necessary. This is due to the porosity of the structure and good absorption.
    • It is not advisable to block a long wall completely with bricks. In this case, it must be "broken" with pieces of furniture, mirrors or with the help of decor. So it will be better perceived visually.
    • Mirrors reflecting a brick wall will help unite the space of the room into a single ensemble.
    • Pictures look very nice on brick walls. The more of them, the more attention is drawn to the wall itself.
    • Hanging open shelves hung on such a wall add cosiness. Their color and material is selected according to the style of the room.

    Bright accent

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    Conclusions

    An unplastered brick wall has an attractive energy and looks like a historical value. Some gloom and specificity of the created interior can take place if the masonry is authentic.

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